In our Paris to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model X Plaid by 65 minutes, completing the 1052km route in 10h 19min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 10h 19min (65 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 38min
- Energy: ~186 kWh
- Distance: 1052km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model X Plaid |
| Travel time |
10h 19min |
11h 24min |
| Charging time: |
38min |
1h 38min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~189 kWh |
~190 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Shell Eupen (11 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (17 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model X Plaid Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Total Tankstelle (15 min, 30% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle (45 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
Autohof Bantorf (21 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (17 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 65-minute advantage over Tesla Model X Plaid on this 1052km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 38min vs 1h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~186 kWh vs ~232 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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