In our Madrid to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Vinfast VF9 by 16 minutes, completing the 1250km route in 13h 5min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 31, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 13h 5min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 59min
- Energy: ~221 kWh
- Distance: 1250km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
13h 5min |
13h 21min |
| Charging time: |
59min |
1h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~225 kWh |
~226 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Carburantes (10 min, 54% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (16 min, 24% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger N10 (13 min, 14% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Paris
Vinfast VF9 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (11 min, 11% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Est (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger N10 (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (13 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 16-minute advantage over Vinfast VF9 on this 1250km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 59min vs 1h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~221 kWh vs ~324 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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