In our Bucharest to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Vinfast VF9 by 44 minutes, completing the 1679km route in 17h 51min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 5, 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 17h 51min (44 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 14min
- Energy: ~297 kWh
- Distance: 1679km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
17h 51min |
18h 35min |
| Charging time: |
1h 14min |
1h 57min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (11 min, 32% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
HEM Tankstelle Hansastraße (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Vinfast VF9 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (18 min, 35% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (17 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Lamačská cesta (15 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
OC Karlov (11 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Shell (14 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Esso Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 44-minute advantage over Vinfast VF9 on this 1679km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 14min vs 1h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~297 kWh vs ~435 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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