In our Sofia to Paris EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 31 minutes, completing the 2175km route in 22h 57min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 22h 57min (31 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 30min
- Energy: ~372 kWh
- Distance: 2175km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
23h 28min |
22h 57min |
| Charging time: |
2h 56min |
2h 30min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~392 kWh |
~391 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (16 min, 52% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Genussplatzl Eben - Imbiss, Fleisch & Wurst (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Samerberg Nord (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Stadtbäcker Scharold (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle Karlsruher Straße (13 min, 17% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (21 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (12 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Genussplatzl Eben - Imbiss, Fleisch & Wurst (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Samerberg Nord (10 min, 14% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Stadtbäcker Scharold (13 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
EnBW Schnellladepark A8 (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Keskastel Est (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (17 min, 10% → 66%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 31-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2175km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 30min vs 2h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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