Which is faster from Sofia to Helsinki: Renault 5 E-Tech 150 or Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range?

The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range is faster, arriving 52 minutes sooner with 12 charging stops compared to 15 for the Renault 5 E-Tech 150.

How many charging stops does the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range need from Sofia to Helsinki?

The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs 12 charging stops to complete the 2504km route from Sofia to Helsinki, with a total travel time of 33h 21m.

What is the total travel time from Sofia to Helsinki in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range completes the 2504km route in 33h 21m, while the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 takes 34h 13m.

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Renault 5 E-Tech 150 vs Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range: Sofia to Helsinki

Which EV is faster on the 2504km route? <strong>Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range</strong> wins by 52 minutes with 12 charging stops.

In our Sofia to Helsinki EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 52 minutes, completing the 2504km route in 33h 21min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Helsinki → Sofia

Winner

Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range

Total time: 33h 21min (52 min faster)
Charging stops: 12
Charging time: 3h 16min
Energy: ~428 kWh
Distance: 2504km

Quick Comparison

Metric	Renault 5 E-Tech 150	Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
Travel time	34h 13min	33h 21min
Charging time:	4h 3min	3h 16min
Charging stops:	15	12
Energy used	~451 kWh	~450 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route

Start: Sofia (100% charge)
Stop 1: Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (15 min, 49% → 83%)
Stop 2: OMV Zemun Park (35 min, 10% → 94%)
Stop 3: IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 4: Tesco (22 min, 10% → 72%)
Stop 5: Kaufland Wolkera (11 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 6: Centrum Zakupowe Jan (13 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 7: Shell MOP East (18 min, 10% → 65%)
Stop 8: Lakeside (34 min, 10% → 93%)
Stop 9: MOP Rudniki Południe (12 min, 10% → 49%)
Stop 10: Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 25%)
Stop 11: IONITY Circle K (14 min, 24% → 64%)
Stop 12: Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 13: IONITY Circle K Ādaži (16 min, 10% → 59%)
Stop 14: Rimi Niidu (11 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 15: Neste Pääsküla (10 min, 10% → 41%)
Arrival: Helsinki

Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route

Start: Sofia (100% charge)
Stop 1: Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 56% → 75%)
Stop 2: OMV Zemun Park (26 min, 12% → 82%)
Stop 3: IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 4: Tesco (15 min, 12% → 63%)
Stop 5: Kaufland Wolkera (12 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 6: Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 7: Shell MOP East (13 min, 11% → 58%)
Stop 8: Lakeside (28 min, 10% → 84%)
Stop 9: McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (36 min, 10% → 88%)
Stop 10: Cafe Baltica (16 min, 10% → 64%)
Stop 11: Neste (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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 52-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2504km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 16min vs 4h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.

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