In our Helsinki to Budapest EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 29 minutes, completing the 1755km route in 24h 59min. 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 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 24h 59min (29 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 1min
- Energy: ~344 kWh
- Distance: 1755km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
24h 59min |
25h 28min |
| Charging time: |
2h 1min |
2h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~316 kWh |
~317 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 16% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (19 min, 14% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Ekoen Atrium Reduta (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Zachód (16 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Biedronka Wiejska (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
Reštaurácia Dvor Lehôtka (11 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Budapest
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (11 min, 25% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (27 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (42 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 5:
Blue City (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel Górski (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 8:
Xland (13 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 10:
Reštaurácia Dvor Lehôtka (13 min, 19% → 52%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 29-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1755km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 1min vs 2h 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~344 kWh vs ~388 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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