In our Madrid to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Vinfast VF8 by 115 minutes, completing the 3128km route in 36h 20min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 12, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 13 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 36h 20min (115 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 40min
- Energy: ~553 kWh
- Distance: 3128km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
36h 20min |
38h 15min |
| Charging time: |
3h 40min |
4h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~563 kWh |
~563 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera (10 min, 49% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 13% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian (10 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Arc (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Conioli Sud (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Monte Alto Sud (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 11:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger AVA Shopping Center (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 13:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (70 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Vinfast VF8 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (14 min, 15% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (12 min, 20% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (14 min, 13% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (10 min, 22% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Conioli Sud (16 min, 12% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (21 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 10:
Monte Alto Sud (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Vega (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 13:
Barje Jug (10 min, 14% → 51%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 15:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 16:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 17:
JP Putevi Srbije (21 min, 18% → 71%)
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Stop 18:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (64 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 115-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 3128km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 40min vs 4h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~553 kWh vs ~724 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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