In our Zagreb to Riga EV duel, the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 28 minutes, completing the 1686km route in 19h 27min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range
- Total time: 19h 27min (28 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 4min
- Energy: ~288 kWh
- Distance: 1686km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
19h 55min |
19h 27min |
| Charging time: |
2h 31min |
2h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~303 kWh |
~304 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hofer (14 min, 17% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Uniwar P1 (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (14 min, 15% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Zajazd Plan (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Blue City (34 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Rudniki Południe (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 24% → 64%)
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Stop 11:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Riga
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Raststation Föhrenberg (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
HPC Futurum (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Moya (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Blue City (27 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Rudniki Południe (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 21% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Riga
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 1686km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 4min vs 2h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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