In our Paris to Warsaw EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 20 minutes, completing the 1585km route in 15h 59min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 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: 15h 59min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 42min
- Energy: ~310 kWh
- Distance: 1585km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
15h 59min |
16h 19min |
| Charging time: |
1h 42min |
1h 59min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~285 kWh |
~286 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 (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Rogoziniec (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Lądek (21 min, 10% → 79%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
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 (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
EnBW Schnellladepark (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Autohaus König (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Rogoziniec (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Lądek (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Niesułków (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 20-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1585km 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 1h 42min vs 1h 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~310 kWh vs ~350 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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