In our Rome to London EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Vinfast VF9 by 30 minutes, completing the 1760km route in 19h 36min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 19h 36min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 35min
- Energy: ~321 kWh
- Distance: 1760km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
19h 36min |
20h 6min |
| Charging time: |
1h 35min |
2h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~317 kWh |
~316 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (12 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Eggberg A2 (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Champ Roland (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: London
Vinfast VF9 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Secchia Est (13 min, 14% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (16 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg Ost (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (18 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Champ Roland (17 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (24 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Tesla Model Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 30-minute advantage over Vinfast VF9 on this 1760km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 35min vs 2h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~321 kWh vs ~456 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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