In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 71 minutes, completing the 2929km route in 32h 10min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 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 16 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 32h 10min (71 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 3h 42min
- Energy: ~574 kWh
- Distance: 2929km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
32h 10min |
33h 21min |
| Charging time: |
3h 42min |
4h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~527 kWh |
~528 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 (17 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (12 min, 18% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Fratta Nord (18 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (20 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (15 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 11:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (20 min, 13% → 73%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Vila Sana (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 15:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Ariza Norte (15 min, 13% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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 (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Eni Via Vetrego (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (29 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Gasparets (26 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 17:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Ariza Norte (22 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 71-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2929km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 42min vs 4h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~574 kWh vs ~648 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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