In our Warsaw to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Vinfast VF9 by 37 minutes, completing the 1762km route in 18h 2min. 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 3 Performance's 424km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 18h 2min (37 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 20min
- Energy: ~312 kWh
- Distance: 1762km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
18h 2min |
18h 39min |
| Charging time: |
1h 20min |
1h 55min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~317 kWh |
~317 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Moya (10 min, 21% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
MOL Kroměřížská (10 min, 22% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Raststation Bad Fischau (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Ledra Ovest (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Rome
Vinfast VF9 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Moya (10 min, 25% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
MOL Kroměřížská (12 min, 14% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Tankstelle Breitenleer Straße West (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Tankstelle (19 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Ledra Ovest (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
Castel Bentivoglio Ovest (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 9:
Ristorante Goyo (11 min, 13% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (11 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 37-minute advantage over Vinfast VF9 on this 1762km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 20min vs 1h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~312 kWh vs ~456 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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