In our Madrid to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Vinfast VF9 by 128 minutes, completing the 3128km route in 36h 20min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 5, 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 13 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 36h 20min (128 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 40min
- Energy: ~553 kWh
- Distance: 3128km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
36h 20min |
38h 28min |
| Charging time: |
3h 40min |
5h 56min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~563 kWh |
~563 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera (10 min, 49% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 13% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian (10 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Arc (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Conioli Sud (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Monte Alto Sud (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 11:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger AVA Shopping Center (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 13:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (70 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Vinfast VF9 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera (10 min, 52% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (15 min, 15% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (18 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de l'Arc (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Conioli Sud (19 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (22 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Monte Alto Sud (25 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 11:
Barje Jug (12 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (37 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 13:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 14:
JP Putevi Srbije (25 min, 11% → 60%)
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Stop 15:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (110 min, 10% → 82%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 128-minute advantage over Vinfast VF9 on this 3128km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 40min vs 5h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~553 kWh vs ~810 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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