In our Budapest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Vinfast VF9 by 68 minutes, completing the 2471km route in 26h 3min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 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 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 26h 3min (68 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 12min
- Energy: ~437 kWh
- Distance: 2471km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
26h 3min |
27h 11min |
| Charging time: |
2h 12min |
3h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~445 kWh |
~445 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tepanje West (Maribor - Celje) (11 min, 18% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Brescia Est (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 22% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Ariza Norte (10 min, 15% → 54%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Vinfast VF9 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tepanje West (Maribor - Celje) (10 min, 23% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Center Ljubljana (16 min, 24% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (14 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Brescia Est (20 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (16 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Rousset (10 min, 20% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 11% → 37%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Gasparets (22 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 15% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Ariza Norte (19 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 68-minute advantage over Vinfast VF9 on this 2471km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 12min vs 3h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~437 kWh vs ~640 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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