In our Helsinki to Lisbon EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 95 minutes, completing the 4207km route in 50h 6min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 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 24 charging stops compared to 26 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 50h 6min (95 min faster)
- Charging stops: 24
- Charging time: 5h 14min
- Energy: ~824 kWh
- Distance: 4207km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
50h 6min |
51h 41min |
| Charging time: |
5h 14min |
6h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
24 |
26 |
| Energy used |
~757 kWh |
~758 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 (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Shell Eupen (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 13:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (16 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 18:
Aire de l'Estalot (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 19:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 22:
Parking Calle Miravete (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 23:
IONITY Cepsa (14 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 24:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (21 min, 10% → 79%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
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 (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Vilniaus (41 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Olsze Południe (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Karczma Rzym (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Walewice (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Auetal Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
Autohaus Weber (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 12:
Remscheid West (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Shell Eupen (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 17:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
Fastned Aire des Groies (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 19:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 20:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 22:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 23:
Area El Canto (29 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 24:
IONITY Cepsa (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 25:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 26:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 95-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 4207km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 24 stops vs 26 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 14min vs 6h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~824 kWh vs ~930 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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