In our Munich to Barcelona EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 20 minutes, completing the 1329km route in 14h 24min. The key advantage? 2 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 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 14h 24min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 21min
- Energy: ~260 kWh
- Distance: 1329km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
14h 24min |
14h 44min |
| Charging time: |
1h 21min |
1h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~239 kWh |
~240 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Migrol Service, Wallisellen (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Migrol Westside, Bern (15 min, 11% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Fontanelles, Seynod (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Hôtel Mercure, Valence (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Marguerittes Nord, Marguerittes (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Gasparets, Sigean (21 min, 10% → 79%)
- Arrival: Barcelona
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ABB Research, Baden (10 min, 13% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Gurbrü, Gurbrü (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 3:
Backstage Pub, Gland (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Drumettaz, Mouxy (14 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Hôtel Mercure, Valence (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Aire d'Estézargues Nord, Estézargues (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aire De Lespignan Nord, Lespignan (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
ANDGO, La Jonquera (15 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Barcelona
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 20-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1329km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 21min vs 1h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~260 kWh vs ~294 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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