In our Zagreb to Brussels EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 28 minutes, completing the 1287km route in 13h 2min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 13h 2min (28 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 8min
- Energy: ~220 kWh
- Distance: 1287km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
13h 30min |
13h 2min |
| Charging time: |
1h 38min |
1h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~232 kWh |
~232 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hofer (11 min, 11% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (15 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Turmöl Tankstelle (15 min, 11% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Autohof Tennenlohe (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (11 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 28-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1287km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 8min vs 1h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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