In our Berlin to London EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 12 minutes, completing the 1097km route in 12h 2min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 12h 2min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 1min
- Energy: ~215 kWh
- Distance: 1097km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
12h 2min |
12h 14min |
| Charging time: |
1h 1min |
1h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~197 kWh |
~198 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Magic Spielhalle (16 min, 12% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Ladepark L´Osteria (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
BP De Beerze (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: London
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Auetal Nord (10 min, 12% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus Weber (12 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned De Beerze (11 min, 11% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (17 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: London
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 12-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1097km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 1min vs 1h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~215 kWh vs ~243 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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