In our Dublin to Paris EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 25 minutes, completing the 1010km route in 14h 32min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 14h 32min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 57min
- Energy: ~173 kWh
- Distance: 1010km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
14h 57min |
14h 32min |
| Charging time: |
1h 20min |
57min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~182 kWh |
~182 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Menai Science Park (10 min, 54% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Village Hotel (13 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Moto Toddington Southbound (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Maidstone (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de la Baie de Somme (20 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Maidstone (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de la Baie de Somme (14 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 25-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1010km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 57min vs 1h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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