In our Bucharest to Warsaw EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Vinfast VF9 by 50 minutes, completing the 1197km route in 18h 34min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Vinfast VF9's 475km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model Y Performance's 411km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model Y Performance needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 18h 34min (50 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 32min
- Energy: ~218 kWh
- Distance: 1197km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
18h 34min |
19h 24min |
| Charging time: |
1h 32min |
2h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~215 kWh |
~213 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Sucedava (15 min, 14% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Maysternya Smaku (30 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 3:
Audi Centre (27 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (20 min, 10% → 73%)
- 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 Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 50-minute advantage over Vinfast VF9 on this 1197km 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 32min vs 2h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~218 kWh vs ~310 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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