In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the Volvo EX90 Twin Motor beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 88 minutes, completing the 2930km route in 31h 53min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX90 Twin Motor needs only 15 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX90 Twin Motor
- Total time: 31h 53min (88 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 4min
- Energy: ~667 kWh
- Distance: 2930km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX90 Twin Motor |
| Travel time |
33h 21min |
31h 53min |
| Charging time: |
4h 47min |
3h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~527 kWh |
~529 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 EX90 Twin Motor Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (19 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Barje Sever (10 min, 16% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Electra Garda Doors (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Cittadella dello Sport (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Rousset (10 min, 28% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 12% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
ANDGO (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Ariza Norte (13 min, 11% → 52%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Won
The Volvo EX90 Twin Motor achieved a 88-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2930km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 4min vs 4h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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