In our Budapest to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 17 minutes, completing the 772km route in 8h 13min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 8h 13min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 59min
- Energy: ~132 kWh
- Distance: 772km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
8h 30min |
8h 13min |
| Charging time: |
52min |
59min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~139 kWh |
~138 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV smer Beograd (11 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV smer Beograd (38 min, 16% → 86%)
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Stop 2:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 17-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 772km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
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