In our Riga to Paris EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 47 minutes, completing the 2088km route in 23h 52min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 23h 52min (47 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 22min
- Energy: ~357 kWh
- Distance: 2088km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
24h 39min |
23h 52min |
| Charging time: |
3h 9min |
2h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~376 kWh |
~376 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 (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
Ehrenberg West (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Shell Eupen (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Ehrenberg West (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Bierset (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (16 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 47-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2088km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 22min vs 3h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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