In our Budapest to Madrid EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 53 minutes, completing the 2471km route in 26h 42min. 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 13 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 26h 42min (53 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 47min
- Energy: ~423 kWh
- Distance: 2471km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
27h 35min |
26h 42min |
| Charging time: |
3h 40min |
2h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~445 kWh |
~444 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrol Murska Sobota sever (17 min, 12% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Center Ljubljana (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Italiana Petroli Monte Alto Nord (25 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (24 min, 11% → 75%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 14:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Ariza Norte (21 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Maribor zahod (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Four Points by Sheraton (17 min, 12% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Vega (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (21 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 11% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (12 min, 14% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Gigean Nord (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
ANDGO (19 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Vila Sana (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
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 53-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2471km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 47min vs 3h 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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