In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model X Plaid by 164 minutes, completing the 1675km route in 18h 3min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X Plaid's 430km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 Performance's 424km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 18h 3min (164 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 23min
- Energy: ~296 kWh
- Distance: 1675km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model X Plaid |
| Travel time |
18h 3min |
20h 47min |
| Charging time: |
1h 23min |
3h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~303 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Bělčice (10 min, 17% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Agrotec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (13 min, 16% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
OMV DN69 (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (24 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model X Plaid Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Hansastraße (10 min, 56% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Orlen (29 min, 13% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
ZSE Motor-Car Mercedes-Benz (33 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Auchan (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Arad (61 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (25 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Petrom Maracineni (31 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 164-minute advantage over Tesla Model X Plaid on this 1675km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 23min vs 3h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~296 kWh vs ~370 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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