In our Budapest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model X Plaid by 242 minutes, completing the 2471km route in 26h 3min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 26h 3min (242 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 12min
- Energy: ~437 kWh
- Distance: 2471km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model X Plaid |
| Travel time |
26h 3min |
30h 5min |
| Charging time: |
2h 12min |
5h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~445 kWh |
~446 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tepanje West (Maribor - Celje) (11 min, 18% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Brescia Est (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 22% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Ariza Norte (10 min, 15% → 54%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model X Plaid Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tesla Supercharger (17 min, 21% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (19 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 3:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (27 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Electra Garda Doors (37 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (25 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Aire de Cambarette Nord (21 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Gigean Nord (11 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Gasparets (43 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 10:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (81 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 11:
AVIA (37 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
Popeyes Famous Louisiana Chicken Teresa Claramunt (10 min, 10% → 24%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 242-minute advantage over Tesla Model X Plaid on this 2471km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 12min vs 5h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~437 kWh vs ~546 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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