In our Zagreb to Bern EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 16 minutes, completing the 896km route in 10h 20min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
smart #1 Pro
- Total time: 10h 20min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 52min
- Energy: ~175 kWh
- Distance: 896km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
10h 20min |
10h 36min |
| Charging time: |
52min |
1h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~161 kWh |
~162 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (10 min, 51% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord (17 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Centro Calzaturiero (12 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Bern
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (10 min, 56% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Vega (14 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Via Sumatra (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
GoFast McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 16-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 896km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 52min vs 1h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~175 kWh vs ~198 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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