In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the Vinfast VF9 by 42 minutes, completing the 1926km route in 20h 33min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Vinfast VF9's 475km 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 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
- Total time: 20h 33min (42 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 42min
- Energy: ~360 kWh
- Distance: 1926km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
20h 33min |
21h 15min |
| Charging time: |
1h 42min |
2h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~347 kWh |
~347 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (10 min, 20% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (10 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Castellaro Nord (12 min, 21% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Cambarette Nord (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes (10 min, 13% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (20 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 8:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Ariza Norte (10 min, 20% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Vinfast VF9 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (10 min, 30% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (10 min, 14% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Castellaro Nord (13 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (11 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gasparets (22 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 15% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Ariza Norte (19 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 42-minute advantage over Vinfast VF9 on this 1926km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 42min vs 2h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~360 kWh vs ~499 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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