In our Paris to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y beats the Vinfast VF8 by 31 minutes, completing the 2303km route in 24h 14min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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: 24h 14min (31 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 15min
- Energy: ~388 kWh
- Distance: 2303km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
24h 14min |
24h 45min |
| Charging time: |
2h 15min |
2h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~415 kWh |
~414 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Verdun Saint Nicolas Sud (10 min, 22% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (10 min, 12% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Bonfelder Straße (10 min, 18% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Gewerbegebiet an der A3 (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Eurorast Park (10 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
da emobil Burger King Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel (10 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 14% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (16 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 10:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (17 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (12 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 12:
Kaufland Gavana (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Vinfast VF8 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Verdun Saint Nicolas Sud (10 min, 29% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (10 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Bonfelder Straße (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's (10 min, 16% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Total Tankstelle (11 min, 14% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Electra Stop & Go Pendlerparkplatz Amstetten West (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Billa Franzosengraben (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Bábolna (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 11:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (22 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 12:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (17 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Won
The Tesla Model Y achieved a 31-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 2303km 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 15min vs 2h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~388 kWh vs ~533 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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