In our Helsinki to Brussels EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 77 minutes, completing the 2191km route in 28h 38min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 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 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 28h 38min (77 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 43min
- Energy: ~429 kWh
- Distance: 2191km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
28h 38min |
29h 55min |
| Charging time: |
2h 43min |
4h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~394 kWh |
~394 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (20 min, 16% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Girelė (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Vilniaus (32 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (17 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen A2 MOP Tulce (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Walewice (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Lichtendorf Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Tramin Tankstelle (10 min, 13% → 54%)
- Arrival: Brussels
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (18 min, 25% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Livonija (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K (77 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Olsze Południe (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Karczma Rzym (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Walewice (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Lichtendorf Nord (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Tramin Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 77-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2191km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 43min vs 4h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~429 kWh vs ~484 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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