In our Budapest to Brussels EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 30 minutes, completing the 1348km route in 13h 29min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 13h 29min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 11min
- Energy: ~231 kWh
- Distance: 1348km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
13h 59min |
13h 29min |
| Charging time: |
1h 44min |
1h 11min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~243 kWh |
~243 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Hadikgasse (10 min, 23% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (11 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Smatrics Hub Suben (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (15 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rastplatz Roggendorf (10 min, 15% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (11 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Robert-Bosch-Straße (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 30-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1348km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 11min vs 1h 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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