In our Madrid to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y beats the Vinfast VF8 by 24 minutes, completing the 2306km route in 23h 59min. 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 Y's 344km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model Y needs only 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y
- Total time: 23h 59min (24 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 10min
- Energy: ~389 kWh
- Distance: 2306km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
23h 59min |
24h 23min |
| Charging time: |
2h 10min |
2h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~415 kWh |
~415 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (10 min, 19% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 20% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 22% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Est (10 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Super U (11 min, 11% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Warsemann Automobiles (15 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Aire de Vémars Est (10 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Carrefour Valenciennes (13 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Shell Eupen (10 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (11 min, 17% → 66%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Irxleben (10 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Vinfast VF8 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (10 min, 26% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 17% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 14% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (12 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Vémars Est (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Carrefour Valenciennes (17 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Shell Eupen (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Irxleben (12 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model Y Won
The Tesla Model Y achieved a 24-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 2306km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 10min vs 2h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~389 kWh vs ~534 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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