In our Madrid to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model X Plaid beats the Tesla Model X 75 by 683 minutes, completing the 3417km route in 41h 18min. The key advantage? 13 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X Plaid needs only 13 charging stops compared to 26 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model X Plaid
- Total time: 41h 18min (683 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 7h 58min
- Energy: ~755 kWh
- Distance: 3417km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 75 |
Tesla Model X Plaid |
| Travel time |
52h 41min |
41h 18min |
| Charging time: |
17h 9min |
7h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
26 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~615 kWh |
~565 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 75 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hostal Torremar (41 min, 31% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (60 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
Optimotor 4x4 (42 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Avia (49 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (45 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Novotel Hotel (31 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Logis Nîmotel (30 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 8:
Aire De Livron (57 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Chamnord (31 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Novotel (28 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Romantik Hotel & Restaurant Sternen (17 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger (28 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger (35 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 14:
Aral Tankstelle Brucker Straße (15 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 15:
Haager Straße (30 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 16:
Allego Autohof Mühldorf (41 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 17:
Smatrics Pendlerparkplatz (59 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Cityhotel Design & Classic (28 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 19:
Eni Tankstelle (64 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Auchan (20 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 21:
Auchan Korzó (32 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 22:
Supercharger Auchan (22 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 23:
Penny Poetului (45 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 24:
Penny Market (62 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 25:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (58 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 26:
Lidl Curtea de Arges Barajului (59 min, 10% → 79%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model X Plaid Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Restaurante La Charluca (33 min, 46% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (52 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (17 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (15 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (25 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Aire de Vidauban Sud (25 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (47 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 8:
Scaligera Sud (33 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (53 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Shell (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 11:
Odmorište Novska Jug (46 min, 11% → 81%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger IKEA (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 13:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (98 min, 10% → 90%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model X Plaid Won
The Tesla Model X Plaid achieved a 683-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 75 on this 3417km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 26 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 7h 58min vs 17h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~755 kWh vs ~888 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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