In our Paris to Lisbon EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 13 minutes, completing the 1723km route in 18h 49min. 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 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 18h 49min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 14min
- Energy: ~337 kWh
- Distance: 1723km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
18h 49min |
19h 2min |
| Charging time: |
2h 14min |
2h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~310 kWh |
~310 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (10 min, 22% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire des Groies (10 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger McDonald's (18 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
Bitorialanda Kalea (34 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
Autovía de Castilla (17 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Cepsa (14 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (21 min, 10% → 79%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (10 min, 30% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire des Groies (13 min, 13% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Autovía de Castilla (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Cepsa (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Área de Serviço de Aveiras (14 min, 10% → 24%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 13-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1723km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 14min vs 2h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~337 kWh vs ~381 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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