In our Berlin to Barcelona EV duel, the smart #1 Pro+ beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 4 minutes, completing the 1864km route in 19h 19min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 11, 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 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro+
- Total time: 19h 19min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 23min
- Energy: ~340 kWh
- Distance: 1864km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
19h 19min |
19h 23min |
| Charging time: |
2h 23min |
2h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~336 kWh |
~336 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Frankenwald West, Berg (10 min, 12% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Schnaittach (11 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
BFS Business Fleet Services, Kirchberg an der Jagst (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
ATU, Sinsheim (10 min, 17% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Renchtal West, Appenweier (11 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de la Porte d’Alsace Nord, Burnhaupt-le-Bas (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Rue Monge, Dole (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Bourg Teyssonge, Jasseron (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Repos du Bornaron, Saint-Barthélémy-de-Vals (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Aire d'Estézargues Nord, Estézargues (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Béziers Montblanc Nord, Montblanc (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
ANDGO, La Jonquera (14 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Barcelona
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Marktschorgast (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
Autohof Schwabach West, Kammerstein (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Hohenlohe Nord, Neuenstein (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
XXXLutz Mann Mobilia, Karlsruhe (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Autohof Ettenheim-West, Kappel-Grafenhausen (10 min, 11% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de la Porte d’Alsace Nord, Burnhaupt-le-Bas (16 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Rue Monge, Dole (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Bourg Teyssonge, Jasseron (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Solaize, Solaize (10 min, 14% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de La Coucourde, La Coucourde (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Marguerittes Nord, Marguerittes (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Aire De Lespignan Nord, Lespignan (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
ANDGO, La Jonquera (15 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Barcelona
Why the smart #1 Pro+ Won
The smart #1 Pro+ achieved a 4-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1864km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 23min vs 2h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~340 kWh vs ~412 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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