In our Brussels to Zagreb EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 25 minutes, completing the 1292km route in 13h 11min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 13h 11min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 10min
- Energy: ~221 kWh
- Distance: 1292km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
13h 36min |
13h 11min |
| Charging time: |
1h 38min |
1h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~233 kWh |
~232 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (12 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
E.ON Weiskirchen Süd (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
AVIA Tankstelle (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Raststation Kammern (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (12 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bad Camberg West (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Haidt Süd (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
EWE Go McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Ladepark wild & bolz eMotel (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 25-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1292km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 10min vs 1h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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