In our Madrid to Bucharest EV duel, the Vinfast VF9 beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 502 minutes, completing the 3180km route in 38h 28min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on October 11, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 100's 488km range doesn't beat the Vinfast VF9's 475km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Vinfast VF9 needs only 15 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Vinfast VF9
- Total time: 38h 28min (502 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 5h 56min
- Energy: ~823 kWh
- Distance: 3180km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 100 |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
46h 50min |
38h 28min |
| Charging time: |
11h 28min |
5h 56min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~572 kWh |
~563 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 100 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hostal Torremar (10 min, 52% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (70 min, 12% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (72 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (43 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Novotel Hotel (19 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Logis Nîmotel (27 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Aire de Vidauban Sud (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Polygone Riviera (24 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (24 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger MH Hotel Piacenza Fiera (21 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Scaligera Sud (14 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Centro Acquisti Le Piramidi (21 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Outlet Village (30 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 14:
Starine south (Novo Mesto - Krško) (34 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Shell (33 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 16:
Odmorište Babina Greda Jug (66 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger IKEA (44 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 18:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (50 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 19:
Kaufland (76 min, 10% → 74%)
- 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 Vinfast VF9 Won
The Vinfast VF9 achieved a 502-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 100 on this 3180km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 56min vs 11h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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