In our Bern to Oslo EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 26 minutes, completing the 1776km route in 20h 13min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 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 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 20h 13min (26 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 52min
- Energy: ~348 kWh
- Distance: 1776km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
20h 13min |
20h 39min |
| Charging time: |
1h 52min |
2h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~320 kWh |
~319 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Karlsruher Straße (15 min, 16% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
EDEKA (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Mer Rosi's Autohof (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Rastanlage Wolfsgrund Ost (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Decathlon (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Clever Erhvervspark (11 min, 11% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Q8 Langhaven (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 9:
Tradenvägen (15 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Oslo
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hardtwald Ost (15 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Reinhardshain Süd (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Mer Rosi's Autohof (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Hannover-Wülferode Ost (10 min, 12% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Schaapskaben (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
bft Willer (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Burger King (14 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Barbecue barn (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Vikingagrillen (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Shell Svinesundparken (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 26-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1776km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 52min vs 2h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~348 kWh vs ~393 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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