In our Madrid to Berlin EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 48 minutes, completing the 2304km route in 24h 16min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 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 13 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 24h 16min (48 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 30min
- Energy: ~451 kWh
- Distance: 2304km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
24h 16min |
25h 4min |
| Charging time: |
2h 30min |
3h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~415 kWh |
~415 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (10 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (11 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Vémars Est (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
Carrefour Valenciennes (16 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Shell Eupen (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (16 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Irxleben (11 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Berlin
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (10 min, 26% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10 (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Vémars Est (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Carrefour Valenciennes (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Shell Eupen (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
Aral Hansestraße (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
McDonald's Euro Rastpark Theeßen (11 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 48-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2304km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 30min vs 3h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~451 kWh vs ~509 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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