In our Rome to Brussels EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 28 minutes, completing the 1453km route in 15h 44min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 15h 44min (28 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 26min
- Energy: ~249 kWh
- Distance: 1453km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
16h 12min |
15h 44min |
| Charging time: |
1h 54min |
1h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~262 kWh |
~261 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 24% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (12 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Lario Est (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Eggberg A2 (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire du Haut Koenigsbourg (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Keskastel Est (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Shopping Cora (20 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 34% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Secchia Est (10 min, 19% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Mühlematt Ost (18 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Keskastel Est (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Shopping Cora (15 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 28-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1453km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 26min vs 1h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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