In our Bucharest to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the Vinfast VF8 by 63 minutes, completing the 1861km route in 22h 15min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. 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 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
- Total time: 22h 15min (63 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 2min
- Energy: ~348 kWh
- Distance: 1861km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
22h 15min |
23h 18min |
| Charging time: |
2h 2min |
2h 57min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~335 kWh |
~335 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (35 min, 17% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (14 min, 10% → 63%)
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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 (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Eni (14 min, 15% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Osteria De'Giusti (18 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Autogrill Po Ovest (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Ristorante Goyo (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 63-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 1861km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 2min vs 2h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~348 kWh vs ~431 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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