In our Brussels to Belgrade EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 35 minutes, completing the 1684km route in 17h 6min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 17h 6min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 40min
- Energy: ~288 kWh
- Distance: 1684km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
17h 41min |
17h 6min |
| Charging time: |
2h 18min |
1h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~303 kWh |
~303 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 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 (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
AVIA Tankstelle (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Raststation Kammern (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
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 (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 35-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1684km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 40min vs 2h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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