In our Budapest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model X Plaid beats the Tesla Model X 75 by 429 minutes, completing the 2528km route in 30h 5min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X Plaid needs only 12 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model X Plaid
- Total time: 30h 5min (429 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 5h 39min
- Energy: ~559 kWh
- Distance: 2528km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 75 |
Tesla Model X Plaid |
| Travel time |
37h 14min |
30h 5min |
| Charging time: |
11h 59min |
5h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
20 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~455 kWh |
~446 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 75 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Zalakomári pihenőhely Nord (10 min, 15% → 26%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger István Parkhotel (23 min, 15% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (36 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (29 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (46 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Hilton Double Tree Venice North (46 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Brescia Est (34 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Conad (63 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (35 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 10:
Route de Turin (13 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Hôtel de Mougins (33 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Ibis (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Logis Nîmotel (25 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 14:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (10 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Novotel Hotel (24 min, 12% → 62%)
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Stop 16:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (49 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 17:
Avia (43 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 18:
Optimotor 4x4 (60 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 19:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (58 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 20:
Hostal Torremar (59 min, 10% → 79%)
- 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 X Plaid Won
The Tesla Model X Plaid achieved a 429-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 75 on this 2528km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 39min vs 11h 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~559 kWh vs ~657 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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