In our Sofia to Rome EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 37 minutes, completing the 1662km route in 17h 47min. 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 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 17h 47min (37 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 48min
- Energy: ~284 kWh
- Distance: 1662km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
18h 24min |
17h 47min |
| Charging time: |
2h 22min |
1h 48min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~299 kWh |
~299 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 (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (13 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Rome
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% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Eni (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 37-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1662km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 48min vs 2h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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