In our Budapest to Rome EV duel, the Vinfast VF8 beats the Tesla Model X 100 by 240 minutes, completing the 1204km route in 12h 30min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Vinfast VF8
- Total time: 12h 30min (240 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 7min
- Energy: ~279 kWh
- Distance: 1204km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 100 |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
16h 30min |
12h 30min |
| Charging time: |
4h 57min |
1h 7min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~217 kWh |
~216 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 100 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger István Parkhotel (10 min, 27% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (42 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 3:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (80 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Adige Ovest (32 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
Via Alfredo Testoni (66 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (57 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger La Pergola (10 min, 10% → 34%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Adige Ovest (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Ristorante Goyo (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Vinfast VF8 Won
The Vinfast VF8 achieved a 240-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 100 on this 1204km 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 1h 7min vs 4h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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