In our Helsinki to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 73 minutes, completing the 2519km route in 33h 34min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 33h 34min (73 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 31min
- Energy: ~431 kWh
- Distance: 2519km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
34h 47min |
33h 34min |
| Charging time: |
4h 26min |
3h 31min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~453 kWh |
~454 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (15 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (16 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Blue City (20 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP West (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Biedronka Połomskiego (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland Wolkera (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 10:
Tesco (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (31 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 12:
OMV smer Beograd (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 13:
Gazprom (26 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 14:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (20 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 25% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (17 min, 22% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (32 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 5:
Blue City (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Shell MOP West (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Tesco Teplická cesta (15 min, 15% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Tesco (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (20 min, 12% → 72%)
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Stop 11:
OMV smer Beograd (41 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 12:
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 73-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2519km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 31min vs 4h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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