In our Madrid to Bern EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 32 minutes, completing the 1476km route in 16h 10min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 16h 10min (32 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 27min
- Energy: ~252 kWh
- Distance: 1476km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
16h 42min |
16h 10min |
| Charging time: |
2h 0min |
1h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~266 kWh |
~266 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (22 min, 20% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (19 min, 12% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Aire d'Estézargues Sud (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Aire De Livron (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Mouxy (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Backstage Pub (12 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Bern
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 15% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (18 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Gros Mercat (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Lespignan Sud (10 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Aire d'Estézargues Sud (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Aire De Livron (12 min, 19% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de la Ripaille (16 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 32-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1476km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 27min vs 2h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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