In our Bucharest to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Vinfast VF9 by 58 minutes, completing the 1860km route in 22h 4min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 22h 4min (58 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 52min
- Energy: ~329 kWh
- Distance: 1860km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
22h 4min |
23h 2min |
| Charging time: |
1h 52min |
2h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~335 kWh |
~335 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (34 min, 23% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Eni (16 min, 16% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (18 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Autogrill Po Ovest (11 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
Ristorante Goyo (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (11 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 58-minute advantage over Vinfast VF9 on this 1860km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 52min vs 2h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~329 kWh vs ~482 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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