In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model X Plaid beats the Tesla Model X 75 by 345 minutes, completing the 1951km route in 23h 27min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X Plaid needs only 9 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model X Plaid
- Total time: 23h 27min (345 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 4h 14min
- Energy: ~431 kWh
- Distance: 1951km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 75 |
Tesla Model X Plaid |
| Travel time |
29h 12min |
23h 27min |
| Charging time: |
9h 2min |
4h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~351 kWh |
~348 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 75 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Area di Servizio Fabro Est (26 min, 38% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Q8 Viale Europa (10 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger Novotel Firenze Nord Aeroporto (31 min, 14% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
Brugnato Est (43 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (35 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
Route de Turin (13 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Hôtel de Mougins (33 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Ibis (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Logis Nîmotel (25 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (10 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Novotel Hotel (24 min, 12% → 62%)
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Stop 12:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (49 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 13:
Avia (43 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 14:
Optimotor 4x4 (60 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 15:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (58 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 16:
Hostal Torremar (59 min, 10% → 79%)
- 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 X Plaid Won
The Tesla Model X Plaid achieved a 345-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 75 on this 1951km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 14min vs 9h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~431 kWh vs ~507 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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