In our Berlin to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model X Plaid beats the Tesla Model X 75 by 432 minutes, completing the 2326km route in 27h 19min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X Plaid needs only 10 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model X Plaid
- Total time: 27h 19min (432 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 4h 25min
- Energy: ~514 kWh
- Distance: 2326km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 75 |
Tesla Model X Plaid |
| Travel time |
34h 31min |
27h 19min |
| Charging time: |
11h 27min |
4h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~419 kWh |
~420 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 75 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben, Hohe Börde (26 min, 30% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
Autohof Bantorf, Barsinghausen (57 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Werler Straße, Hamm (58 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle, Düren (39 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Q8 NORD, Verlaine (55 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (58 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger, Senlis (13 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Novotel Paris Orly, Rungis (24 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Ibis Orléans Nord, Saran (25 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Arthotel, Rochecorbon (47 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (56 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 12:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (57 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 13:
Avenue de la Chalosse, Magescq (29 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
Hotel ETH, Irun (57 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur, Rivabellosa (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Hotel Landa, Burgos (30 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 17:
Gasolinera Mirasierra, Santo Tomé del Puerto (38 min, 10% → 54%)
- 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 X Plaid Won
The Tesla Model X Plaid achieved a 432-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 75 on this 2326km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 25min vs 11h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~514 kWh vs ~605 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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