In our Riga to London EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 60 minutes, completing the 2127km route in 25h 7min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 11 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 25h 7min (60 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 22min
- Energy: ~364 kWh
- Distance: 2127km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
26h 7min |
25h 7min |
| Charging time: |
3h 25min |
2h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~383 kWh |
~385 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (42 min, 29% → 96%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (14 min, 16% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (14 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 (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Telekom Bahnhofstraße (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
BP De Beerze (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (17 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: London
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 (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Hellweg (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Oeienbosch (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (12 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 60-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2127km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 22min vs 3h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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