In our Dublin to Madrid EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 48 minutes, completing the 2253km route in 28h 3min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 11 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 28h 3min (48 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 34min
- Energy: ~385 kWh
- Distance: 2253km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
28h 51min |
28h 3min |
| Charging time: |
3h 25min |
2h 34min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~406 kWh |
~405 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Menai Science Park (10 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 (13 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 (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Relais de la Ronde (24 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (25 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger McDonald's (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 11:
Repsol Lopidana (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (13 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 48-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2253km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 34min vs 3h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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