Which is faster from Helsinki to Athens: smart #1 Pro or VW ID. Buzz Pro LR?

The smart #1 Pro is faster, arriving 76 minutes sooner with 18 charging stops compared to 15 for the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR.

How many charging stops does the smart #1 Pro need from Helsinki to Athens?

The smart #1 Pro needs 18 charging stops to complete the 3223km route from Helsinki to Athens, with a total travel time of 41h 57m.

What is the total travel time from Helsinki to Athens in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The smart #1 Pro completes the 3223km route in 41h 57m, while the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR takes 43h 13m.

EV Duel

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smart #1 Pro vs VW ID. Buzz Pro LR: Helsinki to Athens

Which EV is faster on the 3223km route? <strong>smart #1 Pro</strong> wins by 76 minutes with 18 charging stops.

In our Helsinki to Athens EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 76 minutes, completing the 3223km route in 41h 57min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on July 19, 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.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Athens → Helsinki

Winner

smart #1 Pro

Total time: 41h 57min (76 min faster)
Charging stops: 18
Charging time: 4h 6min
Energy: ~631 kWh
Distance: 3223km

Quick Comparison

Metric	smart #1 Pro	VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
Travel time	41h 57min	43h 13min
Charging time:	4h 6min	6h 13min
Charging stops:	18	15
Energy used	~580 kWh	~579 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

smart #1 Pro Route

Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
Stop 1: Neste (10 min, 16% → 56%)
Stop 2: Neste (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 3: Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (19 min, 14% → 78%)
Stop 4: McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (15 min, 10% → 63%)
Stop 5: Kaufland (14 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 6: Blue City (14 min, 10% → 65%)
Stop 7: Shell MOP West (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 8: Biedronka Połomskiego (10 min, 17% → 54%)
Stop 9: Kaufland Wolkera (18 min, 10% → 70%)
Stop 10: Tesco (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 11: Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (12 min, 26% → 68%)
Stop 12: OMV Backa Topola jug (13 min, 10% → 61%)
Stop 13: JP Putevi Srbije (17 min, 10% → 72%)
Stop 14: Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (18 min, 10% → 61%)
Stop 15: Makpetrol A1 (12 min, 10% → 58%)
Stop 16: Makpetrol (11 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 17: Skotina dir Athen (16 min, 10% → 69%)
Stop 18: Shell (17 min, 10% → 72%)
Arrival: Athens

VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route

Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
Stop 1: Neste (11 min, 25% → 51%)
Stop 2: Neste (11 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 3: Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (26 min, 10% → 68%)
Stop 4: Kaufland (40 min, 10% → 87%)
Stop 5: Blue City (20 min, 10% → 59%)
Stop 6: Shell MOP West (15 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 7: Centrum Zakupowe Jan (11 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 8: Tesco Teplická cesta (37 min, 10% → 84%)
Stop 9: Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (38 min, 10% → 85%)
Stop 10: OMV smer Beograd (54 min, 10% → 87%)
Stop 11: Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 12: Makpetrol A1 (20 min, 10% → 58%)
Stop 13: Park Hotel Polykastro (14 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 14: Skotina dir Athen (34 min, 10% → 81%)
Stop 15: Atalanti Süd (13 min, 10% → 47%)
Arrival: Athens

Why the smart #1 Pro Won

The smart #1 Pro achieved a 76-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3223km route. Key factors:

Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 6min vs 6h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~631 kWh vs ~713 kWh) means less time spent charging.

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Calculation Assumptions

Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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