In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model X Plaid beats the Tesla Model X 90 by 205 minutes, completing the 1948km route in 23h 27min. The key advantage? 2 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 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model X Plaid
- Total time: 23h 27min (205 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 4h 14min
- Energy: ~430 kWh
- Distance: 1948km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 90 |
Tesla Model X Plaid |
| Travel time |
26h 52min |
23h 27min |
| Charging time: |
7h 1min |
4h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~351 kWh |
~348 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 90 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Via Lungo Arno (41 min, 22% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (23 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Polygone Riviera (22 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Ibis (22 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Gigean Nord (26 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Novotel Hotel (15 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (69 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 9:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (71 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 10:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (39 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
AVIA (71 min, 10% → 77%)
- 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 205-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 90 on this 1948km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 14min vs 7h 1min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~430 kWh vs ~537 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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