In our Sofia to Bern EV duel, the Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 2023 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 43 minutes, completing the 1675km route in 19h 0min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 2023 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 2023
- Total time: 19h 0min (43 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 50min
- Energy: ~291 kWh
- Distance: 1675km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 2023 |
| Travel time |
19h 43min |
19h 0min |
| Charging time: |
2h 31min |
1h 50min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~301 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 (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Barje Sever (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Italiana Petroli Monte Alto Nord (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Via Sumatra (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 10:
ACW Auto-Center Visp (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Bern
Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 59% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (16 min, 16% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (24 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Crowne Plaza Hotel (11 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Centro Calzaturiero (11 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 2023 Won
The Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 2023 achieved a 43-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1675km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 50min vs 2h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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