In our Bratislava to Brussels EV duel, the smart #1 Pro+ beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 2 minutes, completing the 1171km route in 12h 14min. 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 340km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro+ needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro+
- Total time: 12h 14min (2 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 20min
- Energy: ~214 kWh
- Distance: 1171km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
12h 14min |
12h 16min |
| Charging time: |
1h 20min |
1h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~211 kWh |
~211 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (15 min, 13% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Raststätte Epgert (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (14 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Brussels
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Smatrics Hub Suben (12 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
Königsforst Ost (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the smart #1 Pro+ Won
The smart #1 Pro+ achieved a 2-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1171km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~214 kWh vs ~259 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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