In our Oslo to Bucharest EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 57 minutes, completing the 2666km route in 32h 17min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 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: 32h 17min (57 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 5min
- Energy: ~456 kWh
- Distance: 2666km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
33h 14min |
32h 17min |
| Charging time: |
4h 1min |
3h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~480 kWh |
~479 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (15 min, 13% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Væggerløsevej (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Rüblingsheide (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Kardausova DC (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
OC Karlov (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Bábolna (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (28 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 14:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (29 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 15:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 16:
Kaufland Gavana (11 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (14 min, 24% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Väla Centrum (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (11 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Hansastraße (18 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Győr (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (21 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 11:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 12:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
Kaufland Gavana (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 57-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2666km 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 3h 5min vs 4h 1min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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