In our Prague to Bucharest EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 33 minutes, completing the 1345km route in 14h 47min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 14h 47min (33 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 21min
- Energy: ~230 kWh
- Distance: 1345km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
15h 20min |
14h 47min |
| Charging time: |
1h 50min |
1h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~242 kWh |
~243 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (11 min, 23% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Győr (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (24 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 4:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Arad (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
OMV (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland Gavana (11 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 14% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 20% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (21 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland Gavana (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 33-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1345km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 21min vs 1h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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