In our Madrid to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y beats the Vinfast VF8 by 21 minutes, completing the 1927km route in 20h 47min. 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 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y
- Total time: 20h 47min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 54min
- Energy: ~325 kWh
- Distance: 1927km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
20h 47min |
21h 8min |
| Charging time: |
1h 54min |
2h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~347 kWh |
~347 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Sercotel Plaza Feria, Saragossa (12 min, 11% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (18 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO, La Jonquera (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian, Loupian (13 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Arc, Rousset (17 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 6:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (10 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Parcheggio del Cimitero, Chiesina Uzzanese (12 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Rome
Vinfast VF8 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente, Saragossa (14 min, 15% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala, Sallent (12 min, 20% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia, Pia (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian, Loupian (14 min, 13% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir, Aix-en-Provence (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud, Vidauban (10 min, 22% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (16 min, 12% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Parcheggio del Cimitero, Chiesina Uzzanese (16 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Won
The Tesla Model Y achieved a 21-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 1927km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 54min vs 2h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~325 kWh vs ~446 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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