In our Bucharest to Warsaw EV duel, the Vinfast VF8 beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 192 minutes, completing the 1272km route in 19h 27min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 100's 488km range doesn't beat the Vinfast VF8's 376km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Vinfast VF8 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Vinfast VF8
- Total time: 19h 27min (192 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 14min
- Energy: ~294 kWh
- Distance: 1272km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 100 |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
22h 39min |
19h 27min |
| Charging time: |
5h 27min |
2h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~229 kWh |
~215 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 100 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pitesti 3 (10 min, 75% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (76 min, 13% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (31 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (80 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
Lidl (48 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Hotel Blue Diamond (22 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Główna (60 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Vinfast VF8 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Calea Romanului (10 min, 18% → 27%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland Sucedava (19 min, 16% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Maysternya Smaku (49 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 4:
Audi Centre (34 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Legionów (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Why the Vinfast VF8 Won
The Vinfast VF8 achieved a 192-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 100 on this 1272km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 14min vs 5h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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