In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model X Plaid beats the Tesla Model X 100 by 450 minutes, completing the 3185km route in 41h 18min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X Plaid needs only 15 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model X Plaid
- Total time: 41h 18min (450 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 8h 5min
- Energy: ~704 kWh
- Distance: 3185km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 100 |
Tesla Model X Plaid |
| Travel time |
48h 48min |
41h 18min |
| Charging time: |
13h 32min |
8h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
21 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~573 kWh |
~564 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 100 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland (31 min, 30% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (100 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger IKEA (44 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 4:
Supernova (70 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Shell (24 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Supernova Rudnik (13 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 7:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (40 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Outlet Village (40 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Crowne Plaza (21 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger MH Hotel Piacenza Fiera (25 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 11:
Coop / Le Lampare (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (26 min, 13% → 69%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Polygone Riviera (25 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Ibis (16 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Logis Nîmotel (18 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 16:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Novotel Hotel (17 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (78 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 19:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (80 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 20:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (44 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 21:
AVIA (80 min, 10% → 77%)
- 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 X Plaid Won
The Tesla Model X Plaid achieved a 450-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 100 on this 3185km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 8h 5min vs 13h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~704 kWh vs ~710 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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