In our Prague to Dublin EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 48 minutes, completing the 1780km route in 22h 25min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 11 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 22h 25min (48 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 0min
- Energy: ~304 kWh
- Distance: 1780km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
23h 13min |
22h 25min |
| Charging time: |
2h 46min |
2h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~320 kWh |
~321 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Leipziger Straße 206 (10 min, 51% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Laucha (11 min, 16% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Autohof Elsinger Höhe (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle Westfalendamm (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned De Beerze (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Laucha (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Autohof Elsinger Höhe (10 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Westfalendamm (10 min, 14% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Oeienbosch (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 24% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (20 min, 13% → 72%)
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Stop 11:
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 48-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1780km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 0min vs 2h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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