In our Bern to Berlin EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 9 minutes, completing the 919km route in 9h 43min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 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 43min (9 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 43min |
9h 52min |
| Charging time: |
47min |
55min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~165 kWh |
~166 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
mblty Agip Tankstelle (10 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (16 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Frankenwald Ost (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Autohof Bitterfeld (10 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Berlin
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Wunnenstein Ost (10 min, 14% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (12 min, 12% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Sophienberg Ost (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Hecht Einrichtungen (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 9-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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