In our Berlin to Brussels EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 7 minutes, completing the 759km route in 7h 41min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 7h 41min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 34min
- Energy: ~149 kWh
- Distance: 759km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
7h 41min |
7h 48min |
| Charging time: |
34min |
40min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~137 kWh |
~137 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Magic Spielhalle, Garbsen (11 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Euro Rastpark, Lippetal (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
P&R Parkplatz Alfred-Wirth-Straße, Erkelenz (12 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Brussels
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Auetal Nord, Auetal (10 min, 12% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus Weber, Beckum (10 min, 11% → 39%)
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Stop 3:
Landstraße, Haan (10 min, 11% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen, Maasmechelen (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 7-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 759km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 34min vs 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~149 kWh vs ~168 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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