In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y beats the Vinfast VF8 by 8 minutes, completing the 1428km route in 14h 53min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 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 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y
- Total time: 14h 53min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 17min
- Energy: ~241 kWh
- Distance: 1428km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
14h 53min |
15h 1min |
| Charging time: |
1h 17min |
1h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~257 kWh |
~257 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Mobilize Lounge Avia, Créancey (11 min, 21% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Ceignes Cerdon, Ceignes (15 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (11 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Pit Stop Café, Trezzano sul Naviglio (12 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (14 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (14 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Rome
Vinfast VF8 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Total Aire de La Chaponne, Guillon-Terre-Plaine (11 min, 41% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Bourg Teyssonge, Jasseron (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Valleiry Sud, Valleiry (10 min, 22% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (13 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Pit Stop Café, Trezzano sul Naviglio (13 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (11 min, 13% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Won
The Tesla Model Y achieved a 8-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 1428km 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 17min vs 1h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~241 kWh vs ~330 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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