In our Paris to Lisbon EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 37 minutes, completing the 1723km route in 18h 21min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 18h 21min (37 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 53min
- Energy: ~295 kWh
- Distance: 1723km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
18h 58min |
18h 21min |
| Charging time: |
2h 25min |
1h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~310 kWh |
~310 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (12 min, 19% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire des Groies (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Area El Canto (20 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Turismo (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (10 min, 30% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire des Groies (10 min, 21% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (10 min, 16% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger McDonald's (16 min, 15% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Repsol Lopidana (17 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Autovía de Castilla (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Cepsa (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (20 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 37-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1723km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 53min vs 2h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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