In our Madrid to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 44 minutes, completing the 2974km route in 32h 26min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 14 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 32h 26min (44 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 41min
- Energy: ~509 kWh
- Distance: 2974km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
33h 10min |
32h 26min |
| Charging time: |
4h 44min |
3h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~535 kWh |
~527 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (18 min, 20% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Ibis Lleida (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aeroport de Girona (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Bages (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (14 min, 14% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Conioli Sud (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (24 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 11:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Tesina Sud (16 min, 13% → 61%)
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Stop 13:
Conad (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 14:
Petrol (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (39 min, 10% → 99%)
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Stop 16:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 17:
Textile House Bulevar maršala Tolbuhina (25 min, 16% → 81%)
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Stop 18:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (19 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
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 (20 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Arc (19 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Conioli Sud (12 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (18 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (17 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 10:
Barje Jug (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (31 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 12:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 18% → 65%)
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Stop 14:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 44-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2974km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 41min vs 4h 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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