In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the Volvo EX90 Twin Motor beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 73 minutes, completing the 2928km route in 31h 53min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX90 Twin Motor needs only 15 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX90 Twin Motor
- Total time: 31h 53min (73 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 4min
- Energy: ~667 kWh
- Distance: 2928km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX90 Twin Motor |
| Travel time |
33h 6min |
31h 53min |
| Charging time: |
4h 36min |
3h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~527 kWh |
~529 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 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 73-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2928km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 4min vs 4h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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