In our Oslo to Budapest EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 39 minutes, completing the 1850km route in 22h 31min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 22h 31min (39 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 53min
- Energy: ~316 kWh
- Distance: 1850km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
23h 10min |
22h 31min |
| Charging time: |
2h 33min |
1h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~333 kWh |
~332 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (16 min, 12% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (15 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 (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Kardausova DC (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Základní škola (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Győr (12 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Budapest
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% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
MoBi-Punkt Liststraße (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
OC Karlov (17 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (11 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 39-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1850km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 53min vs 2h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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