In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 34 minutes, completing the 2110km route in 26h 8min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 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: 26h 8min (34 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 51min
- Energy: ~361 kWh
- Distance: 2110km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
26h 42min |
26h 8min |
| Charging time: |
3h 30min |
2h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~380 kWh |
~381 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 (15 min, 52% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (44 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Biedronka Fabryczna (34 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 22% → 61%)
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Stop 12:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Riga
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% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (15 min, 12% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (13 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Lakeside (27 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (27 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 10:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Rimi Mārupes iela (10 min, 10% → 22%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 34-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2110km 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 51min vs 3h 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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