In our London to Berlin EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 11 minutes, completing the 1101km route in 12h 9min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 12h 9min (11 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 2min
- Energy: ~216 kWh
- Distance: 1101km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
12h 9min |
12h 20min |
| Charging time: |
1h 2min |
1h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~198 kWh |
~198 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Oostendse Baan, Gistel (11 min, 23% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Het Goor, Bladel (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
A2 Bottrop Süd, Bottrop (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd, Porta Westfalica (16 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Irxleben, Hohe Börde (11 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Berlin
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid, Gent (10 min, 13% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Het Goor, Bladel (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
A2 Bottrop Süd, Bottrop (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd, Porta Westfalica (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Hansestraße, Braunschweig (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's Euro Rastpark Theeßen, Möckern (11 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 11-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1101km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 2min vs 1h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~216 kWh vs ~243 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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