In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the Vinfast VF8 beats the Tesla Model X 100 by 403 minutes, completing the 1953km route in 21h 3min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X 100's 404km range doesn't beat the Vinfast VF8's 376km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Vinfast VF8 needs only 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Vinfast VF8
- Total time: 21h 3min (403 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 9min
- Energy: ~452 kWh
- Distance: 1953km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 100 |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
27h 46min |
21h 3min |
| Charging time: |
7h 47min |
2h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~352 kWh |
~347 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 100 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Via Lungo Arno (46 min, 22% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (26 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (27 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Polygone Riviera (25 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Ibis (16 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Logis Nîmotel (18 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Novotel Hotel (17 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (78 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 10:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (80 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 11:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (44 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
AVIA (80 min, 10% → 77%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Vinfast VF8 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (12 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Castellaro Nord (11 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes (15 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 20% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Ariza Norte (17 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Vinfast VF8 Won
The Vinfast VF8 achieved a 403-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 100 on this 1953km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 9min vs 7h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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