In our Warsaw to London EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Vinfast VF9 by 29 minutes, completing the 1634km route in 16h 51min. 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 Performance's 424km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 16h 51min (29 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 12min
- Energy: ~289 kWh
- Distance: 1634km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
16h 51min |
17h 20min |
| Charging time: |
1h 12min |
1h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~294 kWh |
~294 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 29% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Am Fichtenplan Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Recharge Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (10 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
HPC E.ON Drive Ladepark Beecker Straße (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Van der Valk (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: London
Vinfast VF9 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 32% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus König (10 min, 11% → 36%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (11 min, 19% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (12 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (15 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle Grothusstraße (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned De Beerze (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 8:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (12 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (15 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 29-minute advantage over Vinfast VF9 on this 1634km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 12min vs 1h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~289 kWh vs ~423 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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