In our Bucharest to Budapest EV duel, the Vinfast VF9 beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 160 minutes, completing the 823km route in 9h 27min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on October 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 100's 488km range doesn't beat the Vinfast VF9's 475km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Vinfast VF9 needs only 3 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Vinfast VF9
- Total time: 9h 27min (160 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 45min
- Energy: ~213 kWh
- Distance: 823km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 100 |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
12h 7min |
9h 27min |
| Charging time: |
3h 19min |
45min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~149 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 100 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pitesti 3 (10 min, 75% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (75 min, 13% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Arad (80 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Auchan Korzó (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 5:
Decathlon (24 min, 17% → 37%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Vinfast VF9 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (18 min, 35% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (17 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Vinfast VF9 Won
The Vinfast VF9 achieved a 160-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 100 on this 823km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 45min vs 3h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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