In our Belgrade to Madrid EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 62 minutes, completing the 2538km route in 27h 31min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 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 14 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 27h 31min (62 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 4min
- Energy: ~497 kWh
- Distance: 2538km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
27h 31min |
28h 33min |
| Charging time: |
3h 4min |
3h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~457 kWh |
~458 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 40% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Petrol (12 min, 18% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Fratta Nord (18 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (20 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Castellaro Nord (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (15 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 9:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (20 min, 13% → 73%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Vila Sana (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Ariza Norte (15 min, 13% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tesla Supercharger (11 min, 46% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Emmezeta Jankomir (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Eni Via Vetrego (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Brescia Est (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Gasparets (26 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 15:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Ariza Norte (22 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 62-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2538km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 4min vs 3h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~497 kWh vs ~561 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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