In our Sofia to Helsinki EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 86 minutes, completing the 2517km route in 33h 21min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 33h 21min (86 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 16min
- Energy: ~431 kWh
- Distance: 2517km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
34h 47min |
33h 21min |
| Charging time: |
4h 13min |
3h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~453 kWh |
~450 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:
Ledi MS (39 min, 21% → 89%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Tesco (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland Wolkera (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Shell MOP East (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
KFC (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Shell (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Kaufland (27 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Circle K (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 13:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
Circle K Purvciems (10 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 15:
Neste (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Circle K (15 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
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 Zemun Park (26 min, 12% → 82%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (15 min, 12% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (13 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Lakeside (28 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 9:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (36 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 10:
Cafe Baltica (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 11:
Neste (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 12% → 51%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 86-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2517km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 16min vs 4h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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