In our Madrid to Helsinki EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 75 minutes, completing the 3744km route in 45h 25min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 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 22 charging stops compared to 24 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 45h 25min (75 min faster)
- Charging stops: 22
- Charging time: 4h 44min
- Energy: ~733 kWh
- Distance: 3744km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
45h 25min |
46h 40min |
| Charging time: |
4h 44min |
5h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
22 |
24 |
| Energy used |
~674 kWh |
~677 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% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (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 (16 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Ressons Est (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
Q8 Le Rœulx Sud (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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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 (15 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 14:
Autohaus König (15 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 15:
MOP Konarzewo (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 16:
Karczma Rzym (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 17:
Kaufland (44 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 18:
Vilniaus (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 19:
Girelė (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 20:
Neste Lucavsala (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 21:
Neste (10 min, 18% → 56%)
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Stop 22:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 17% → 56%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
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 (22 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Ressons Est (18 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Le Rœulx Sud (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Shell Eupen (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 11:
OBI (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 12:
Autohaus Weber (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Auetal Süd (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
EnBW Schnellladepark (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 16:
Autohaus König (20 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 17:
MOP Konarzewo (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 18:
Karczma Rzym (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Olsze Południe (42 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 20:
Vilniaus (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 21:
Girelė (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 22:
Neste Lucavsala (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 23:
Neste (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 24:
IONITY Circle K (15 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 75-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3744km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 22 stops vs 24 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 44min vs 5h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~733 kWh vs ~828 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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