In our Rome to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the Tesla Model X Plaid by 83 minutes, completing the 1483km route in 15h 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's 392km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 15h 5min (83 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 7min
- Energy: ~219 kWh
- Distance: 1483km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 |
Tesla Model X Plaid |
| Travel time |
15h 5min |
16h 28min |
| Charging time: |
1h 7min |
2h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~267 kWh |
~273 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est (10 min, 44% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
Povegliano Est (10 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (14 min, 12% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Porsche Zentrum München Süd (10 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Burger King Autohof Kleinhelmsdorf (13 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model X Plaid Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (10 min, 14% → 24%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re (16 min, 17% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger B&B Hotel (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Raststätte Lanz - Brenner (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle (19 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Autohof (26 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Total Autohof Kleinhelmsdorf (29 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 83-minute advantage over Tesla Model X Plaid on this 1483km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 7min vs 2h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~219 kWh vs ~328 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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