In our Dublin to Madrid EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 60 minutes, completing the 2256km route in 28h 3min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 11 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 28h 3min (60 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 34min
- Energy: ~386 kWh
- Distance: 2256km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
29h 3min |
28h 3min |
| Charging time: |
3h 34min |
2h 34min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~406 kWh |
~405 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Menai Science Park (11 min, 54% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
Birmingham Armada (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Maidstone services (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Les Viviers Canger (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Bosgouet Nord (17 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Jardiland (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Relais de la Ronde (26 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (14 min, 14% → 56%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Menai Science Park (12 min, 60% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
Watford Gap Services Southbound (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Les Viviers Canger (16 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Relais de la Ronde (18 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (19 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (21 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 60-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2256km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 34min vs 3h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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