In our London to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the Vinfast VF8 by 15 minutes, completing the 1099km route in 11h 51min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Vinfast VF8's 376km 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
- Total time: 11h 51min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 44min
- Energy: ~205 kWh
- Distance: 1099km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
11h 51min |
12h 6min |
| Charging time: |
44min |
1h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~198 kWh |
~198 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kalken direction Antwerpen, Laarne (14 min, 19% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
A2 Bottrop Süd, Bottrop (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle, Ingersleben (10 min, 11% → 54%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Vinfast VF8 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid, Gent (10 min, 13% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Het Goor, Bladel (10 min, 17% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
A2 Bottrop Süd, Bottrop (13 min, 15% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd, Porta Westfalica (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Irxleben, Hohe Börde (12 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 15-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 1099km 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 44min vs 1h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~205 kWh vs ~254 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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