In our Oslo to Paris EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 39 minutes, completing the 1773km route in 20h 25min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 20h 25min (39 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 47min
- Energy: ~303 kWh
- Distance: 1773km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
21h 4min |
20h 25min |
| Charging time: |
2h 27min |
1h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~319 kWh |
~319 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (10 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (10 min, 12% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Väla Centrum (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Clever Burger King (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
bft Willer (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Selgros Öjendorf (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Daisy's Diner (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle Teutopark (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
SWD Ladepark Fährstraße (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Tignée Nord (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (21 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Clever Burger King (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
OstseeCamp Lübecker Bucht (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
KFC (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Tecklenburger Land West (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
HPC Lippestraße (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bierset (11 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (16 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 39-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1773km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 47min vs 2h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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