In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Vinfast VF9 beats the Tesla Model S 75 by 430 minutes, completing the 3180km route in 37h 42min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 14, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Vinfast VF9 needs only 17 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Vinfast VF9
- Total time: 37h 42min (430 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 4h 51min
- Energy: ~823 kWh
- Distance: 3180km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 75 |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
44h 52min |
37h 42min |
| Charging time: |
11h 18min |
4h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~572 kWh |
~564 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 75 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Calea Severinului (19 min, 22% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (69 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger IKEA (26 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Odmorište Rastovica Sjever (64 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Shell (24 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Supernova Rudnik (10 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 7:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (55 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Hilton Double Tree Venice North (27 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Brescia Est (40 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Dorno Ovest (33 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Emporio Fratelli Carli (27 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Aire de Cambarette Nord (38 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Gigean Nord (20 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Novotel Hotel (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 16:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (54 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 17:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (56 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 18:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (31 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 19:
AVIA (56 min, 10% → 75%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Vinfast VF9 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (45 min, 27% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (23 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
Barje Sever (16 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (15 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (29 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (16 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Rousset (10 min, 20% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 11% → 37%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Gasparets (22 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 15% → 46%)
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Stop 16:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Ariza Norte (19 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Vinfast VF9 Won
The Vinfast VF9 achieved a 430-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 75 on this 3180km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 17 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 51min vs 11h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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