In our Berlin to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y beats the Vinfast VF8 by 23 minutes, completing the 2305km route in 24h 1min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 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 11 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y
- Total time: 24h 1min (23 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 15min
- Energy: ~389 kWh
- Distance: 2305km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
24h 1min |
24h 24min |
| Charging time: |
2h 15min |
2h 38min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~415 kWh |
~415 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
XXXLutz, Garbsen (10 min, 15% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
DEX, Hamm (10 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord, Eschweiler (11 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord, Le Roeulx (16 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 5:
Bauer Paris Occasion, Saint-Witz (14 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon, Villerbon (18 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger N10, Ruffec (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (10 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (13 min, 17% → 71%)
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Stop 10:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Carburantes, Lerma (13 min, 14% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Vinfast VF8 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Auetal Nord, Auetal (10 min, 12% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
DEX, Hamm (13 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord, Eschweiler (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord, Le Roeulx (21 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz, Saint-Witz (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY McDonald's, Artenay (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros, Milagros (10 min, 22% → 54%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Won
The Tesla Model Y achieved a 23-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 2305km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 15min vs 2h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~389 kWh vs ~533 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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