In our Prague to Paris EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 18 minutes, completing the 1033km route in 10h 11min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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: 10h 11min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 58min
- Energy: ~202 kWh
- Distance: 1033km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
10h 11min |
10h 29min |
| Charging time: |
58min |
1h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~186 kWh |
~186 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Autohof Schwabach West (12 min, 11% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (18 min, 10% → 73%)
- Arrival: Paris
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
Bonfelder Straße (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Tank & Rast Raststätte Pfalz (10 min, 11% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's (25 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Aire Reims Champagne Nord (17 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 18-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1033km 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 58min vs 1h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~202 kWh vs ~228 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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