In our Zagreb to Madrid EV duel, the smart #1 Pro beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 53 minutes, completing the 2156km route in 23h 24min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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: 23h 24min (53 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 35min
- Energy: ~422 kWh
- Distance: 2156km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
23h 24min |
24h 17min |
| Charging time: |
2h 35min |
3h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~388 kWh |
~388 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 (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (20 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Castellaro Nord (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (15 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (20 min, 13% → 73%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Vila Sana (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Ariza Norte (15 min, 13% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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 (29 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Gasparets (26 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Ariza Norte (22 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the smart #1 Pro Won
The smart #1 Pro achieved a 53-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2156km 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 35min vs 3h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~422 kWh vs ~477 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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