In our Lisbon to Dublin EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 75 minutes, completing the 2736km route in 32h 13min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 16 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 32h 13min (75 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 3h 19min
- Energy: ~468 kWh
- Distance: 2736km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
33h 28min |
32h 13min |
| Charging time: |
4h 31min |
3h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~492 kWh |
~492 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (14 min, 30% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Cepsa (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Parking Calle Miravete (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger McDonald's (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Saugon Est (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Saint-Léger Est (21 min, 25% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
Relais de la Ronde (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Jardiland (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Les Viviers Canger (15 min, 19% → 61%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 18:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 19:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (10 min, 39% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 17% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Parking Calle Miravete (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Saugon Est (25 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 8:
Relais de la Ronde (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 13:
Moto Toddington Northbound (10 min, 15% → 51%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 14% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (19 min, 16% → 72%)
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Stop 16:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 22%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 75-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2736km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 19min vs 4h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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