In our Bucharest to London EV duel, the Tesla Model Y beats the Vinfast VF8 by 34 minutes, completing the 2538km route in 27h 26min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Vinfast VF8's 376km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model Y's 344km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model Y needs only 13 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y
- Total time: 27h 26min (34 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 26min
- Energy: ~428 kWh
- Distance: 2538km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
27h 26min |
28h 0min |
| Charging time: |
2h 26min |
2h 59min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~457 kWh |
~457 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (23 min, 11% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (12 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (11 min, 13% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Hadikgasse (10 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle Salzburger Straße (10 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Circle K Autohof Tennenlohe (10 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Raststätte Epgert (10 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 13:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 14% → 60%)
- Arrival: London
Vinfast VF8 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (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 (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
OMV eMotion Parndorf Outlet Center (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Roggendorf (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (13 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle Aschaffenburger Straße (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Tesla Model Y Won
The Tesla Model Y achieved a 34-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 2538km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 26min vs 2h 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~428 kWh vs ~587 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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