In our Bucharest to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the Vinfast VF8 by 20 minutes, completing the 821km route in 9h 15min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
- Total time: 9h 15min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 36min
- Energy: ~153 kWh
- Distance: 821km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
9h 15min |
9h 35min |
| Charging time: |
36min |
52min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~149 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (15 min, 26% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (21 min, 10% → 74%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Vinfast VF8 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (27 min, 18% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (15 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 20-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 821km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 36min vs 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~153 kWh vs ~190 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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