In our Bucharest to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Vinfast VF9 by 68 minutes, completing the 2300km route in 23h 36min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. 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 10 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 23h 36min (68 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 47min
- Energy: ~407 kWh
- Distance: 2300km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
23h 36min |
24h 44min |
| Charging time: |
1h 47min |
2h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~414 kWh |
~415 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (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 (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Roggendorf (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Donautal Ost (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle Nürnberger Straße 25 (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Bonfelder Straße (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Tankstelle Südstraße (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (12 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Paris
Vinfast VF9 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (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%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 18% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 13% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Tankstelle Wientalstraße (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 8:
Smatrics Hub Suben (14 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Total Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 11:
Bonfelder Straße (15 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Geistkircher Straße Rohrbach (19 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (21 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 68-minute advantage over Vinfast VF9 on this 2300km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 47min vs 2h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~407 kWh vs ~596 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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