In our Munich to Amsterdam EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 6 minutes, completing the 805km route in 8h 40min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 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 3 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 8h 40min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 38min
- Energy: ~158 kWh
- Distance: 805km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
8h 40min |
8h 46min |
| Charging time: |
38min |
58min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~145 kWh |
~150 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord, Esselbach (15 min, 12% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Raststätte Epgert, Hümmerich (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Helderloh, Rees (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
AVIA Tankstelle Hochstraße, München (10 min, 99% → 100%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Hotel Brunnenhof, Weibersbrunn (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
mblty Bad Camberg Ost, Bad Camberg (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost, Bad Honnef (13 min, 15% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Helderloh, Rees (15 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 6-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 805km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 38min vs 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~158 kWh vs ~178 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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