In our Sofia to Amsterdam EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 40 minutes, completing the 2120km route in 22h 21min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 6, 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 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 22h 21min (40 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 25min
- Energy: ~415 kWh
- Distance: 2120km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
22h 21min |
23h 1min |
| Charging time: |
2h 25min |
3h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~382 kWh |
~382 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (16 min, 50% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (15 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (18 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Raststation Gralla Ost (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (11 min, 15% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle Aschaffenburger Straße (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Epgert (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
Rastplatz Helderloh (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (12 min, 55% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (22 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 11:
OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 12:
Königsforst Ost (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
Rastplatz Helderloh (15 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 40-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2120km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 25min vs 3h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~415 kWh vs ~469 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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