In our Madrid to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the Vinfast VF8 by 20 minutes, completing the 1252km route in 13h 6min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
- Total time: 13h 6min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 56min
- Energy: ~234 kWh
- Distance: 1252km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
13h 6min |
13h 26min |
| Charging time: |
56min |
1h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~225 kWh |
~226 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% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Est (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger N10 (13 min, 24% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (10 min, 14% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (12 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 20-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 1252km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 56min vs 1h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~234 kWh vs ~290 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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