In our Warsaw to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Performance beats the Tesla Model X Plaid by 137 minutes, completing the 1587km route in 15h 27min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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: 15h 27min (137 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 10min
- Energy: ~281 kWh
- Distance: 1587km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Performance |
Tesla Model X Plaid |
| Travel time |
15h 27min |
17h 44min |
| Charging time: |
1h 10min |
3h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~286 kWh |
~287 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Performance Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 29% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (11 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus Weber (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (11 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model X Plaid Route
- Start: Warsaw (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Orlen A2 MOP Tulce (26 min, 31% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Friedenstraße (25 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (24 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Burger King Röntgenstraße (31 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle (33 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (30 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (19 min, 10% → 30%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model 3 Performance Won
The Tesla Model 3 Performance achieved a 137-minute advantage over Tesla Model X Plaid on this 1587km 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 10min vs 3h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~281 kWh vs ~351 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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