In our Berlin to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the Vinfast VF8 by 19 minutes, completing the 1050km route in 10h 25min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Vinfast VF8's 376km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus's 332km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
- Total time: 10h 25min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 41min
- Energy: ~196 kWh
- Distance: 1050km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
10h 25min |
10h 44min |
| Charging time: |
41min |
58min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~189 kWh |
~190 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 16% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Ehrenberg West, Wuppertal (10 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bierset, Grâce-Hollogne (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (11 min, 13% → 58%)
- Arrival: Paris
Vinfast VF8 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Auetal Nord, Auetal (10 min, 12% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
DEX, Hamm (13 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord, Eschweiler (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord, Le Rœulx (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Syrest, Roye (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 19-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 1050km 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 (~196 kWh vs ~243 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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