In our Sofia to Tallinn EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 47 minutes, completing the 2417km route in 30h 21min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 30h 21min (47 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 11min
- Energy: ~413 kWh
- Distance: 2417km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
31h 8min |
30h 21min |
| Charging time: |
3h 54min |
3h 11min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~435 kWh |
~435 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (15 min, 49% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (35 min, 10% → 94%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Lakeside (34 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 24% → 64%)
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Stop 12:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 14:
Rimi Niidu (12 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Tallinn
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 (28 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 9:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (36 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 10:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (10 min, 17% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Rimi Niidu (11 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Tallinn
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 47-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2417km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 11min vs 3h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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