In our Riga to Madrid EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 99 minutes, completing the 3344km route in 37h 23min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 18 charging stops compared to 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 37h 23min (99 min faster)
- Charging stops: 18
- Charging time: 3h 54min
- Energy: ~572 kWh
- Distance: 3344km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
39h 2min |
37h 23min |
| Charging time: |
5h 26min |
3h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
22 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~602 kWh |
~602 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 (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Auetal Nord (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Autohaus Weber (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Remscheid West (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Bierset (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 17:
Fastned Aire des Groies (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 18:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 19:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 22:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (14 min, 14% → 56%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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 (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Shell Eupen (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord (18 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de l'Estalot (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (18 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 17:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Carburantes (16 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 99-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 3344km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 18 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 54min vs 5h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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