In our Zagreb to Paris EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 30 minutes, completing the 1375km route in 14h 22min. 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 14h 22min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 20min
- Energy: ~235 kWh
- Distance: 1375km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
14h 52min |
14h 22min |
| Charging time: |
1h 49min |
1h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~248 kWh |
~250 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Eisentratten (10 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Lidl (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Autohof Seligweiler (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 7:
Aire Reims Champagne Nord (17 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Paris
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hotel Mühlbacherhof (11 min, 19% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Samerberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Stadtbäcker Scharold (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
EnBW Schnellladepark A8 (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Keskastel Est (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (17 min, 10% → 66%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Won
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range achieved a 30-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1375km 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 20min vs 1h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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