In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the Tesla Model X Plaid by 181 minutes, completing the 1927km route in 20h 26min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 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 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 20h 26min (181 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 37min
- Energy: ~285 kWh
- Distance: 1927km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 |
Tesla Model X Plaid |
| Travel time |
20h 26min |
23h 27min |
| Charging time: |
1h 37min |
4h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~347 kWh |
~348 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (18 min, 22% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Gasparets (12 min, 14% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (17 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 7:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Ariza Norte (10 min, 22% → 59%)
- 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 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 181-minute advantage over Tesla Model X Plaid on this 1927km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 37min vs 4h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~285 kWh vs ~426 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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