In our Madrid to Rome EV duel, the Vinfast VF9 beats the Tesla Model X 75 by 484 minutes, completing the 1962km route in 21h 15min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Vinfast VF9 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Vinfast VF9
- Total time: 21h 15min (484 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 25min
- Energy: ~508 kWh
- Distance: 1962km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 75 |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
29h 19min |
21h 15min |
| Charging time: |
8h 47min |
2h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~353 kWh |
~347 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 75 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hostal Torremar, Medinaceli (41 min, 31% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol, Saragossa (60 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
Optimotor 4x4, Lleida (42 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Avia, Manresa (49 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda, Figueres (45 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Novotel Hotel, Narbonne (31 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Logis Nîmotel, Nimes (22 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Ibis, Aix-en-Provence (33 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Hôtel de Mougins, Mougins (30 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Ceriale Sud, Ceriale (19 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze, Varazze (42 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 12:
Tesla Supercharger, Forte dei Marmi (32 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 13:
ABB E-mobility, San Giovanni Valdarno (12 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 14:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (54 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger La Pergola, Magliano (15 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Rome
Vinfast VF9 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera, Calatayud (10 min, 52% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala, Sallent (15 min, 15% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia, Pia (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian, Loupian (18 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de l'Arc, Rousset (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (10 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Ceriale Sud, Ceriale (12 min, 14% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Brugnato Ovest, Brugnato (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 10:
Parcheggio del Cimitero, Chiesina Uzzanese (16 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (11 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Vinfast VF9 Won
The Vinfast VF9 achieved a 484-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 75 on this 1962km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 25min vs 8h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~508 kWh vs ~510 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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