In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the Vinfast VF8 by 36 minutes, completing the 1671km route in 18h 11min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Vinfast VF8's 376km 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 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
- Total time: 18h 11min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 35min
- Energy: ~312 kWh
- Distance: 1671km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
18h 11min |
18h 47min |
| Charging time: |
1h 35min |
1h 55min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~301 kWh |
~301 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Bělčice (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Teplárny Brno Olympia DC (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (11 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (16 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (30 min, 10% → 84%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Vinfast VF8 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bahnhof Neustadt (10 min, 50% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Győr (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Arad (12 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
OMV (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (17 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 36-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 1671km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 35min vs 1h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~312 kWh vs ~387 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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