In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y beats the Vinfast VF8 by 21 minutes, completing the 1679km route in 18h 26min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Vinfast VF8's 376km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model Y's 344km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model Y needs only 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y
- Total time: 18h 26min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 39min
- Energy: ~283 kWh
- Distance: 1679km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
18h 26min |
18h 47min |
| Charging time: |
1h 39min |
1h 55min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~301 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MoBi-Punkt Liststraße (10 min, 45% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Ladná směr Brno (12 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bábolna (11 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (16 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 6:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (17 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (12 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland Gavana (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- 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 Y Won
The Tesla Model Y achieved a 21-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 1679km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 39min vs 1h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~283 kWh vs ~388 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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