In our Paris to Zagreb EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 32 minutes, completing the 1384km route in 14h 20min. 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 14h 20min (32 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 16min
- Energy: ~237 kWh
- Distance: 1384km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
14h 52min |
14h 20min |
| Charging time: |
1h 51min |
1h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~249 kWh |
~249 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Orbeval (10 min, 35% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Karlsruher Straße (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Smatrics Lidl (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Gewerbepark Pöllan (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Metz Saint-Privat (15 min, 18% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Q1 Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Walserberg Süd (10 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel Mühlbacherhof (10 min, 17% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Barje Jug (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 32-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1384km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 16min vs 1h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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