In our Budapest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Performance beats the Vinfast VF8 by 41 minutes, completing the 2470km route in 26h 19min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Performance needs only 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Performance
- Total time: 26h 19min (41 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 19min
- Energy: ~451 kWh
- Distance: 2470km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
26h 19min |
27h 0min |
| Charging time: |
2h 19min |
2h 59min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~445 kWh |
~445 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tepanje West (Maribor - Celje) (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Center Ljubljana (10 min, 26% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Brescia Est (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 23% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (14 min, 14% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
ANDGO (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Ariza Norte (12 min, 13% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Vinfast VF8 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrol Murska Sobota sever (11 min, 23% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Center Ljubljana (15 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Brescia Est (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (13 min, 16% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Rousset (10 min, 26% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Nabrigas (11 min, 16% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes (15 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 20% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Ariza Norte (17 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Performance Won
The Tesla Model Y Performance achieved a 41-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 2470km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 19min vs 2h 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~451 kWh vs ~572 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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