In our Paris to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the Vinfast VF8 by 16 minutes, completing the 1254km route in 13h 10min. 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 10min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 58min
- Energy: ~234 kWh
- Distance: 1254km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
13h 10min |
13h 26min |
| Charging time: |
58min |
1h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~226 kWh |
~225 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (10 min, 37% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Rue de l'Auvent, Champniers (11 min, 21% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express, Labouheyre (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (11 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (16 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Vinfast VF8 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (10 min, 30% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (10 min, 19% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (10 min, 13% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros, Milagros (10 min, 22% → 54%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 16-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 1254km 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 58min vs 1h 15min 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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