In our Paris to Berlin EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 12 minutes, completing the 1051km route in 10h 42min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 10h 42min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 59min
- Energy: ~206 kWh
- Distance: 1051km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
10h 42min |
10h 54min |
| Charging time: |
59min |
1h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~189 kWh |
~190 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Novotel Valenciennes (10 min, 40% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell Eupen (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (16 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Irxleben (11 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Berlin
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger ibis Styles (11 min, 18% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (10 min, 13% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Total Autohof (14 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 12-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1051km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 59min vs 1h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~206 kWh vs ~232 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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