In our Paris to Riga EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 39 minutes, completing the 2095km route in 24h 15min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 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 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 24h 15min (39 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 42min
- Energy: ~410 kWh
- Distance: 2095km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
24h 15min |
24h 54min |
| Charging time: |
2h 42min |
3h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~377 kWh |
~380 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Q8 Le Rœulx Sud (10 min, 24% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aachener Land Süd (15 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Autohaus Weber (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
HEM Tankstelle Lahe (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Industrie und Gewerbepark Mittelelbe (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Autohaus König (15 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Konarzewo (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Karczma Rzym (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland (44 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 10:
Vilniaus (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Girelė (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Riga
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Le Rœulx Sud (10 min, 32% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell Eupen (16 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Hansestraße (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's Euro Rastpark Theeßen (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Autohaus König (20 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Konarzewo (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Karczma Rzym (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Olsze Południe (42 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 11:
Vilniaus (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Girelė (11 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 39-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2095km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 42min vs 3h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~410 kWh vs ~463 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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