In our Sofia to Budapest EV duel, the Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 2023 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 34 minutes, completing the 775km route in 8h 11min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 2023 needs only 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 2023
- Total time: 8h 11min (34 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 45min
- Energy: ~135 kWh
- Distance: 775km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 45min |
8h 11min |
| Charging time: |
1h 3min |
45min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~140 kWh |
~137 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (11 min, 49% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 14% → 81%)
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Stop 4:
Kecskemét északi (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Budapest
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 Zemun Park (25 min, 17% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 2023 Won
The Volvo XC40 Recharge Single Motor Extended Range 2023 achieved a 34-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 775km 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 45min vs 1h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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