In our Bern to Riga EV duel, the Volvo EX90 Twin Motor beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 117 minutes, completing the 1986km route in 23h 16min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX90 Twin Motor needs only 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX90 Twin Motor
- Total time: 23h 16min (117 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 30min
- Energy: ~452 kWh
- Distance: 1986km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX90 Twin Motor |
| Travel time |
25h 13min |
23h 16min |
| Charging time: |
3h 18min |
2h 30min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~357 kWh |
~352 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Boschstraße (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
REWE (26 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
Gulf Autohof (21 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
REWE (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Avia Wojska Polskiego (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Rossmann Graniczna (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Żwirki i Wigury (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 8:
Lidl (36 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
Vilniaus (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Stokker (13 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Riga
Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Frankenhöhe Süd (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub Münchberg Autohaus Hahn (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Burger King Autohof Bitterfeld (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus König (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Auchan (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Gajewo Wschód (43 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K (30 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 8:
Girelė (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Won
The Volvo EX90 Twin Motor achieved a 117-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1986km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 30min vs 3h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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