In our Madrid to Budapest EV duel, the Vinfast VF8 beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 406 minutes, completing the 2519km route in 26h 58min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 100's 488km range doesn't beat the Vinfast VF8's 376km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Vinfast VF8 needs only 15 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Vinfast VF8
- Total time: 26h 58min (406 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 1min
- Energy: ~583 kWh
- Distance: 2519km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 100 |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
33h 44min |
26h 58min |
| Charging time: |
7h 40min |
3h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~453 kWh |
~445 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 100 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hostal Torremar (10 min, 52% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (70 min, 12% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (72 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (43 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Novotel Hotel (19 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Logis Nîmotel (27 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Aire de Vidauban Sud (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Polygone Riviera (24 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (24 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger MH Hotel Piacenza Fiera (21 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Scaligera Sud (14 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Centro Acquisti Le Piramidi (21 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Outlet Village (33 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 14:
Lopata South (Ljubljana - Maribor) (20 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 15:
Tesla Supercharger (17 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger István Parkhotel (35 min, 10% → 77%)
- Arrival: Budapest
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% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Lukovica south (Ljubljana - Maribor) (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 14:
Petrol Murska Sobota jug (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Balatonkeresztúr (Richtung Budapest) (12 min, 13% → 55%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Vinfast VF8 Won
The Vinfast VF8 achieved a 406-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 100 on this 2519km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 1min vs 7h 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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