In our Vienna to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model X Plaid by 77 minutes, completing the 1092km route in 11h 11min. 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 11min (77 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 47min
- Energy: ~193 kWh
- Distance: 1092km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model X Plaid |
| Travel time |
11h 11min |
12h 28min |
| Charging time: |
47min |
1h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~197 kWh |
~199 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Electra Pizza Plus, Villach (18 min, 26% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Eni, Monselice (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (16 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model X Plaid Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Maria-Gailer-Straße, Villach (13 min, 22% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Eurospar, Gruaro (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 3:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2, Gruaro (40 min, 17% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
IP, Calenzano (44 min, 10% → 79%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 77-minute advantage over Tesla Model X Plaid on this 1092km 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 47min vs 1h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~193 kWh vs ~241 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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