In our Sofia to Amsterdam EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 60 minutes, completing the 2122km route in 22h 13min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 22h 13min (60 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 18min
- Energy: ~363 kWh
- Distance: 2122km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
23h 13min |
22h 13min |
| Charging time: |
3h 17min |
2h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~382 kWh |
~382 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (22 min, 49% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Admira Center Aschaffenburg-Ost (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Nentershausen Ost (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Aral Tankstelle Bergische Landstraße (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Fastned Carpool Arnhem-Noord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 56% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (16 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (17 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Raststation Gralla Ost (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (11 min, 16% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle Aschaffenburger Straße (13 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Rastplatz Helderloh (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
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 2122km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 18min vs 3h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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