In our Prague to Madrid EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 46 minutes, completing the 2216km route in 23h 15min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 23h 15min (46 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 26min
- Energy: ~379 kWh
- Distance: 2216km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
24h 1min |
23h 15min |
| Charging time: |
3h 17min |
2h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~399 kWh |
~399 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Oberpfälzer Alb Nord (10 min, 26% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
BFS Business Fleet Services (10 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
ATU (10 min, 17% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Renchtal West (12 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de la Porte d’Alsace Nord (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Glanon (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne Ouest (32 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Super U (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Lidl Avenue Salvador Allende (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger McDonald's (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 12:
Repsol Lopidana (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (13 min, 14% → 56%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (10 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
Bonfelder Straße (10 min, 17% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Renchtal West (10 min, 16% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de la Porte d’Alsace Nord (10 min, 16% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Dole Romange (12 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne Ouest (22 min, 19% → 79%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Super U (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Lidl Avenue Salvador Allende (10 min, 15% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger McDonald's (16 min, 15% → 66%)
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Stop 11:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Carburantes (16 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 46-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2216km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 26min vs 3h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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