In our Bucharest to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y beats the Vinfast VF8 by 26 minutes, completing the 1863km route in 22h 52min. 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 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y
- Total time: 22h 52min (26 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 37min
- Energy: ~314 kWh
- Distance: 1863km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
22h 52min |
23h 18min |
| Charging time: |
2h 37min |
2h 57min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~335 kWh |
~335 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (17 min, 28% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (47 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (16 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (23 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Eni (11 min, 13% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (10 min, 13% → 59%)
- 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 Y Won
The Tesla Model Y achieved a 26-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 1863km 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 37min vs 2h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~314 kWh vs ~431 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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