In our Nice to Paris EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 9 minutes, completing the 933km route in 9h 22min. 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 9h 22min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 45min
- Energy: ~160 kWh
- Distance: 933km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
9h 31min |
9h 22min |
| Charging time: |
54min |
45min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~168 kWh |
~168 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Nice (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Tricastin (10 min, 15% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
Aire De Livron (10 min, 32% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Taponas (12 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Mobilize Lounge Avia (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de la Couline (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Paris
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Nice (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Tricastin (11 min, 21% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Bruyeres (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Mobilize Lounge Avia (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de la Couline (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 9-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 933km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 45min vs 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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