In our Bratislava to Riga EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 28 minutes, completing the 1291km route in 15h 13min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 15h 13min (28 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 34min
- Energy: ~221 kWh
- Distance: 1291km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
15h 41min |
15h 13min |
| Charging time: |
2h 3min |
1h 34min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~232 kWh |
~232 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 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 (42 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Rudniki Południe (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Circle K (15 min, 24% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Riga
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 (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Circle K (23 min, 21% → 81%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 28-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1291km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 34min vs 2h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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