Which is faster from London to Bucharest: Tesla Model X 100 or Tesla Model X Plaid?

The Tesla Model X Plaid is faster, arriving 482 minutes sooner with 11 charging stops compared to 14 for the Tesla Model X 100.

How many charging stops does the Tesla Model X Plaid need from London to Bucharest?

The Tesla Model X Plaid needs 11 charging stops to complete the 2545km route from London to Bucharest, with a total travel time of 31h 11m.

What is the total travel time from London to Bucharest in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Tesla Model X Plaid completes the 2545km route in 31h 11m, while the Tesla Model X 100 takes 39h 13m.

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Tesla Model X 100 vs Tesla Model X Plaid: London to Bucharest

Which EV is faster on the 2545km route? <strong>Tesla Model X Plaid</strong> wins by 482 minutes with 11 charging stops.

In our London to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model X Plaid beats the Tesla Model X 100 by 482 minutes, completing the 2545km route in 31h 11min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Tesla Model X Plaid needs only 11 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Bucharest → London

Winner

Tesla Model X Plaid

Total time: 31h 11min (482 min faster)
Charging stops: 11
Charging time: 5h 30min
Energy: ~562 kWh
Distance: 2545km

Quick Comparison

Metric	Tesla Model X 100	Tesla Model X Plaid
Travel time	39h 13min	31h 11min
Charging time:	13h 37min	5h 30min
Charging stops:	14	11
Energy used	~458 kWh	~458 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

Tesla Model X 100 Route

Start: London (100% charge)
Stop 1: Diksmuidestraat (10 min, 15% → 23%)
Stop 2: Supercharger Hotel Weinebrugge (23 min, 14% → 66%)
Stop 3: Supercharger Cafe Restaurant 26bis (34 min, 10% → 76%)
Stop 4: Fernthal West (67 min, 10% → 66%)
Stop 5: Fastned Admira Center Aschaffenburg-Ost (64 min, 10% → 64%)
Stop 6: Aurach Süd (39 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 7: Total Tankstelle (81 min, 10% → 78%)
Stop 8: Smatrics Pendlerparkplatz (85 min, 10% → 81%)
Stop 9: da emobil Burger King Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel (100 min, 10% → 89%)
Stop 10: Supercharger Auchan (14 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 11: Auchan Korzó (89 min, 10% → 83%)
Stop 12: Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (87 min, 10% → 82%)
Stop 13: OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (76 min, 10% → 74%)
Stop 14: Petrom Maracineni (48 min, 10% → 50%)
Arrival: Bucharest

Tesla Model X Plaid Route

Start: London (100% charge)
Stop 1: Supercharger Biznis Hotel (16 min, 19% → 57%)
Stop 2: Aral Tankstelle (31 min, 10% → 66%)
Stop 3: Aral Tankstelle Im Birkengrund (30 min, 10% → 64%)
Stop 4: Aral Tankstelle Nürnberger Straße 25 (11 min, 10% → 31%)
Stop 5: Aral Tankstelle (44 min, 10% → 79%)
Stop 6: Smatrics Ladepark (12 min, 10% → 32%)
Stop 7: da emobil Burger King Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel (52 min, 10% → 65%)
Stop 8: Supercharger Auchan (26 min, 10% → 69%)
Stop 9: Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Arad (61 min, 10% → 74%)
Stop 10: OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (34 min, 10% → 70%)
Stop 11: MOL (13 min, 10% → 22%)
Arrival: Bucharest

Why the Tesla Model X Plaid Won

The Tesla Model X Plaid achieved a 482-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 100 on this 2545km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 30min vs 13h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~562 kWh vs ~567 kWh) means less time spent charging.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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Our calculations use real-world consumption data and actual charging curves from GoingElectric database. Results account for highway speeds, temperature assumptions, and real charger locations along your route.

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Tesla Model X 100 vs Tesla Model X Plaid: London to Bucharest

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