In our Budapest to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the Vinfast VF8 by 15 minutes, completing the 822km route in 9h 20min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
- Total time: 9h 20min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 36min
- Energy: ~154 kWh
- Distance: 822km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
9h 20min |
9h 35min |
| Charging time: |
36min |
45min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~148 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (15 min, 23% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (21 min, 10% → 74%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Vinfast VF8 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (18 min, 14% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (17 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 15-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 822km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 36min vs 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~154 kWh vs ~190 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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