In our Paris to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y beats the Vinfast VF8 by 19 minutes, completing the 1480km route in 14h 33min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y
- Total time: 14h 33min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 15min
- Energy: ~250 kWh
- Distance: 1480km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
14h 33min |
14h 52min |
| Charging time: |
1h 15min |
1h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~266 kWh |
~267 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 (14 min, 12% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
BFS Business Fleet Services (10 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Total Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Weierbachweg (10 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (11 min, 10% → 58%)
- 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 Y Won
The Tesla Model Y achieved a 19-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 1480km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 15min vs 1h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~250 kWh vs ~342 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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