In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y beats the Vinfast VF8 by 50 minutes, completing the 3130km route in 36h 58min. 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 17 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y
- Total time: 36h 58min (50 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 4h 7min
- Energy: ~528 kWh
- Distance: 3130km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
36h 58min |
37h 48min |
| Charging time: |
4h 7min |
4h 55min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~563 kWh |
~564 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (17 min, 28% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (47 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (16 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (15 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Barje Sever (10 min, 20% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (11 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (21 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 17% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (10 min, 21% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 12% → 59%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 17% → 61%)
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Stop 14:
ANDGO (18 min, 11% → 77%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 16:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Ariza Norte (12 min, 16% → 67%)
- 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 Won
The Tesla Model Y achieved a 50-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 3130km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 17 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 7min vs 4h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~528 kWh vs ~724 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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