In our London to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the Vinfast VF9 by 29 minutes, completing the 1724km route in 18h 0min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 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 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
- Total time: 18h 0min (29 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 23min
- Energy: ~322 kWh
- Distance: 1724km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
18h 0min |
18h 29min |
| Charging time: |
1h 23min |
1h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~310 kWh |
~310 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (10 min, 22% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tienbaan (10 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
E-Maxx Ladepark (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
EWE Go McDonald's (10 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Weierbachweg (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (10 min, 12% → 52%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Vinfast VF9 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (11 min, 31% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aachener Land Süd (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (11 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 6:
EWE Go McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
Electra Stop & Go Pendlerparkplatz Amstetten West (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 9:
da emobil Burger King Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Győr (10 min, 10% → 36%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 29-minute advantage over Vinfast VF9 on this 1724km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 23min vs 1h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~322 kWh vs ~446 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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