In our Paris to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the Vinfast VF8 by 18 minutes, completing the 1055km route in 10h 24min. 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
- Total time: 10h 24min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 40min
- Energy: ~197 kWh
- Distance: 1055km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
10h 24min |
10h 42min |
| Charging time: |
40min |
58min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~190 kWh |
~190 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bierset (10 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
OBI (10 min, 15% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 54%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Vinfast VF8 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger ibis Styles (10 min, 18% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 13% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (10 min, 15% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (16 min, 12% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Irxleben (12 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 18-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 1055km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 40min vs 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~197 kWh vs ~244 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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