In our Prague to Brussels EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 9 minutes, completing the 902km route in 8h 57min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 8h 57min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 44min
- Energy: ~177 kWh
- Distance: 902km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
8h 57min |
9h 6min |
| Charging time: |
44min |
54min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~162 kWh |
~162 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K Autohof Tennenlohe (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Brussels
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K Autohof Tennenlohe (10 min, 20% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (10 min, 12% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (14 min, 12% → 50%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 9-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 902km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 44min vs 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~177 kWh vs ~199 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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