In our Sofia to Athens EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 17 minutes, completing the 789km route in 9h 10min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 9h 10min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 42min
- Energy: ~135 kWh
- Distance: 789km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
9h 27min |
9h 10min |
| Charging time: |
58min |
42min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~142 kWh |
~142 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fines (10 min, 49% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Athen (18 min, 11% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Shell (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Acharnon (10 min, 10% → 16%)
- Arrival: Athens
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
AVIN Stavroupoli (10 min, 24% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Athen (15 min, 13% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Shell (17 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 17-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 789km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 42min vs 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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