In our Copenhagen to Bern EV duel, the smart #1 Pro+ beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 2 minutes, completing the 1219km route in 13h 34min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 340km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro+ needs only 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro+
- Total time: 13h 34min (2 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 26min
- Energy: ~222 kWh
- Distance: 1219km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
13h 34min |
13h 36min |
| Charging time: |
1h 26min |
1h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~219 kWh |
~220 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Buddikate West (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Rastanlage Wolfsgrund West (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Burger King Kauf Park (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Reinhardshain Nord (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Am Hockenheimring West (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Park & Ride Pendlerparkplatz (17 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Bern
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Trave (10 min, 25% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
Rastanlage Wolfsgrund West (10 min, 11% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Harz West (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
PENNY Waldau (10 min, 11% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Reinhardshain Nord (14 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Hornbach (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Renchtal West (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
GOFAST Basel-Ost (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the smart #1 Pro+ Won
The smart #1 Pro+ achieved a 2-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1219km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 26min vs 1h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~222 kWh vs ~269 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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