In our Rome to Dublin EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 60 minutes, completing the 2335km route in 28h 22min. 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 14 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 28h 22min (60 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 2h 43min
- Energy: ~399 kWh
- Distance: 2335km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
29h 22min |
28h 22min |
| Charging time: |
3h 46min |
2h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~420 kWh |
~420 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 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 (13 min, 16% → 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 (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Eggberg A2 (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Champ Roland (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 16:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
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 (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (13 min, 20% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Champ Roland (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Maidstone (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Moto Toddington Northbound (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (20 min, 13% → 72%)
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Stop 14:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 22%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 60-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2335km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 43min vs 3h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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