In our Rome to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model Y beats the Vinfast VF8 by 14 minutes, completing the 1424km route in 14h 43min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 8, 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: 14h 43min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 13min
- Energy: ~240 kWh
- Distance: 1424km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
14h 43min |
14h 57min |
| Charging time: |
1h 13min |
1h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~256 kWh |
~257 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 27% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Secchia Est (10 min, 19% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (10 min, 12% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (11 min, 18% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Ambreuil (11 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (11 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Paris
Vinfast VF8 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 34% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Secchia Est (11 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Bourg Jasseron (12 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Mobilize Lounge Avia (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de la Couline (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model Y Won
The Tesla Model Y achieved a 14-minute advantage over Vinfast VF8 on this 1424km 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 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~240 kWh vs ~329 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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