In our Bratislava to Paris EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 26 minutes, completing the 1304km route in 13h 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 240km 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: 13h 14min (26 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 18min
- Energy: ~255 kWh
- Distance: 1304km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
13h 14min |
13h 40min |
| Charging time: |
1h 18min |
1h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~235 kWh |
~235 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 17% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Autohaus Rieger (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Bonfelder Straße (17 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (18 min, 10% → 73%)
- Arrival: Paris
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tankstelle (15 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Total Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Bonfelder Straße (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Tank & Rast Raststätte Pfalz (10 min, 11% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's (25 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Aire Reims Champagne Nord (17 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 26-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1304km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 18min vs 1h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~255 kWh vs ~288 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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