In our Rome to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y beats the Vinfast VF8 by 36 minutes, completing the 1862km route in 23h 11min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y
- Total time: 23h 11min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 35min
- Energy: ~314 kWh
- Distance: 1862km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
23h 11min |
23h 47min |
| Charging time: |
2h 35min |
2h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~335 kWh |
~334 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 27% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Adige Est (11 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Dul Jug (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (10 min, 26% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 12% → 74%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (19 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (27 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland (42 min, 10% → 71%)
- 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 Y Won
The Tesla Model Y achieved a 36-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 1862km 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 2h 35min vs 2h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~314 kWh vs ~431 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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