In our Brussels to Lisbon EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 46 minutes, completing the 2032km route in 21h 38min. 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 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 21h 38min (46 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 12min
- Energy: ~348 kWh
- Distance: 2032km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
22h 24min |
21h 38min |
| Charging time: |
2h 52min |
2h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~366 kWh |
~365 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (12 min, 16% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Aire des Groies (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Autovía de Castilla (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Cepsa (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bauer Paris Occasion (12 min, 27% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (20 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de l'Estalot (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Autovía de Castilla (16 min, 11% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Cepsa (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (20 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 46-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2032km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 12min vs 2h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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