In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 86 minutes, completing the 3132km route in 37h 0min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 16 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 37h 0min (86 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 4h 15min
- Energy: ~536 kWh
- Distance: 3132km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
38h 26min |
37h 0min |
| Charging time: |
5h 36min |
4h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
20 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~564 kWh |
~563 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (21 min, 25% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (45 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Dobrinci (15 min, 20% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Tesla Supercharger (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Barje Sever (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (27 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 11:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 17:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (26 min, 11% → 75%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Vila Sana (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 19:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Ariza Norte (22 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (48 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (19 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (23 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (10 min, 12% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (21 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 11% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (12 min, 14% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Gigean Nord (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
ANDGO (19 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Vila Sana (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 15:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Ariza Norte (14 min, 14% → 62%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 86-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 3132km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 15min vs 5h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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