In our London to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Vinfast VF9 by 8 minutes, completing the 1100km route in 11h 54min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Vinfast VF9's 475km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model Y Performance's 411km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model Y Performance needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 11h 54min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 47min
- Energy: ~201 kWh
- Distance: 1100km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
11h 54min |
12h 2min |
| Charging time: |
47min |
56min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~198 kWh |
~198 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kalken direction Antwerpen, Laarne (12 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's, Neukirchen-Vluyn (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle, Ingersleben (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Vinfast VF9 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Oud-Turnhout Zuid, Oud-Turnhout (10 min, 11% → 36%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tankstelle, Neukirchen-Vluyn (10 min, 11% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Vellern Süd, Beckum (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
SB Tank Langer, Hannover (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Total Autohof, Magdeburg (12 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 8-minute advantage over Vinfast VF9 on this 1100km 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 47min vs 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~201 kWh vs ~285 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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