In our Budapest to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 2023 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 27 minutes, completing the 773km route in 8h 17min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 2023 needs only 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 2023
- Total time: 8h 17min (27 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 1h 3min
- Energy: ~134 kWh
- Distance: 773km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 44min |
8h 17min |
| Charging time: |
1h 15min |
1h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~139 kWh |
~138 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 73% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
OMV smer Beograd (19 min, 11% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Gazprom (26 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (20 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 2023 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV smer Beograd (37 min, 22% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (16 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
OMV (10 min, 10% → 29%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 2023 Won
The Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 2023 achieved a 27-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 773km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 3min vs 1h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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