In our Prague to Helsinki EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 47 minutes, completing the 1680km route in 22h 50min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 22h 50min (47 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 59min
- Energy: ~287 kWh
- Distance: 1680km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
23h 37min |
22h 50min |
| Charging time: |
2h 36min |
1h 59min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~303 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ALDI (10 min, 44% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Bar Mettos (12 min, 16% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Guzew Południe (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Mogiły (14 min, 14% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (26 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Rudniki Południe (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Circle K (15 min, 24% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
Rimi Niidu (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
Neste Pääsküla (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Orlen Michałowice Południe (15 min, 20% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Guzew Południe (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
HPC Autogala Volvo (24 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Rudniki Południe (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 21% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Neste (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 12% → 51%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 47-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1680km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 59min vs 2h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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