In our Paris to Dublin EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 18 minutes, completing the 1026km route in 13h 50min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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: 13h 50min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 8min
- Energy: ~176 kWh
- Distance: 1026km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
14h 8min |
13h 50min |
| Charging time: |
1h 24min |
1h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~185 kWh |
~185 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 14% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 6:
Circle K Dublin Port (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (18 min, 25% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (20 min, 13% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 22%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 18-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1026km 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 1h 8min vs 1h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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