In our Brussels to Budapest EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 22 minutes, completing the 1351km route in 13h 37min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 13h 37min (22 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 18min
- Energy: ~265 kWh
- Distance: 1351km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
13h 37min |
13h 59min |
| Charging time: |
1h 18min |
1h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~243 kWh |
~244 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 (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Weierbachweg (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (12 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Budapest
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 (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Euro Rastpark (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Electra Stop & Go Pendlerparkplatz Amstetten West (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's Margaretengürtel (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Győr (12 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 22-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1351km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 18min vs 1h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~265 kWh vs ~299 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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