In our Zagreb to Dublin EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 54 minutes, completing the 2233km route in 26h 11min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 13 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 26h 11min (54 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 31min
- Energy: ~382 kWh
- Distance: 2233km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
27h 5min |
26h 11min |
| Charging time: |
3h 27min |
2h 31min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~402 kWh |
~402 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 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 (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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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 (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
JBC (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Oostendse Baan (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 16:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
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 (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Nentershausen Ost (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
JBC (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Diksmuidestraat (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Maidstone (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Moto Toddington Northbound (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (20 min, 13% → 72%)
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Stop 13:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 22%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 54-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2233km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 31min vs 3h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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