In our Bern to Vilnius EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 50 minutes, completing the 1901km route in 20h 39min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 20h 39min (50 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 13min
- Energy: ~325 kWh
- Distance: 1901km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
21h 29min |
20h 39min |
| Charging time: |
2h 57min |
2h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~342 kWh |
~343 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
mblty Agip Tankstelle (10 min, 15% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
BFS Business Fleet Services (12 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Vogtland Süd (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
EnBW Schnellladepark (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Orlen Michałowice Południe (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Guzew Południe (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Orlen Lazurowa (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland (28 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 11:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (28 min, 10% → 80%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
mblty Agip Tankstelle (10 min, 27% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (11 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub Münchberg Autohaus Hahn (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Citronex (20 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Guzew Południe (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Biedronka Fabryczna (27 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 9:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (24 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 50-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1901km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 13min vs 2h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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