In our Madrid to Brussels EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 34 minutes, completing the 1561km route in 16h 43min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 16h 43min (34 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 35min
- Energy: ~267 kWh
- Distance: 1561km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
17h 17min |
16h 43min |
| Charging time: |
2h 7min |
1h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~281 kWh |
~280 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (13 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10 (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Bauer Paris Occasion (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
Lidl (11 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (10 min, 26% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 20% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 17% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (10 min, 15% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Ressons Est (19 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 34-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1561km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 35min vs 2h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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