In our Paris to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Vinfast VF9 by 20 minutes, completing the 1251km route in 13h 5min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 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 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 13h 5min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 57min
- Energy: ~221 kWh
- Distance: 1251km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
13h 5min |
13h 25min |
| Charging time: |
57min |
1h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~225 kWh |
~225 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger N10, Ruffec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (18 min, 16% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
Tudanca, Aranda de Duero (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Vinfast VF9 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (11 min, 14% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (12 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Briviesca Norte, Briviesca (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (19 min, 25% → 60%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 20-minute advantage over Vinfast VF9 on this 1251km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 57min vs 1h 15min 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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