In our Budapest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the Vinfast VF9 by 61 minutes, completing the 2488km route in 26h 10min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Vinfast VF9's 475km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus's 332km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus needs only 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
- Total time: 26h 10min (61 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 20min
- Energy: ~465 kWh
- Distance: 2488km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
26h 10min |
27h 11min |
| Charging time: |
2h 20min |
3h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~448 kWh |
~445 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tepanje West (Maribor - Celje) (10 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (10 min, 22% → 35%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Tesla Service Center (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
ANDGO (15 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Ariza Norte (10 min, 20% → 58%)
- 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 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 61-minute advantage over Vinfast VF9 on this 2488km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 20min vs 3h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~465 kWh vs ~644 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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