In our Rome to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Vinfast VF9 by 80 minutes, completing the 1859km route in 22h 26min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 6, 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 22h 26min (80 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~329 kWh
- Distance: 1859km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
22h 26min |
23h 46min |
| Charging time: |
2h 17min |
3h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~335 kWh |
~334 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (13 min, 13% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger AVA Shopping Center (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (70 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Vinfast VF9 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (11 min, 17% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (16 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Barje Jug (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (37 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 6:
JP Putevi Srbije (25 min, 11% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (110 min, 10% → 82%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 80-minute advantage over Vinfast VF9 on this 1859km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 17min vs 3h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~329 kWh vs ~481 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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