In our Berlin to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Vinfast VF9 by 41 minutes, completing the 2302km route in 23h 49min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Vinfast VF9's 475km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model Y Performance's 411km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model Y Performance needs only 11 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 23h 49min (41 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 4min
- Energy: ~420 kWh
- Distance: 2302km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
23h 49min |
24h 30min |
| Charging time: |
2h 4min |
2h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~414 kWh |
~415 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Ehrenberg West, Wuppertal (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bierset, Grâce-Hollogne (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Bauer Paris Occasion, Saint-Witz (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon, Villerbon (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger N10, Ruffec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (10 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (13 min, 15% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Carburantes, Lerma (12 min, 14% → 60%)
- 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 Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 41-minute advantage over Vinfast VF9 on this 2302km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 4min vs 2h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~420 kWh vs ~596 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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