In our Riga to Dublin EV duel, the smart #1 Pro+ beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 15 minutes, completing the 2711km route in 34h 44min. 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 340km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The smart #1 Pro+ needs only 18 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro+
- Total time: 34h 44min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 18
- Charging time: 4h 25min
- Energy: ~494 kWh
- Distance: 2711km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
34h 44min |
34h 59min |
| Charging time: |
4h 25min |
4h 38min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~488 kWh |
~488 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vilniaus (40 min, 21% → 86%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (14 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Walewice (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Hellweg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned De Beerze (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Gentbrugge Nord (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 15:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 18:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (48 min, 38% → 85%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Karczma Rzym (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Walewice (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Auetal Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
Autohaus Weber (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
HPC E.ON Drive Ladepark Beecker Straße (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned De Beerze (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 16:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 19:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 19%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the smart #1 Pro+ Won
The smart #1 Pro+ achieved a 15-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2711km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 18 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 25min vs 4h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~494 kWh vs ~599 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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