In our Sofia to Prague EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 24 minutes, completing the 1295km route in 13h 21min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 13h 21min (24 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 19min
- Energy: ~222 kWh
- Distance: 1295km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
13h 45min |
13h 21min |
| Charging time: |
1h 52min |
1h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~233 kWh |
~232 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 (36 min, 10% → 95%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Ladná směr Brno (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Humpolec sever (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Prague
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 Zemun Park (26 min, 12% → 82%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
B.C.S. (13 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 24-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1295km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 19min vs 1h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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