In our Rome to Brussels EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 23 minutes, completing the 1450km route in 15h 49min. 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 15h 49min (23 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 31min
- Energy: ~284 kWh
- Distance: 1450km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
15h 49min |
16h 12min |
| Charging time: |
1h 31min |
1h 52min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~261 kWh |
~262 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 26% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Secchia Est (12 min, 13% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Mühlematt Ost (19 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Keskastel Est (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Shopping Cora (16 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Brussels
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Via del Lago (15 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Roadhouse (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Free To X Villoresi Est (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Eggberg A2 (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire du Haut Koenigsbourg (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Keskastel Est (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Shopping Cora (22 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 23-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1450km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 31min vs 1h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~284 kWh vs ~321 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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