In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model S Plaid beats the Tesla Model X Plaid by 77 minutes, completing the 3134km route in 40h 1min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S Plaid needs only 14 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model S Plaid
- Total time: 40h 1min (77 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 6h 52min
- Energy: ~620 kWh
- Distance: 3134km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S Plaid |
Tesla Model X Plaid |
| Travel time |
40h 1min |
41h 18min |
| Charging time: |
6h 52min |
8h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~564 kWh |
~564 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S Plaid Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (35 min, 28% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger IKEA (31 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 3:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (20 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Shell (24 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (17 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 6:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (39 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 7:
Conad (32 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (22 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Aire de Cambarette Nord (18 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Gasparets (35 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 13:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (72 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 14:
AVIA (47 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model X Plaid Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (52 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger IKEA (39 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 3:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (22 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Shell (27 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (19 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 6:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (51 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 7:
Conad (36 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (25 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Aire de Cambarette Nord (21 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Gigean Nord (11 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Gasparets (43 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 13:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (81 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 14:
AVIA (37 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 15:
Popeyes Famous Louisiana Chicken Teresa Claramunt (10 min, 10% → 24%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model S Plaid Won
The Tesla Model S Plaid achieved a 77-minute advantage over Tesla Model X Plaid on this 3134km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 6h 52min vs 8h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~620 kWh vs ~692 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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