In our Berlin to London EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Vinfast VF9 by 14 minutes, completing the 1097km route in 11h 43min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 11h 43min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 41min
- Energy: ~194 kWh
- Distance: 1097km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
11h 43min |
11h 57min |
| Charging time: |
41min |
58min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~197 kWh |
~197 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 22% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Van der Valk (11 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: London
Vinfast VF9 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 26% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tankstelle Grothusstraße (11 min, 11% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned De Beerze (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 4:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (12 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (15 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 14-minute advantage over Vinfast VF9 on this 1097km 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 41min vs 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~194 kWh vs ~284 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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