In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Vinfast VF8 beats the Tesla Model S 60 by 440 minutes, completing the 3341km route in 37h 48min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Vinfast VF8 needs only 18 charging stops compared to 23 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Vinfast VF8
- Total time: 37h 48min (440 min faster)
- Charging stops: 18
- Charging time: 4h 55min
- Energy: ~773 kWh
- Distance: 3341km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 60 |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
45h 8min |
37h 48min |
| Charging time: |
12h 2min |
4h 55min |
| Charging stops: |
23 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~601 kWh |
~564 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 60 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrom Maracineni (21 min, 54% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (53 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 3:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Timisoara (16 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 4:
Penny Poetului (44 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
Kecskemét északi (37 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Recharge Fehérvár Dél (41 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger István Parkhotel (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Supernova Rudnik (12 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 10:
Ravbarkomanda west (Ljubljana - Koper) (15 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 11:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (32 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Hilton Double Tree Venice North (31 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 13:
Fastned Brescia Est (38 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Dorno Ovest (38 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Emporio Fratelli Carli (29 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Aire de Cambarette Nord (31 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 18:
Aire de Nabrigas (28 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Novotel Hotel (19 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 20:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (52 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 21:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (54 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 22:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (40 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 23:
Hostal Torremar (40 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Vinfast VF8 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (10 min, 35% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (61 min, 13% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (22 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Barje Sever (14 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (28 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (13 min, 16% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aire de Rousset (10 min, 26% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Nabrigas (11 min, 16% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes (15 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 20% → 55%)
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Stop 17:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Ariza Norte (17 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Vinfast VF8 Won
The Vinfast VF8 achieved a 440-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 60 on this 3341km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 18 stops vs 23 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 55min vs 12h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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