In our Oslo to London EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 29 minutes, completing the 1809km route in 21h 38min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 21h 38min (29 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 55min
- Energy: ~354 kWh
- Distance: 1809km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
21h 38min |
22h 7min |
| Charging time: |
1h 55min |
2h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~326 kWh |
~325 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (11 min, 15% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (19 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
Clever Burger King (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
OstseeCamp Lübecker Bucht (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
REWE (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Varusstraße (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Van der Valk Hotel (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
BP De Beerze (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: London
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Importgatan (12 min, 24% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Gladsaxe Møllevej (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Clever Burger King (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
bft Willer (10 min, 11% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Selgros Öjendorf (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Daisy's Diner (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle Teutopark (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Telekom Bahnhofstraße (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned De Beerze (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (17 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: London
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 29-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1809km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 55min vs 2h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~354 kWh vs ~400 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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