In our Rome to Prague EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 31 minutes, completing the 1280km route in 13h 19min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 13h 19min (31 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 7min
- Energy: ~219 kWh
- Distance: 1280km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
13h 50min |
13h 19min |
| Charging time: |
1h 38min |
1h 7min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~230 kWh |
~230 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 (10 min, 16% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Povegliano Est (19 min, 11% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Al Tornante Panorama Restaurant & Pizzeria (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
REWE Nymphenburger Straße (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
ALDI Süd (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Kladruby jih (12 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Prague
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Via del Lago (11 min, 19% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Povegliano Est (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Agip Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
MOL (11 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 31-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1280km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 7min vs 1h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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