In our Bucharest to Rome EV duel, the Vinfast VF9 beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 324 minutes, completing the 1871km route in 23h 2min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on October 9, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 100's 488km range doesn't beat the Vinfast VF9's 475km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Vinfast VF9 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Vinfast VF9
- Total time: 23h 2min (324 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 42min
- Energy: ~484 kWh
- Distance: 1871km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 100 |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
28h 26min |
23h 2min |
| Charging time: |
7h 36min |
2h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~337 kWh |
~335 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 100 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (36 min, 25% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (89 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger IKEA (35 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Supernova (64 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Shell (49 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 6:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Outlet Village (30 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 8:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (81 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 9:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (52 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger La Pergola (10 min, 10% → 32%)
- Arrival: Rome
Vinfast VF9 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (45 min, 27% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (23 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (18 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Autogrill Po Ovest (11 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
Ristorante Goyo (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (11 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Vinfast VF9 Won
The Vinfast VF9 achieved a 324-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 100 on this 1871km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 42min vs 7h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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