In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model X Plaid beats the Tesla Model X 75 by 237 minutes, completing the 1437km route in 16h 7min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X Plaid needs only 6 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model X Plaid
- Total time: 16h 7min (237 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 35min
- Energy: ~317 kWh
- Distance: 1437km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 75 |
Tesla Model X Plaid |
| Travel time |
20h 4min |
16h 7min |
| Charging time: |
5h 49min |
2h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~259 kWh |
~256 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 75 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Venoy Chablis, Venoy (58 min, 23% → 87%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de La Ferté, Saint-Ambreuil (16 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 3:
Mâcon Supercharger, Sancé (30 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Best Western Porte Sud De Genève, Archamps (32 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 5:
Tesla Supercharger, Pollein (46 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 6:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (10 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Ibis Styles Milano Melegnano, Carpiano (40 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (33 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (15 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 10:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (54 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger La Pergola, Magliano (15 min, 10% → 41%)
- 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 X Plaid Won
The Tesla Model X Plaid achieved a 237-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 75 on this 1437km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 35min vs 5h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~317 kWh vs ~374 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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