In our Bucharest to Tallinn EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 75 minutes, completing the 2157km route in 31h 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 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 31h 18min (75 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 3h 2min
- Energy: ~369 kWh
- Distance: 2157km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
32h 33min |
31h 18min |
| Charging time: |
3h 38min |
3h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~388 kWh |
~387 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Scorpion Exim (10 min, 39% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Mol (39 min, 12% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
LuxWash & LuxMarket (28 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
King Cross Leopolis (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Legionów (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Pogodna (15 min, 14% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Park Handlowy Korkowa (32 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Rudniki Południe (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Jono Dailidės (14 min, 15% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Neste (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Circle K (17 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Tallinn
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Strada Nicu Enea (39 min, 19% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
LuxWash & LuxMarket (29 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
King Cross Leopolis (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (23 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 5:
Park Handlowy Korkowa (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 6:
Zajazd Orchidea (25 min, 13% → 80%)
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Stop 7:
Jono Dailidės (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Neste (12 min, 15% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Circle K (12 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Tallinn
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 75-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2157km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 2min vs 3h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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