In our Amsterdam to Berlin EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 5 minutes, completing the 658km route in 6h 52min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR's 389km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro's 240km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 6h 52min (5 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 27min
- Energy: ~129 kWh
- Distance: 658km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
6h 52min |
6h 57min |
| Charging time: |
27min |
31min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~118 kWh |
~119 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
clever fit Bad Oeynhausen (16 min, 12% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Irxleben (11 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Berlin
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Allego Werre-Park (10 min, 20% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Hansestraße (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Euro Rastpark Theeßen (11 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 5-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 658km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 27min vs 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~129 kWh vs ~145 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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