In our Brussels to Oslo EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 30 minutes, completing the 1472km route in 17h 18min. 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 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 17h 18min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 24min
- Energy: ~252 kWh
- Distance: 1472km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
17h 48min |
17h 18min |
| Charging time: |
1h 55min |
1h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~265 kWh |
~265 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Westfalen Tankstelle (11 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Autohof Vechta (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Selgros Öjendorf (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
bft Willer (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Burger King (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Circle K Kongevejen (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Importgatan (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Svinesundparken (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Autohof Ladbergen (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
KFC (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Decathlon (10 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Clever Erhvervspark (10 min, 14% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Q8 Langhaven (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Tradenvägen (15 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 30-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1472km 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 24min vs 1h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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