In our Riga to Oslo EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 594 minutes, completing the 1401km route in 21h 53min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 4 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 21h 53min (594 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 15min
- Energy: ~240 kWh
- Distance: 1401km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
31h 47min |
21h 53min |
| Charging time: |
2h 7min |
1h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~252 kWh |
~180 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K (12 min, 25% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
K-Supermarket Mankkaa (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Ykkös Cafe (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
VIRTA Schnellladesäule (29 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Circle K (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Boglundsängen (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Preem Grums (20 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lauku iela (39 min, 50% → 97%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Circle K Västhaga (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Preem Grums (15 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 594-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1401km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 15min vs 2h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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