In our Brussels to Athens EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 66 minutes, completing the 2788km route in 30h 14min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 15 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 30h 14min (66 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 28min
- Energy: ~477 kWh
- Distance: 2788km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
31h 20min |
30h 14min |
| Charging time: |
4h 23min |
3h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~502 kWh |
~500 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (12 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
E.ON Weiskirchen Süd (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Mer McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
EnBW Rastpark24 (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Meggenhofen (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Raststation Trieben (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
Maribor zahod (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (20 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 10:
Tesla Supercharger (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
JP Putevi Srbije (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 13:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 14:
Makpetrol A1 (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 15:
Makpetrol (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 16:
IKEA (24 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 17:
Atalanti Süd (14 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Athens
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bad Camberg West (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Haidt Süd (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
EWE Go McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Ladepark wild & bolz eMotel (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (31 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 18% → 65%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Makpetrol A1 (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Park Hotel Polykastro (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Skotina dir Athen (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 14:
Shell (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 15:
SEA Seirios Southbound (ΣΕΑ Σειριος Νοτια) (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 66-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2788km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 28min vs 4h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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