In our Madrid to Dublin EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 59 minutes, completing the 2273km route in 27h 22min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 13 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 27h 22min (59 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 45min
- Energy: ~389 kWh
- Distance: 2273km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
28h 21min |
27h 22min |
| Charging time: |
3h 35min |
2h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~409 kWh |
~408 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 (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Saugon Est (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Aire du Poitou-Charentes Nord (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Relais de la Ronde (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Jardiland (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Les Viviers Canger (15 min, 19% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 16:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 15% → 31%)
- Arrival: Dublin
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 (11 min, 20% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Saugon Est (25 min, 11% → 80%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 24% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (20 min, 13% → 72%)
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Stop 13:
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 59-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2273km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 45min vs 3h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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