In our Sofia to Warsaw EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 7 minutes, completing the 1589km route in 17h 22min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 17h 22min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 37min
- Energy: ~272 kWh
- Distance: 1589km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
17h 29min |
17h 22min |
| Charging time: |
2h 20min |
1h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~286 kWh |
~260 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% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Signalbau (14 min, 16% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Orlen Wieszowa Południe (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (18 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
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 (14 min, 11% → 59%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 7-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1589km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 37min vs 2h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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