In our Brussels to Madrid EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 32 minutes, completing the 1561km route in 16h 46min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 16h 46min (32 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 38min
- Energy: ~267 kWh
- Distance: 1561km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
17h 18min |
16h 46min |
| Charging time: |
2h 5min |
1h 38min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~281 kWh |
~281 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 (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 7:
Repsol Lopidana (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (13 min, 14% → 56%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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 (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (21 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 32-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1561km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 38min vs 2h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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