In our Bern to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 2023 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 30 minutes, completing the 1686km route in 19h 17min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 2023 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 2023
- Total time: 19h 17min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 0min
- Energy: ~293 kWh
- Distance: 1686km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 2023 |
| Travel time |
19h 47min |
19h 17min |
| Charging time: |
2h 32min |
2h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~303 kWh |
~300 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lambro Sud (10 min, 15% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Tesina Sud (14 min, 14% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (11 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 6:
Petrol (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (20 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Tesla Supercharger (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
JP Putevi Srbije (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (20 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 2023 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Valtrompia Sud (16 min, 12% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Barje Jug (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (31 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
JP Putevi Srbije (16 min, 17% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 2023 Won
The Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 2023 achieved a 30-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1686km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 0min vs 2h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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