In our Berlin to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the Vinfast VF8 by 20 minutes, completing the 1488km route in 15h 11min. 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 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 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
- Total time: 15h 11min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 12min
- Energy: ~278 kWh
- Distance: 1488km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
15h 11min |
15h 31min |
| Charging time: |
1h 12min |
1h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~268 kWh |
~268 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Marktschorgast (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Langenbruck A9, Reichertshofen (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
MPREIS, Scharnitz (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Eni Paganella Ovest, Stazione di Lavis (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Electra Mantova Village, Bagnolo San Vito (12 min, 17% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Osteria De'Giusti, Ciliegi (18 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Rome
Vinfast VF8 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Marktschorgast (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger, Greding (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße, München (10 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Hofer, Schönberg im Stubaital (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Eni Paganella Ovest, Stazione di Lavis (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Electra Old Wild West, San Giorgio Bigarello (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 20-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 1488km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 12min vs 1h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~278 kWh vs ~344 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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