In our Rome to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus beats the Vinfast VF8 by 97 minutes, completing the 1880km route in 22h 10min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus
- Total time: 22h 10min (97 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 56min
- Energy: ~351 kWh
- Distance: 1880km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
22h 10min |
23h 47min |
| Charging time: |
1h 56min |
2h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~338 kWh |
~334 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% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (10 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 4:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (10 min, 22% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 14% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (16 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (19 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Promenada Mall (17 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Vinfast VF8 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (11 min, 34% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Adige Est (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Barje Jug (10 min, 14% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
JP Putevi Srbije (21 min, 18% → 71%)
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Stop 9:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (64 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Won
The Tesla Model 3 SR Plus achieved a 97-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 1880km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 56min vs 2h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~351 kWh vs ~435 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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