In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the Tesla Model X Plaid by 89 minutes, completing the 1424km route in 14h 38min. 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's 392km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 14h 38min (89 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 6min
- Energy: ~211 kWh
- Distance: 1424km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 |
Tesla Model X Plaid |
| Travel time |
14h 38min |
16h 7min |
| Charging time: |
1h 6min |
2h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~256 kWh |
~256 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Mâcon, Saint-Albain (23 min, 11% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Pit Stop Café, Trezzano sul Naviglio (10 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (12 min, 10% → 59%)
- 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 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 89-minute advantage over Tesla Model X Plaid on this 1424km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 6min vs 2h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~211 kWh vs ~315 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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