In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Vinfast VF9 beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 351 minutes, completing the 1678km route in 18h 48min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on October 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 100's 488km range doesn't beat the Vinfast VF9's 475km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Vinfast VF9 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Vinfast VF9
- Total time: 18h 48min (351 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 1min
- Energy: ~435 kWh
- Distance: 1678km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 100 |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
24h 39min |
18h 48min |
| Charging time: |
7h 13min |
2h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 100 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (31 min, 50% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
MOL Bělčice (21 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (37 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
Bory Mall (72 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Auchan (22 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
MOL Szatymazi nyugat (44 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (93 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (70 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 9:
Petrom Maracineni (43 min, 10% → 46%)
- 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 Vinfast VF9 Won
The Vinfast VF9 achieved a 351-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 100 on this 1678km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 1min vs 7h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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