In our Helsinki to Bern EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 61 minutes, completing the 2353km route in 30h 23min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 30h 23min (61 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 42min
- Energy: ~402 kWh
- Distance: 2353km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
31h 24min |
30h 23min |
| Charging time: |
3h 41min |
2h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~424 kWh |
~423 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
Manufaktūra (12 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Girelė (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Vilniaus (41 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (11 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Dopiewiec (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Orlen A2 MOP Gnilec (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Leipzig Flughafen (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Frankenwald West (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 14:
BFS Business Fleet Services (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 15:
Sindelfinger Wald (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 16:
Aral Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Bern
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (17 min, 25% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Girelė (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Vilniaus (31 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Olsze Południe (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Dopiewiec (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
mblty ROSI'S Autohof (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Hohenlohe Nord (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Neckarburg West (16 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 61-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2353km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 42min vs 3h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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