In our Rome to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model X Plaid by 169 minutes, completing the 1859km route in 22h 26min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 20, 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 22h 26min (169 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~329 kWh
- Distance: 1859km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model X Plaid |
| Travel time |
22h 26min |
25h 15min |
| Charging time: |
2h 17min |
4h 31min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~335 kWh |
~336 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (13 min, 13% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger AVA Shopping Center (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (70 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model X Plaid Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
GDE Noleggio (44 min, 13% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (34 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Grič - Čatež (15 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Shell (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 5:
Odmorište Novska Jug (46 min, 11% → 81%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger IKEA (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (98 min, 10% → 90%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 169-minute advantage over Tesla Model X Plaid on this 1859km 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 2h 17min vs 4h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~329 kWh vs ~411 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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