In our Bratislava to Berlin EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 7 minutes, completing the 662km route in 6h 50min. 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 6h 50min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 28min
- Energy: ~130 kWh
- Distance: 662km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
6h 50min |
6h 57min |
| Charging time: |
28min |
34min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~119 kWh |
~119 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
PRE Naháč (13 min, 13% → 64%)
-
Stop 2:
Esso Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Berlin
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Burger King Kutnohorská (14 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 7-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 662km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 28min vs 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~130 kWh vs ~146 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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