In our Rome to Warsaw EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 30 minutes, completing the 1761km route in 18h 36min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 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 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 18h 36min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 51min
- Energy: ~345 kWh
- Distance: 1761km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
18h 36min |
19h 6min |
| Charging time: |
1h 51min |
2h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~317 kWh |
~317 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 (14 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
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 (11 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 30-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1761km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 51min vs 2h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~345 kWh vs ~389 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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