In our Bratislava to Rome EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 26 minutes, completing the 1140km route in 11h 58min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 11h 58min (26 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 58min
- Energy: ~195 kWh
- Distance: 1140km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
12h 24min |
11h 58min |
| Charging time: |
1h 24min |
58min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~205 kWh |
~205 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
Electra Pizza Plus (10 min, 15% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Ledra Ovest (12 min, 13% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Castel Bentivoglio Ovest (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Ristorante Goyo (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (14 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Rome
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hofer Völkermarkter Straße (10 min, 14% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Ledra Ovest (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Electra Mercato Agroalimentare (17 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 26-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1140km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 58min vs 1h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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