In our Madrid to London EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the Vinfast VF8 by 32 minutes, completing the 1691km route in 18h 31min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Vinfast VF8's 376km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus's 332km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus needs only 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
- Total time: 18h 31min (32 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 26min
- Energy: ~316 kWh
- Distance: 1691km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
18h 31min |
19h 3min |
| Charging time: |
1h 26min |
1h 57min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~304 kWh |
~304 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Restaurante Jundiz (13 min, 16% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Saugon Est (22 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 4:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (11 min, 13% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: London
Vinfast VF8 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (10 min, 26% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 17% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (21 min, 14% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Saint-Léger Est (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 32-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 1691km 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 26min vs 1h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~316 kWh vs ~391 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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