In our Paris to Berlin EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 22 minutes, completing the 1054km route in 10h 39min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 10h 39min (22 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 53min
- Energy: ~180 kWh
- Distance: 1054km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
11h 1min |
10h 39min |
| Charging time: |
1h 17min |
53min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~190 kWh |
~191 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl (13 min, 40% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell Eupen (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (10 min, 12% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Industrie und Gewerbepark Mittelelbe (14 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger ibis Styles (10 min, 19% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
SB Tank Langer (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Total Autohof (10 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 22-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1054km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 53min vs 1h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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