In our Prague to Riga EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 35 minutes, completing the 1285km route in 15h 24min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 5 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 15h 24min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 36min
- Energy: ~220 kWh
- Distance: 1285km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
15h 59min |
15h 24min |
| Charging time: |
1h 59min |
1h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~231 kWh |
~231 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
ALDI (10 min, 44% → 66%)
-
Stop 2:
Bar Mettos (12 min, 16% → 53%)
-
Stop 3:
MOP Guzew Południe (10 min, 10% → 41%)
-
Stop 4:
MOP Mogiły (14 min, 14% → 56%)
-
Stop 5:
Kaufland (26 min, 10% → 61%)
-
Stop 6:
MOP Rudniki Południe (12 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 7:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 25%)
-
Stop 8:
IONITY Circle K (15 min, 24% → 65%)
-
Stop 9:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Riga
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Orlen Michałowice Południe (15 min, 20% → 59%)
-
Stop 2:
MOP Guzew Południe (10 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 3:
HPC Autogala Volvo (25 min, 10% → 80%)
-
Stop 4:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (36 min, 10% → 88%)
-
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 35-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1285km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 36min vs 1h 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Related Comparisons