In our Helsinki to Paris EV duel, the smart #1 Pro+ beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 43 minutes, completing the 2486km route in 32h 22min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR's 389km range doesn't beat the smart #1 Pro+'s 340km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro+ needs only 16 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro+
- Total time: 32h 22min (43 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 3h 49min
- Energy: ~453 kWh
- Distance: 2486km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
32h 22min |
33h 5min |
| Charging time: |
3h 49min |
4h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~447 kWh |
~447 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 16% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Vienības (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Girelė (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Vilniaus (42 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Olsze Południe (14 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Żnin Zachód (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Walewice (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 13:
Ehrenberg West (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Shell Eupen (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 15:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Syrest (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Paris
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Niidu (10 min, 42% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Vienības (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Livonija (13 min, 14% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Circle K (77 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Olsze Południe (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Karczma Rzym (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Walewice (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Auetal Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 13:
Autohaus Weber (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 14:
Remscheid West (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Shell Eupen (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Syrest (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the smart #1 Pro+ Won
The smart #1 Pro+ achieved a 43-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2486km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 49min vs 4h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~453 kWh vs ~550 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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