In our Bucharest to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Vinfast VF9 by 19 minutes, completing the 821km route in 9h 8min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 6, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 9h 8min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 29min
- Energy: ~145 kWh
- Distance: 821km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
9h 8min |
9h 27min |
| Charging time: |
29min |
45min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~149 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (11 min, 32% → 66%)
-
Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (18 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Vinfast VF9 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
-
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 (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 19-minute advantage over Vinfast VF9 on this 821km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 29min vs 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~145 kWh vs ~213 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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