In our London to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Vinfast VF9 by 39 minutes, completing the 1688km route in 18h 23min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 18h 23min (39 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 21min
- Energy: ~299 kWh
- Distance: 1688km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
18h 23min |
19h 2min |
| Charging time: |
1h 21min |
1h 56min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~304 kWh |
~305 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Bosgouet Nord (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
Relais de la Ronde (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (14 min, 13% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Vinfast VF9 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Bosgouet Nord (15 min, 15% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
Jardiland (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 3:
Relais de la Ronde (20 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (22 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (12 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (17 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (10 min, 16% → 42%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 39-minute advantage over Vinfast VF9 on this 1688km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 21min vs 1h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~299 kWh vs ~437 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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