In our Brussels to Riga EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 107 minutes, completing the 1823km route in 21h 12min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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: 21h 12min (107 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 9min
- Energy: ~312 kWh
- Distance: 1823km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
22h 59min |
21h 12min |
| Charging time: |
3h 2min |
2h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~328 kWh |
~324 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Connies Diner (23 min, 12% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Q1 Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
REWE Conrad-Tack-Ring (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Avia Wojska Polskiego (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
Rossmann Graniczna (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Żwirki i Wigury (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 7:
Lidl (36 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Vilniaus (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Girelė (12 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Riga
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vellern Süd (10 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
SB Tank Langer (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Total Autohof (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus König (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Konarzewo (21 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Gajewo Wschód (40 min, 10% → 96%)
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Stop 7:
Vilniaus (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
VS Express (10 min, 12% → 49%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 107-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1823km 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 2h 9min vs 3h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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