In our Oslo to Riga EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 590 minutes, completing the 1424km route in 22h 1min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 4 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 22h 1min (590 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 28min
- Energy: ~244 kWh
- Distance: 1424km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
31h 51min |
22h 1min |
| Charging time: |
1h 52min |
1h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~256 kWh |
~180 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 34% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
S-market Jomala (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Kauppakeskus Mylly (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger ABC (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Järve (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Riga
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Preem Lars Wivallius väg (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (41 min, 10% → 97%)
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Stop 3:
Rimi Lāčplēša iela (15 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 4:
Kuršu krogs (22 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 590-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1424km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 28min vs 1h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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