In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 64 minutes, completing the 2928km route in 32h 2min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 16 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 32h 2min (64 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 3h 34min
- Energy: ~501 kWh
- Distance: 2928km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
33h 6min |
32h 2min |
| Charging time: |
4h 36min |
3h 34min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~527 kWh |
~527 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (16 min, 49% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Fratta Nord (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (25 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (24 min, 11% → 75%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 16:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Ariza Norte (21 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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 A1 (16 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (23 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (10 min, 12% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (21 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 11% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (12 min, 14% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Gigean Nord (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
ANDGO (19 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Vila Sana (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 15:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Ariza Norte (14 min, 14% → 62%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 64-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2928km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 34min vs 4h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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