In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model S 90 beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 46 minutes, completing the 1678km route in 23h 53min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 36,800 less, the Tesla Model S 90 beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 46 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model S 100's 488km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model S 90's 330km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Tesla Model S 90
- Total time: 23h 53min (46 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 6h 43min
- Energy: ~407 kWh
- Distance: 1678km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 100 |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
24h 39min |
23h 53min |
| Charging time: |
7h 13min |
6h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 100 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (31 min, 50% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
MOL Bělčice (21 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (37 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
Bory Mall (72 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Auchan (22 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
MOL Szatymazi nyugat (44 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (93 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (70 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 9:
Petrom Maracineni (43 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model S 90 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Hansastraße (13 min, 42% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Kbelská (34 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (33 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
Bory Mall (65 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Auchan (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Auchan Korzó (72 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 7:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (71 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (64 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 9:
Petrom Maracineni (39 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model S 90 Won
The Tesla Model S 90 achieved a 46-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 100 on this 1678km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 6h 43min vs 7h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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