In our Vilnius to Amsterdam EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 18 minutes, completing the 1690km route in 17h 56min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 17h 56min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 53min
- Energy: ~331 kWh
- Distance: 1690km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
17h 56min |
18h 14min |
| Charging time: |
1h 53min |
2h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~304 kWh |
~306 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (10 min, 32% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (12 min, 11% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Factory Annopol (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Nowostawy (11 min, 18% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Chwałszyce (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Walewice (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (15 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 9:
Grönegau Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Recharge Verzorgingsplaats Struik (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (24 min, 39% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Nowostawy (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Skarboszewo (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (18 min, 17% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle Friedenstraße (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
NORMA (10 min, 12% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
XXXLutz (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Allego Westfalen Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Tango Vundelaar (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 18-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1690km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 53min vs 2h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~331 kWh vs ~374 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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