In our Rome to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y beats the Vinfast VF8 by 10 minutes, completing the 1198km route in 12h 20min. 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 Y's 344km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model Y needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y
- Total time: 12h 20min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 59min
- Energy: ~202 kWh
- Distance: 1198km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
12h 20min |
12h 30min |
| Charging time: |
59min |
1h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~216 kWh |
~216 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:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Tepanje east (Celje - Maribor) (13 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Balatonkeresztúr (Richtung Budapest) (10 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Budapest
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% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Lukovica south (Ljubljana - Maribor) (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol Murska Sobota jug (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Balatonkeresztúr (Richtung Budapest) (12 min, 13% → 55%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model Y Won
The Tesla Model Y achieved a 10-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 1198km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 59min vs 1h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~202 kWh vs ~277 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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