In our Bucharest to Paris EV duel, the Vinfast VF8 beats the Vinfast VF9 by 5 minutes, completing the 2303km route in 24h 39min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 18, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Vinfast VF9's 475km range doesn't beat the Vinfast VF8's 376km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Vinfast VF8 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Vinfast VF8
- Total time: 24h 39min (5 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 47min
- Energy: ~533 kWh
- Distance: 2303km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Vinfast VF8 |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
24h 39min |
24h 44min |
| Charging time: |
2h 47min |
2h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~415 kWh |
~415 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Vinfast VF9 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (18 min, 35% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (17 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 18% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 13% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Tankstelle Wientalstraße (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 8:
Smatrics Hub Suben (14 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Total Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 11:
Bonfelder Straße (15 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Geistkircher Straße Rohrbach (19 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (21 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Vinfast VF8 Won
The Vinfast VF8 achieved a 5-minute advantage over Vinfast VF9 on this 2303km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 47min vs 2h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~533 kWh vs ~596 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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