In our London to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Vinfast VF9 by 30 minutes, completing the 1690km route in 18h 32min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 18h 32min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 27min
- Energy: ~308 kWh
- Distance: 1690km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
18h 32min |
19h 2min |
| Charging time: |
1h 27min |
1h 56min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~304 kWh |
~305 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Les Viviers Canger (11 min, 19% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Relais de la Ronde (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Carburantes (12 min, 14% → 60%)
- 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 Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 30-minute advantage over Vinfast VF9 on this 1690km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 27min vs 1h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~308 kWh vs ~438 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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