In our Zagreb to Bern EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 17 minutes, completing the 900km route in 10h 19min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 10h 19min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 49min
- Energy: ~154 kWh
- Distance: 900km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
10h 36min |
10h 19min |
| Charging time: |
1h 7min |
49min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~162 kWh |
~162 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (13 min, 49% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Bazzera Nord (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Italiana Petroli Monte Alto Nord (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Via Sumatra (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
ACW Auto-Center Visp (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Bern
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (10 min, 56% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Eni Via Vetrego (14 min, 12% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Centro Calzaturiero (12 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 17-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 900km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 49min vs 1h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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