In our Vienna to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model X Plaid by 89 minutes, completing the 1062km route in 11h 37min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 11h 37min (89 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 46min
- Energy: ~188 kWh
- Distance: 1062km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model X Plaid |
| Travel time |
11h 37min |
13h 6min |
| Charging time: |
46min |
2h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~191 kWh |
~191 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (18 min, 28% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
OMV (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (18 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model X Plaid Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Auchan Korzó (34 min, 24% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (54 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (34 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
MOL (13 min, 10% → 22%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 89-minute advantage over Tesla Model X Plaid on this 1062km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 46min vs 2h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~188 kWh vs ~235 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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