In our Budapest to Dublin EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 55 minutes, completing the 2293km route in 26h 38min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 14 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 26h 38min (55 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 2h 37min
- Energy: ~392 kWh
- Distance: 2293km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
27h 33min |
26h 38min |
| Charging time: |
3h 32min |
2h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~413 kWh |
~413 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 (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (10 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Eurotunnel (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 16:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 17:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
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 (12 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle Aschaffenburger Straße (13 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 24% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (20 min, 13% → 72%)
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Stop 14:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 22%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 55-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2293km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 37min vs 3h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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