In our Copenhagen to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 50 minutes, completing the 2057km route in 24h 17min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 10 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 24h 17min (50 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 36min
- Energy: ~352 kWh
- Distance: 2057km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
25h 7min |
24h 17min |
| Charging time: |
3h 26min |
2h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~370 kWh |
~371 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 58% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
Prignitz West (10 min, 17% → 33%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (12 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 14% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Orlen (11 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Bábolna (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (22 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 12:
OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
OMV smer Beograd (18 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 14:
Gazprom (26 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 15:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (20 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (10 min, 14% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Am Kahlberg West (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
OC Karlov (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Bory Mall (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bábolna (11 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (21 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 9:
OMV smer Beograd (41 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 10:
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 50-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2057km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 36min vs 3h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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