In our Prague to Riga EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 7 minutes, completing the 1291km route in 15h 24min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron's 416km range doesn't beat the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range's 380km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 15h 24min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 36min
- Energy: ~221 kWh
- Distance: 1291km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
15h 31min |
15h 24min |
| Charging time: |
1h 37min |
1h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~232 kWh |
~231 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bar Mettos (10 min, 17% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Guzew Południe (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Fabryczna (28 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Rudniki Południe (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Circle K (12 min, 19% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Riga
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 (25 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (36 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 5:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 7-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 1291km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 36min vs 1h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~221 kWh vs ~239 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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