In our Tallinn to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 73 minutes, completing the 2430km route in 30h 32min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 30h 32min (73 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 19min
- Energy: ~416 kWh
- Distance: 2430km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
31h 45min |
30h 32min |
| Charging time: |
4h 18min |
3h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~437 kWh |
~437 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Tallinn (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (19 min, 12% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (14 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Factory Annopol (21 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
Shell MOP West (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Połomskiego (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland Wolkera (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 9:
Tesco (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (31 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 11:
OMV smer Beograd (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Gazprom (26 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (20 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Tallinn (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 19% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (18 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (28 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 4:
Factory Annopol (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP West (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Tesco Teplická cesta (15 min, 15% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Tesco (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (20 min, 12% → 72%)
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Stop 10:
OMV smer Beograd (41 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 73-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2430km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 19min vs 4h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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