In our Berlin to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the Tesla Model X Plaid by 76 minutes, completing the 1048km route in 10h 24min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 10h 24min (76 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 43min
- Energy: ~155 kWh
- Distance: 1048km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 |
Tesla Model X Plaid |
| Travel time |
10h 24min |
11h 40min |
| Charging time: |
43min |
1h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~189 kWh |
~190 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (19 min, 18% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord, Eschweiler (13 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (11 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (30 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Ressons Est, Ressons-sur-Matz (11 min, 10% → 31%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 76-minute advantage over Tesla Model X Plaid on this 1048km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 43min vs 1h 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~155 kWh vs ~232 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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