In our Berlin to Bern EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 10 minutes, completing the 919km route in 9h 39min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 29, 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 9h 39min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 47min
- Energy: ~180 kWh
- Distance: 919km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
9h 39min |
9h 49min |
| Charging time: |
47min |
55min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~165 kWh |
~165 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Frankenwald West (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 20% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
MediaMarkt (14 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Bern
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
Autohof Schwabach West (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Hohenlohe Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Backhaus Bäcker Baier (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle (15 min, 11% → 52%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 10-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 919km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 47min vs 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~180 kWh vs ~203 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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