In our Rome to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the Vinfast VF8 by 21 minutes, completing the 1509km route in 15h 9min. 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 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: 15h 9min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 13min
- Energy: ~282 kWh
- Distance: 1509km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
15h 9min |
15h 30min |
| Charging time: |
1h 13min |
1h 30min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~272 kWh |
~267 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (10 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Povegliano Est (14 min, 25% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Raststätte Lanz - Brenner (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger hagebaumarkt (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (13 min, 12% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Autohof Nempitz (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Vinfast VF8 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Via del Lago (12 min, 18% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Povegliano Est (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Langenbruck A9 (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Frankenwald Ost (10 min, 18% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Autohof Bitterfeld (11 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 21-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 1509km 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 13min vs 1h 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~282 kWh vs ~349 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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