In our Warsaw to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 beats the Tesla Model X Plaid by 22 minutes, completing the 570km route in 5h 28min. 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's 392km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 needs only 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3
- Total time: 5h 28min (22 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 13min
- Energy: ~84 kWh
- Distance: 570km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 |
Tesla Model X Plaid |
| Travel time |
5h 28min |
5h 50min |
| Charging time: |
13min |
36min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~103 kWh |
~103 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
MOP Dopiewiec (13 min, 25% → 69%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model X Plaid Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Orlen A2 MOP Tulce (26 min, 31% → 60%)
-
Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Friedenstraße (10 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model 3 Won
The Tesla Model 3 achieved a 22-minute advantage over Tesla Model X Plaid on this 570km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 13min vs 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~84 kWh vs ~126 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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