In our Paris to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Vinfast VF9 by 12 minutes, completing the 1252km route in 13h 13min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Vinfast VF9's 475km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model Y Performance's 411km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model Y Performance needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 13h 13min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 4min
- Energy: ~228 kWh
- Distance: 1252km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
13h 13min |
13h 25min |
| Charging time: |
1h 4min |
1h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~225 kWh |
~225 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (10 min, 36% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (14 min, 28% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express, Labouheyre (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (17 min, 10% → 68%)
- 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 Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 12-minute advantage over Vinfast VF9 on this 1252km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 4min vs 1h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~228 kWh vs ~324 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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