In our Berlin to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Vinfast VF9 by 57 minutes, completing the 2303km route in 23h 33min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 29, 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 9 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 23h 33min (57 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 54min
- Energy: ~407 kWh
- Distance: 2303km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
23h 33min |
24h 30min |
| Charging time: |
1h 54min |
2h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~415 kWh |
~415 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (11 min, 22% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Aachener Straße 1100, Köln (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord, Le Rœulx (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Bauer Paris Occasion, Saint-Witz (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon, Villerbon (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express, Labouheyre (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (15 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Vinfast VF9 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (11 min, 26% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Remscheid West, Remscheid (14 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bierset, Grâce-Hollogne (14 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (14 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz, Saint-Witz (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY McDonald's, Artenay (14 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (12 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (17 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros, Milagros (10 min, 16% → 42%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 57-minute advantage over Vinfast VF9 on this 2303km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 54min vs 2h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~407 kWh vs ~596 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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