In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model X Plaid by 182 minutes, completing the 1922km route in 20h 25min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 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: 20h 25min (182 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 36min
- Energy: ~340 kWh
- Distance: 1922km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model X Plaid |
| Travel time |
20h 25min |
23h 27min |
| Charging time: |
1h 36min |
4h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~346 kWh |
~348 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (16 min, 26% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
ANDGO (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (18 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model X Plaid Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tesla Supercharger (15 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (25 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Aire de Cambarette Nord (21 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Gigean Nord (11 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Gasparets (43 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 7:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (81 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 8:
AVIA (37 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Popeyes Famous Louisiana Chicken Teresa Claramunt (10 min, 10% → 24%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 182-minute advantage over Tesla Model X Plaid on this 1922km 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 36min vs 4h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~340 kWh vs ~425 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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