In our Riga to Amsterdam EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 36 minutes, completing the 1697km route in 19h 59min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 19h 59min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 52min
- Energy: ~290 kWh
- Distance: 1697km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
20h 35min |
19h 59min |
| Charging time: |
2h 29min |
1h 52min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~305 kWh |
~306 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vilniaus (37 min, 19% → 100%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Olsze Południe (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dopiewiec (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Orlen A2 MOP Gnilec (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
A.T.U (11 min, 12% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Tango Vundelaar (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vilniaus (26 min, 30% → 88%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Olsze Południe (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dopiewiec (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Allego Euro Rastpark Theeßen (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Grönegau Nord (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Recharge Verzorgingsplaats Struik (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 36-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1697km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 52min vs 2h 29min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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