In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Vinfast VF8 beats the Tesla Model S 75 by 424 minutes, completing the 3180km route in 37h 48min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 26, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Vinfast VF8 needs only 18 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Vinfast VF8
- Total time: 37h 48min (424 min faster)
- Charging stops: 18
- Charging time: 4h 55min
- Energy: ~736 kWh
- Distance: 3180km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 75 |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
44h 52min |
37h 48min |
| Charging time: |
11h 18min |
4h 55min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~572 kWh |
~564 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 75 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Calea Severinului (19 min, 22% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (69 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger IKEA (26 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Odmorište Rastovica Sjever (64 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Shell (24 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Supernova Rudnik (10 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 7:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (55 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Hilton Double Tree Venice North (27 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Brescia Est (40 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Dorno Ovest (33 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Emporio Fratelli Carli (27 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Aire de Cambarette Nord (38 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Gigean Nord (20 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Novotel Hotel (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 16:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (54 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 17:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (56 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 18:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (31 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 19:
AVIA (56 min, 10% → 75%)
- 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 424-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 75 on this 3180km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 18 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 55min vs 11h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~736 kWh vs ~738 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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