In our Warsaw to Bucharest EV duel, the Vinfast VF8 beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 229 minutes, completing the 1272km route in 18h 58min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 100's 488km range doesn't beat the Vinfast VF8's 376km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Vinfast VF8 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Vinfast VF8
- Total time: 18h 58min (229 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~294 kWh
- Distance: 1272km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 100 |
Vinfast VF8 |
| Travel time |
22h 47min |
18h 58min |
| Charging time: |
5h 33min |
2h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~229 kWh |
~212 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 100 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Biedronka Główna (12 min, 50% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Hotel Blue Diamond (18 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Lidl (80 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (31 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (79 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (70 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
Petrom Maracineni (43 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Vinfast VF8 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Biedronka Revia Park (10 min, 32% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Audi Centre (69 min, 21% → 83%)
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Stop 3:
Maysternya Smaku (21 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland Sucedava (27 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Galeria Mall (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Vinfast VF8 Won
The Vinfast VF8 achieved a 229-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 100 on this 1272km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 17min vs 5h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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