In our Riga to Brussels EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 51 minutes, completing the 1795km route in 20h 51min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 20h 51min (51 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 59min
- Energy: ~307 kWh
- Distance: 1795km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
21h 42min |
20h 51min |
| Charging time: |
2h 48min |
1h 59min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~323 kWh |
~324 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vilniaus (38 min, 19% → 88%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (11 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen A2 MOP Gnilec (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Lichtendorf Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
P&R Parkplatz Alfred-Wirth-Straße (17 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Brussels
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 (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Karczma Rzym (16 min, 16% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Chociszewo (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (17 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Lichtendorf Nord (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Tramin Tankstelle (10 min, 14% → 50%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 51-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1795km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 59min vs 2h 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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