In our Madrid to Paris EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 21 minutes, completing the 1254km route in 13h 22min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 13h 22min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 13min
- Energy: ~215 kWh
- Distance: 1254km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
13h 43min |
13h 22min |
| Charging time: |
1h 31min |
1h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~226 kWh |
~225 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (12 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 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 (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (20 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (13 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 21-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1254km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 13min vs 1h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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