In our Madrid to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y beats the Vinfast VF8 by 31 minutes, completing the 2489km route in 26h 27min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 13 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y
- Total time: 26h 27min (31 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 42min
- Energy: ~420 kWh
- Distance: 2489km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
26h 27min |
26h 58min |
| Charging time: |
2h 42min |
3h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~448 kWh |
~445 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Sercotel Plaza Feria (12 min, 11% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (18 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian (13 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Arc (17 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 6:
Conioli Sud (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (16 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 8:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (13 min, 14% → 69%)
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Stop 10:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (11 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 11:
Lukovica south (Ljubljana - Maribor) (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Maribor vzhod (10 min, 27% → 66%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Balatonkeresztúr (Richtung Budapest) (10 min, 16% → 61%)
- 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 Tesla Model Y Won
The Tesla Model Y achieved a 31-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 2489km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 42min vs 3h 1min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~420 kWh vs ~576 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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