In our Berlin to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the Tesla Model X Plaid by 226 minutes, completing the 2299km route in 23h 33min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X Plaid's 430km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3's 392km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 23h 33min (226 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 57min
- Energy: ~340 kWh
- Distance: 2299km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 |
Tesla Model X Plaid |
| Travel time |
23h 33min |
27h 19min |
| Charging time: |
1h 57min |
4h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~414 kWh |
~420 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (11 min, 18% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Westfalen Tankstelle Spenrather Weg, Köln (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord, Le Roeulx (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Bauer Paris Occasion, Saint-Witz (11 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon, Villerbon (15 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (18 min, 18% → 74%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (14 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model X Plaid Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Burger King Röntgenstraße, Herford (30 min, 11% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle, Düren (33 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (41 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger, Senlis (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Ibis Orléans Nord, Saran (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Novotel Poitiers Site du Futuroscope, Chasseneuil-du-Poitou (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (45 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 8:
Avia, Eibar (22 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur, Rivabellosa (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Hotel Landa, Burgos (22 min, 15% → 66%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 226-minute advantage over Tesla Model X Plaid on this 2299km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 57min vs 4h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~340 kWh vs ~508 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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