In our Berlin to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Vinfast VF9 by 18 minutes, completing the 1048km route in 10h 23min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 25, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 10h 23min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 42min
- Energy: ~185 kWh
- Distance: 1048km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
10h 23min |
10h 41min |
| Charging time: |
42min |
58min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~189 kWh |
~189 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (17 min, 22% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord, Eschweiler (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (11 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (19 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 18-minute advantage over Vinfast VF9 on this 1048km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 42min vs 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~185 kWh vs ~271 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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