In our Paris to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the Vinfast VF8 by 24 minutes, completing the 1484km route in 14h 28min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Vinfast VF8's 376km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus's 332km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus needs only 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
- Total time: 14h 28min (24 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 6min
- Energy: ~277 kWh
- Distance: 1484km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
14h 28min |
14h 52min |
| Charging time: |
1h 6min |
1h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~267 kWh |
~267 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold Sud (12 min, 12% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
ATU (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Gewerbegebiet an der A3 (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger AVIA (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Electra Stop & Go Pendlerparkplatz Amstetten West (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Tankstelle Gewerbegebiet Neusiedl Nord (12 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Budapest
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 (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Tankstelle Gewerbegebiet Neusiedl Nord (17 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 24-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 1484km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 6min vs 1h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~277 kWh vs ~343 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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