In our Warsaw to Paris EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 37 minutes, completing the 1587km route in 15h 54min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 15h 54min (37 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 37min
- Energy: ~271 kWh
- Distance: 1587km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
16h 31min |
15h 54min |
| Charging time: |
2h 11min |
1h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~286 kWh |
~286 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Orlen A2 MOP Tulce (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Walewice (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Ehrenberg West (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bierset (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (21 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Paris
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Dopiewiec (17 min, 15% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (17 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Ehrenberg West (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bierset (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (16 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 1587km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 37min vs 2h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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