In our Budapest to Bucharest EV duel, the Vinfast VF8 beats the Tesla Model X 100 by 178 minutes, completing the 821km route in 9h 35min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X 100's 404km range doesn't beat the Vinfast VF8's 376km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Vinfast VF8 needs only 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Vinfast VF8
- Total time: 9h 35min (178 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 45min
- Energy: ~190 kWh
- Distance: 821km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 100 |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
12h 33min |
9h 35min |
| Charging time: |
3h 43min |
45min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~148 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 100 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Arad (21 min, 18% → 36%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (78 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (76 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 4:
Petrom Maracineni (48 min, 10% → 50%)
- 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 Vinfast VF8 Won
The Vinfast VF8 achieved a 178-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 100 on this 821km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 45min vs 3h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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