In our Brussels to Bratislava EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 17 minutes, completing the 1175km route in 12h 2min. 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: 12h 2min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 6min
- Energy: ~230 kWh
- Distance: 1175km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
12h 2min |
12h 19min |
| Charging time: |
1h 6min |
1h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~212 kWh |
~212 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (10 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
AVIA Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Raststation Sankt Pölten (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Fashion Outlet Center (10 min, 19% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Globus Baumarkt (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Mer McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
EnBW Rastpark24 (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Pendlerparkplatz (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
solarcap Ladepark (15 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 17-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1175km 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 6min vs 1h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~230 kWh vs ~260 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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