In our Sofia to Bern EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 34 minutes, completing the 1670km route in 18h 59min. 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 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 18h 59min (34 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 53min
- Energy: ~286 kWh
- Distance: 1670km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
19h 33min |
18h 59min |
| Charging time: |
2h 27min |
1h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~301 kWh |
~300 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (16 min, 49% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Fratta Nord (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Galbusera Tre Marie (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
ACW Auto-Center Visp (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Bern
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 (23 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Scaligera Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Centro Calzaturiero (12 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 34-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1670km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 53min vs 2h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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