In our Bucharest to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the Vinfast VF8 by 52 minutes, completing the 2303km route in 23h 47min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Vinfast VF8's 376km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus's 332km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus needs only 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
- Total time: 23h 47min (52 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 1h 58min
- Energy: ~430 kWh
- Distance: 2303km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
23h 47min |
24h 39min |
| Charging time: |
1h 58min |
2h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~415 kWh |
~415 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (15 min, 26% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (10 min, 16% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Hadikgasse (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle Salzburger Straße (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Autohaus Rieger (10 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Würth (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (13 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Paris
Vinfast VF8 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (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 (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Autohof Schwabach West (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
24-ARAL Autohof (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Shell Tankstelle Südstraße (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (20 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 52-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 2303km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 58min vs 2h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~430 kWh vs ~533 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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