In our Rome to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y beats the Vinfast VF8 by 16 minutes, completing the 1485km route in 15h 14min. 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: 15h 14min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 13min
- Energy: ~250 kWh
- Distance: 1485km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
15h 14min |
15h 30min |
| Charging time: |
1h 13min |
1h 30min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~267 kWh |
~267 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Via del Lago (11 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Povegliano Est (11 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Langenbruck A9 (11 min, 15% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Total Autohof Leipzig Flughafen (10 min, 10% → 60%)
- 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 Y Won
The Tesla Model Y achieved a 16-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 1485km 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 13min vs 1h 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~250 kWh vs ~344 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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