In our Amsterdam to Oslo EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 4 minutes, completing the 1314km route in 16h 21min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 16h 21min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 20min
- Energy: ~257 kWh
- Distance: 1314km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
16h 21min |
16h 25min |
| Charging time: |
1h 20min |
1h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~237 kWh |
~242 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (10 min, 29% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Jesteburger Straße (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
bft Willer (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Burger King (10 min, 20% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Barbecue barn (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's (15 min, 13% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
Tradenvägen (15 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Oslo
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Honswijck (10 min, 95% → 100%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Europaallee (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Selgros Öjendorf (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
bft Willer (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Burger King (14 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Barbecue barn (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Vikingagrillen (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Svinesundparken (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 4-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1314km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 20min vs 1h 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~257 kWh vs ~290 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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