In our Bratislava to Helsinki EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 29 minutes, completing the 1686km route in 22h 39min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 7 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 22h 39min (29 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 4min
- Energy: ~288 kWh
- Distance: 1686km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
23h 8min |
22h 39min |
| Charging time: |
2h 29min |
2h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~303 kWh |
~303 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Uniwar P1 (10 min, 16% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (12 min, 21% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Zajazd Plan (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Factory Annopol (32 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Rudniki Południe (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 24% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Rimi Niidu (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
Neste Pääsküla (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Uniwar P1 (10 min, 27% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (14 min, 11% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Factory Annopol (24 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Rudniki Południe (38 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 5:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (10 min, 17% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Reval Auto Audi (18 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 29-minute advantage over Renault 5 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 4min vs 2h 29min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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