In our Rome to Helsinki EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 51 minutes, completing the 2818km route in 34h 38min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 17 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 34h 38min (51 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 3h 33min
- Energy: ~552 kWh
- Distance: 2818km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
34h 38min |
35h 29min |
| Charging time: |
3h 33min |
4h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~507 kWh |
~507 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:
Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (10 min, 18% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (12 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Fella Est (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Tankstelle Hirschstettner Straße (10 min, 18% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
MOL Kroměřížská (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Moya (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (15 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 11:
Factory Annopol (34 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 12:
MOP Rudniki Południe (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 25% → 63%)
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Stop 15:
Cafe Baltica (16 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 16:
Neste (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Circle K (11 min, 11% → 56%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (14 min, 34% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Adige Est (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Fella Est (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Raststation Kapfenberg Süd (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
eni Tankstelle Wiener Neustädter Straße (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
Tesco (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Uniwar P1 (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 11:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (14 min, 15% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Zajazd Plan (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Factory Annopol (34 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 14:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (46 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 15:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Circle K (15 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 51-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2818km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 17 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 33min vs 4h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~552 kWh vs ~623 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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