In our Budapest to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model X Plaid by 42 minutes, completing the 859km route in 8h 34min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 25, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X Plaid's 430km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 Performance's 424km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 Performance needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 8h 34min (42 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 29min
- Energy: ~152 kWh
- Distance: 859km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model X Plaid |
| Travel time |
8h 34min |
9h 16min |
| Charging time: |
29min |
1h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~155 kWh |
~155 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tesla Supercharger Rytířsko (19 min, 11% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
HEM Tankstelle Hansastraße (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model X Plaid Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Slovenská akadémia vied (12 min, 53% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (31 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 3:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (21 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 42-minute advantage over Tesla Model X Plaid on this 859km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 29min vs 1h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~152 kWh vs ~190 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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