In our Rome to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model X Plaid by 100 minutes, completing the 1423km route in 14h 26min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 14h 26min (100 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 0min
- Energy: ~252 kWh
- Distance: 1423km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model X Plaid |
| Travel time |
14h 26min |
16h 6min |
| Charging time: |
1h 0min |
2h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~256 kWh |
~258 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:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (10 min, 20% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Ambreuil (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (10 min, 13% → 52%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (28 min, 17% → 74%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Golf Club Cavaglià (17 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Carrefour (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Bourg Jasseron (35 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (12 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de la Couline (17 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 100-minute advantage over Tesla Model X Plaid on this 1423km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 0min vs 2h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~252 kWh vs ~314 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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