In our Brussels to Rome EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 36 minutes, completing the 1460km route in 15h 38min. 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: 15h 38min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 21min
- Energy: ~250 kWh
- Distance: 1460km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
16h 14min |
15h 38min |
| Charging time: |
1h 57min |
1h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~263 kWh |
~262 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger SuperGreen, Terwen (10 min, 25% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest, Keskastel (10 min, 21% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Rue du Rosenkranz, Houssen (13 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Knutwil Süd, Knutwil (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
San Martino Ovest, Parma (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (14 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Rome
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold Sud, Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold (10 min, 19% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Rue du Rosenkranz, Houssen (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Teufengraben A2, Hägendorf (10 min, 18% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Pit Stop Café, Trezzano sul Naviglio (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
San Martino Ovest, Parma (11 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 36-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1460km 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 21min vs 1h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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