In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Vinfast VF9 by 35 minutes, completing the 1923km route in 20h 40min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. 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 8 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 20h 40min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 49min
- Energy: ~351 kWh
- Distance: 1923km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
20h 40min |
21h 15min |
| Charging time: |
1h 49min |
2h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~346 kWh |
~347 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (22 min, 19% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
ANDGO (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Ariza Norte (12 min, 13% → 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 Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 35-minute advantage over Vinfast VF9 on this 1923km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 49min vs 2h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~351 kWh vs ~498 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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