In our Bratislava to Madrid EV duel, the smart #1 Pro+ beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 10 minutes, completing the 2367km route in 26h 55min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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 15 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro+
- Total time: 26h 55min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 18min
- Energy: ~432 kWh
- Distance: 2367km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
26h 55min |
27h 5min |
| Charging time: |
3h 18min |
3h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~426 kWh |
~426 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 13% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Burger King (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Lechwiesen Nord (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle Hagstraße (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
ABB Research (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Gurbrü (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Backstage Pub (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Drumettaz (17 min, 13% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de La Coucourde (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Nabrigas (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Gasparets (25 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Vila Sana (15 min, 15% → 60%)
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Stop 14:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Ariza Norte (21 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 22% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Burger King (10 min, 12% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Lechwiesen Nord (13 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle Hagstraße (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
ABB Research (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Gurbrü (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Backstage Pub (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Drumettaz (14 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Hôtel Mercure (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Tavel Nord (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Gigean Nord (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 15:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Ariza Norte (22 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the smart #1 Pro+ Won
The smart #1 Pro+ achieved a 10-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2367km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 18min vs 3h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~432 kWh vs ~523 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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