In our Budapest to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Vinfast VF9 by 10 minutes, completing the 859km route in 8h 34min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 17, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 8h 34min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 29min
- Energy: ~152 kWh
- Distance: 859km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
8h 34min |
8h 44min |
| Charging time: |
29min |
40min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~155 kWh |
~155 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tesla Supercharger Rytířsko (19 min, 11% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
HEM Tankstelle Hansastraße (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Vinfast VF9 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OC Karlov (10 min, 21% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
Burger King Kutnohorská (13 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Esso Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 10-minute advantage over Vinfast VF9 on this 859km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 29min vs 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~152 kWh vs ~222 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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