In our Vienna to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model X Plaid by 221 minutes, completing the 2300km route in 24h 43min. 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 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Performance
- Total time: 24h 43min (221 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 54min
- Energy: ~407 kWh
- Distance: 2300km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model X Plaid |
| Travel time |
24h 43min |
28h 24min |
| Charging time: |
1h 54min |
5h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~414 kWh |
~416 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
mblty Esso Tankstelle Gewerbepark (10 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub Weißensberg Autohaus Riess (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Kölliken Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Backstage Pub (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Total Relais La Bayanne (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Aire d'Estézargues Nord (10 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gasparets (12 min, 14% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Ariza Norte (10 min, 15% → 54%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model X Plaid Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
eat-meet (14 min, 17% → 30%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Brucker Straße (20 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Novotel (31 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
Total Relais La Bayanne (30 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gigean Nord (11 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Gasparets (43 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 9:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (81 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 10:
AVIA (37 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Popeyes Famous Louisiana Chicken Teresa Claramunt (10 min, 10% → 24%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 221-minute advantage over Tesla Model X Plaid on this 2300km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 54min vs 5h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~407 kWh vs ~508 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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