In our Amsterdam to Rome EV duel, the smart #1 Pro+ beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 4 minutes, completing the 1634km route in 18h 1min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 340km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro+ needs only 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro+
- Total time: 18h 1min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 4min
- Energy: ~298 kWh
- Distance: 1634km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
18h 1min |
18h 5min |
| Charging time: |
2h 4min |
2h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~294 kWh |
~295 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Peppenhoven West, Rheinbach (13 min, 19% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle, Alzey (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Renchtal West, Appenweier (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
GOFAST Basel-Ost, Basel (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Amsteg, Silenen (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
GOFAST Swissminiatur, Melide (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (10 min, 11% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (13 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Rome
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Westfalen Tankstelle Ludwig-Erhard Straße, Plaidt (10 min, 13% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle, Alzey (10 min, 12% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
SBK A65, Kandel (10 min, 16% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Park & Ride Pendlerparkplatz, Riegel am Kaiserstuhl (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Teufengraben A2, Hägendorf (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
GoFast Area Servizio Gottardo Sud, Ambri (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Lario Ovest, Cadorago (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (10 min, 11% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (14 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the smart #1 Pro+ Won
The smart #1 Pro+ achieved a 4-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1634km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 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 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~298 kWh vs ~361 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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