In our Sofia to Brussels EV duel, the smart #1 Pro+ beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 1 minutes, completing the 2076km route in 22h 23min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 27, 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 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro+
- Total time: 22h 23min (1 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 1min
- Energy: ~379 kWh
- Distance: 2076km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
22h 23min |
22h 24min |
| Charging time: |
3h 1min |
3h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~374 kWh |
~374 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (21 min, 50% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (20 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (23 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Epgert (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (14 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Brussels
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:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the smart #1 Pro+ Won
The smart #1 Pro+ achieved a 1-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2076km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~379 kWh vs ~459 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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