In our Paris to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model X Plaid beats the Tesla Model X 75 by 487 minutes, completing the 2330km route in 27h 32min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X Plaid needs only 9 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model X Plaid
- Total time: 27h 32min (487 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 5h 12min
- Energy: ~515 kWh
- Distance: 2330km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 75 |
Tesla Model X Plaid |
| Travel time |
35h 39min |
27h 32min |
| Charging time: |
12h 43min |
5h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~419 kWh |
~414 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 75 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Reims Champagne Sud (44 min, 27% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Auchan Einkaufszentrum (51 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Barbarossa Bäckerei (51 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
24-ARAL Autohof (18 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 5:
Hohenlohe Süd (39 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Kammersteiner Land Süd (50 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
EnBW HyperHub (61 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 8:
Smatrics Pendlerparkplatz (59 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Cityhotel Design & Classic (28 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 10:
Eni Tankstelle (64 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Auchan (20 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Auchan Korzó (32 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Auchan (22 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 14:
Penny Poetului (45 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 15:
Penny Market (62 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 16:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (58 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 17:
Lidl Curtea de Arges Barajului (59 min, 10% → 79%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model X Plaid Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold Sud (13 min, 15% → 29%)
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Stop 2:
Autohof Ramstein (34 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Herrieden (21 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (44 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Ladepark (12 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 6:
da emobil Burger King Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel (52 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Auchan (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Arad (61 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (49 min, 10% → 82%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model X Plaid Won
The Tesla Model X Plaid achieved a 487-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 75 on this 2330km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 12min vs 12h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~515 kWh vs ~606 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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