In our Berlin to Rome EV duel, the Vinfast VF8 beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 251 minutes, completing the 1495km route in 15h 31min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 100's 488km range doesn't beat the Vinfast VF8's 376km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Vinfast VF8 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Vinfast VF8
- Total time: 15h 31min (251 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 28min
- Energy: ~346 kWh
- Distance: 1495km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 100 |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
19h 42min |
15h 31min |
| Charging time: |
5h 11min |
1h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~269 kWh |
~268 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 100 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Total Autohof Kleinhelmsdorf, Heidegrund (40 min, 33% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Schnaittach (40 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Ingolstadt (81 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
ÖAMTC Fahrtechnik Zentrum, Innsbruck (13 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Raststätte Lanz - Brenner, Brennero (32 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger, Affi (17 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (26 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (52 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger La Pergola, Magliano (10 min, 10% → 32%)
- 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 Vinfast VF8 Won
The Vinfast VF8 achieved a 251-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 100 on this 1495km 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 28min vs 5h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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