In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model S 85 beats the Tesla Model X 100 by 123 minutes, completing the 1680km route in 23h 33min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on October 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 43,900 less, the Tesla Model S 85 beats the Tesla Model X 100 by 123 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model X 100's 404km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model S 85's 300km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model S 85 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model S 85
- Total time: 23h 33min (123 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 6h 23min
- Energy: ~420 kWh
- Distance: 1680km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 85 |
Tesla Model X 100 |
| Travel time |
23h 33min |
25h 36min |
| Charging time: |
6h 23min |
8h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 85 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 (32 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (33 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
Bory Mall (61 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Auchan (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Auchan Korzó (68 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 7:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (67 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (60 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 9:
Petrom Maracineni (37 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model X 100 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (30 min, 46% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland Praha Horní Měcholupy (37 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (47 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 4:
Bory Mall (78 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Auchan (24 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
MOL Szatymazi nyugat (37 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Arad (24 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 8:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (87 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (76 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 10:
Petrom Maracineni (48 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model S 85 Won
The Tesla Model S 85 achieved a 123-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 100 on this 1680km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 6h 23min vs 8h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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