In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model X Plaid by 91 minutes, completing the 1423km route in 14h 36min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 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 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 14h 36min (91 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 9min
- Energy: ~252 kWh
- Distance: 1423km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model X Plaid |
| Travel time |
14h 36min |
16h 7min |
| Charging time: |
1h 9min |
2h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~256 kWh |
~256 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Mâcon, Saint-Albain (20 min, 15% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (16 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model X Plaid Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Venoy Chablis, Venoy (10 min, 59% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Mâcon Supercharger, Sancé (31 min, 16% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger, Pollein (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (41 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (26 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (31 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 91-minute advantage over Tesla Model X Plaid on this 1423km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 9min vs 2h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~252 kWh vs ~314 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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