In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Vinfast VF8 by 75 minutes, completing the 3136km route in 36h 33min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 29, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Performance needs only 14 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 36h 33min (75 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 37min
- Energy: ~572 kWh
- Distance: 3136km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
36h 33min |
37h 48min |
| Charging time: |
3h 37min |
4h 55min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~564 kWh |
~564 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (45 min, 16% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Tesla Service Center (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Cittadella dello Sport (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
ANDGO (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Ariza Norte (12 min, 13% → 58%)
- 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 Tesla Model Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 75-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 3136km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 37min vs 4h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~572 kWh vs ~726 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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