In our Bucharest to Warsaw EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Vinfast VF9 by 54 minutes, completing the 1186km route in 18h 30min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 22, 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 18h 30min (54 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 27min
- Energy: ~210 kWh
- Distance: 1186km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
18h 30min |
19h 24min |
| Charging time: |
1h 27min |
2h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~213 kWh |
~213 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Sucedava (10 min, 22% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Elektrozaryadka 200Kvt (54 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Lwowska (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (13 min, 28% → 68%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Vinfast VF9 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Sucedava (14 min, 26% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Elektrozaryadka 200Kvt (92 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Lwowska (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (11 min, 18% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (10 min, 10% → 32%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 54-minute advantage over Vinfast VF9 on this 1186km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 27min vs 2h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~210 kWh vs ~307 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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