In our Berlin to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the Vinfast VF9 by 25 minutes, completing the 1488km route in 15h 11min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Vinfast VF9's 475km 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
- Total time: 15h 11min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 12min
- Energy: ~278 kWh
- Distance: 1488km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
15h 11min |
15h 36min |
| Charging time: |
1h 12min |
1h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~268 kWh |
~268 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Marktschorgast (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Langenbruck A9, Reichertshofen (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
MPREIS, Scharnitz (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Eni Paganella Ovest, Stazione di Lavis (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Electra Mantova Village, Bagnolo San Vito (12 min, 17% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Osteria De'Giusti, Ciliegi (18 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Rome
Vinfast VF9 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Schnaittach (15 min, 15% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße, München (12 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Hofer, Schönberg im Stubaital (13 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Eni Paganella Ovest, Stazione di Lavis (13 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
Electra Old Wild West, San Giorgio Bigarello (16 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (11 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 25-minute advantage over Vinfast VF9 on this 1488km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 12min vs 1h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~278 kWh vs ~385 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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