In our Belgrade to Paris EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 33 minutes, completing the 1783km route in 18h 27min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 18h 27min (33 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 58min
- Energy: ~349 kWh
- Distance: 1783km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
18h 27min |
19h 0min |
| Charging time: |
1h 58min |
2h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~321 kWh |
~318 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 (14 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Genussplatzl Eben - Imbiss, Fleisch & Wurst (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Samerberg Nord (10 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Stadtbäcker Scharold (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
EnBW Schnellladepark A8 (14 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Keskastel Est (16 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (18 min, 10% → 73%)
- Arrival: Paris
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tesla Supercharger (18 min, 46% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Eisentratten (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Lidl (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Autohof Seligweiler (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Keskastel Est (29 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 10:
Aire Reims Champagne Nord (17 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 33-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1783km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 58min vs 2h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~349 kWh vs ~394 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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