In our Paris to Prague EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 20 minutes, completing the 1035km route in 10h 8min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 8min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 51min
- Energy: ~177 kWh
- Distance: 1035km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
10h 28min |
10h 8min |
| Charging time: |
1h 11min |
51min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~186 kWh |
~186 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Verdun Saint Nicolas Sud (16 min, 18% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Bonfelder Straße (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Recharge Autohof Ursensollen (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Kladruby jih (12 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Prague
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Verdun Saint Nicolas Sud (10 min, 29% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (10 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Bonfelder Straße (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Autohof Schwabach West (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
MOL (11 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 20-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1035km 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 51min vs 1h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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