In our London to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Vinfast VF9 by 27 minutes, completing the 1724km route in 18h 2min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 18h 2min (27 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 25min
- Energy: ~315 kWh
- Distance: 1724km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
18h 2min |
18h 29min |
| Charging time: |
1h 25min |
1h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~310 kWh |
~310 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (10 min, 21% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tienbaan (11 min, 12% → 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% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
EWE Go McDonald's (10 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Weierbachweg (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (11 min, 10% → 50%)
- 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 Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 27-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 25min vs 1h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~315 kWh vs ~446 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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