In our Budapest to Bucharest EV duel, the Vinfast VF9 beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 155 minutes, completing the 821km route in 9h 25min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on October 6, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Vinfast VF9
- Total time: 9h 25min (155 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 43min
- Energy: ~213 kWh
- Distance: 821km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 100 |
Vinfast VF9 |
| Travel time |
12h 0min |
9h 25min |
| Charging time: |
3h 18min |
43min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~148 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 100 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (85 min, 16% → 85%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (70 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Petrom Maracineni (43 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Vinfast VF9 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV (13 min, 20% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (30 min, 10% → 66%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Vinfast VF9 Won
The Vinfast VF9 achieved a 155-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 100 on this 821km 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 43min vs 3h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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