In our Rome to London EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model X Plaid by 130 minutes, completing the 1758km route in 19h 22min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 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 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 19h 22min (130 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 21min
- Energy: ~311 kWh
- Distance: 1758km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model X Plaid |
| Travel time |
19h 22min |
21h 32min |
| Charging time: |
1h 21min |
2h 50min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~316 kWh |
~319 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (10 min, 18% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Eggberg A2 (16 min, 19% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Champ Roland (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (14 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: London
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 (23 min, 17% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Swissminiatur (17 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Hotel Seerausch (27 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (20 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger ibis Styles Nancy Sud (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Champ Roland (14 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Aire d'Urvillers (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (18 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 130-minute advantage over Tesla Model X Plaid on this 1758km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 21min vs 2h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~311 kWh vs ~388 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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