In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 221 minutes, completing the 2930km route in 29h 40min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric needs only 8 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric
- Total time: 29h 40min (221 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 29min
- Energy: ~506 kWh
- Distance: 2930km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric |
| Travel time |
33h 21min |
29h 40min |
| Charging time: |
4h 47min |
1h 29min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~527 kWh |
~527 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 (27 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (26 min, 11% → 75%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Vila Sana (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 17:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Ariza Norte (22 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (13 min, 43% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Smatrics Eurospar (16 min, 14% → 76%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 13% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 12% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (10 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric Won
The Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric achieved a 221-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2930km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 29min vs 4h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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