In our Madrid to Athens EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 77 minutes, completing the 3181km route in 44h 20min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 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 16 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 44h 20min (77 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 4h 18min
- Energy: ~623 kWh
- Distance: 3181km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
44h 20min |
45h 37min |
| Charging time: |
4h 18min |
5h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~573 kWh |
~573 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (17 min, 22% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (12 min, 22% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (14 min, 15% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de l'Arc (20 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 7:
Conioli Sud (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Roadhouse (14 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Electra Formì Shopping & Food (14 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Via Luigi Einaudi (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
Sangro Ovest (16 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 13:
Ewiva McGallon (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 14:
Electrip Le Colonne Settore D4 (36 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 15:
Xenos (31 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 16:
Sklavenitis Supermarket (17 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Athens
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (16 min, 15% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (19 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (14 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Conioli Sud (16 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Roadhouse (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 11:
La Pioppa Ovest (12 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY KFC (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Via Luigi Einaudi (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 14:
Sangro Ovest (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 15:
Ewiva McGallon (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 16:
Q8 easy Via Appia (33 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 17:
Xenos (51 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 18:
Epirus Plaza (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 19:
Elpefuture SEA Vélou pros Athína (11 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 77-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3181km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 18min vs 5h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~623 kWh vs ~703 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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