In our Paris to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model X Plaid by 107 minutes, completing the 1251km route in 13h 5min. 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 13h 5min (107 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 57min
- Energy: ~221 kWh
- Distance: 1251km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model X Plaid |
| Travel time |
13h 5min |
14h 52min |
| Charging time: |
57min |
1h 59min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~225 kWh |
~230 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger N10, Ruffec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (18 min, 16% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
Tudanca, Aranda de Duero (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model X Plaid Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Novotel Poitiers Site du Futuroscope, Chasseneuil-du-Poitou (20 min, 24% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (45 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
Avia, Eibar (22 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur, Rivabellosa (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Hotel Landa, Burgos (22 min, 15% → 66%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 107-minute advantage over Tesla Model X Plaid on this 1251km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 57min vs 1h 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~221 kWh vs ~276 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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