In our Prague to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 37 minutes, completing the 1296km route in 13h 35min. 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 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 13h 35min (37 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 43min
- Energy: ~222 kWh
- Distance: 1296km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
14h 12min |
13h 35min |
| Charging time: |
2h 7min |
1h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~233 kWh |
~233 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (11 min, 23% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Páty Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (31 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 5:
OMV smer Beograd (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Gazprom (26 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (20 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 14% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 20% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (21 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
OMV smer Beograd (41 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 37-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1296km 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 43min vs 2h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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