In our Bucharest to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model Y beats the Vinfast VF8 by 32 minutes, completing the 2305km route in 24h 7min. 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 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y
- Total time: 24h 7min (32 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 16min
- Energy: ~389 kWh
- Distance: 2305km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
24h 7min |
24h 39min |
| Charging time: |
2h 16min |
2h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~415 kWh |
~415 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (23 min, 11% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (12 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (10 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Avanti Tankstelle Jedletzbergerstraße (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (10 min, 14% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
EDEKA Hartmannsgruber Lagerhausstraße (10 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Aral Tankstelle Nürnberger Straße 25 (12 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Bonfelder Straße (11 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
Geistkircher Straße Rohrbach (13 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (15 min, 10% → 72%)
- 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 Y Won
The Tesla Model Y achieved a 32-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 2305km 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 2h 16min vs 2h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~389 kWh vs ~533 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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