In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Vinfast VF9 by 45 minutes, completing the 1675km route in 18h 3min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Vinfast VF9's 475km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 Performance's 424km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 18h 3min (45 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 23min
- Energy: ~296 kWh
- Distance: 1675km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
18h 3min |
18h 48min |
| Charging time: |
1h 23min |
2h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Bělčice (10 min, 17% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Agrotec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (13 min, 16% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
OMV DN69 (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (24 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Vinfast VF9 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (14 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (14 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (24 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
OMV DN69 (27 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (19 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 45-minute advantage over Vinfast VF9 on this 1675km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 23min vs 2h 1min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~296 kWh vs ~434 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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