In our Budapest to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Vinfast VF9 by 32 minutes, completing the 1481km route in 14h 21min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 30, 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 14h 21min (32 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 3min
- Energy: ~262 kWh
- Distance: 1481km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
14h 21min |
14h 53min |
| Charging time: |
1h 3min |
1h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~267 kWh |
~267 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
EDEKA Hartmannsgruber Lagerhausstraße (10 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Autohof Schwabach West (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
mblty Kraichgau Nord (10 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (12 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Paris
Vinfast VF9 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 16% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Donautal Ost (10 min, 12% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Total Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
Bonfelder Straße (15 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Geistkircher Straße Rohrbach (19 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (21 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 32-minute advantage over Vinfast VF9 on this 1481km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 3min vs 1h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~262 kWh vs ~384 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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