In our Bucharest to Budapest EV duel, the Vinfast VF8 beats the Tesla Model X 100 by 182 minutes, completing the 824km route in 9h 35min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X 100's 404km range doesn't beat the Vinfast VF8's 376km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Vinfast VF8 needs only 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Vinfast VF8
- Total time: 9h 35min (182 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 52min
- Energy: ~191 kWh
- Distance: 824km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 100 |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
12h 37min |
9h 35min |
| Charging time: |
3h 47min |
52min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~149 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 100 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrom Maracineni (15 min, 61% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (87 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 3:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Arad (89 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 4:
Auchan Korzó (36 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Vinfast VF8 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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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 Vinfast VF8 Won
The Vinfast VF8 achieved a 182-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 100 on this 824km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 52min vs 3h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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