In our Helsinki to Madrid EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 121 minutes, completing the 3737km route in 45h 11min. 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 23 charging stops compared to 24 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 45h 11min (121 min faster)
- Charging stops: 23
- Charging time: 4h 39min
- Energy: ~732 kWh
- Distance: 3737km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
45h 11min |
47h 12min |
| Charging time: |
4h 39min |
6h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
23 |
24 |
| Energy used |
~673 kWh |
~673 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Niidu (10 min, 35% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Manufaktūra (10 min, 15% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Girelė (10 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Vilniaus (32 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (17 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 7:
Orlen A2 MOP Tulce (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Walewice (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Lichtendorf Nord (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Shell Eupen (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (16 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 17:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 19:
Aire de l'Estalot (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 20:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (15 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 22:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 23:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (10 min, 24% → 60%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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 (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Auetal Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 12:
Autohaus Weber (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 13:
Remscheid West (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Shell Eupen (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 18:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 19:
Fastned Aire des Groies (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 20:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 22:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (20 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 23:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 24:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (13 min, 15% → 50%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 121-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3737km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 23 stops vs 24 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 39min vs 6h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~732 kWh vs ~826 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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