In our Bern to Amsterdam EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 8 minutes, completing the 815km route in 8h 49min. 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: 8h 49min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 39min
- Energy: ~160 kWh
- Distance: 815km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
8h 49min |
8h 57min |
| Charging time: |
39min |
47min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~147 kWh |
~147 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
SBK A65 (14 min, 12% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Shell Autohof (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Leuther Straße (13 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Shell Autohof (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Hornbach Wickrath (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Greenpoint De Amert (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 8-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 815km 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 39min vs 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~160 kWh vs ~180 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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