In our Berlin to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model S 90 beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 14 minutes, completing the 860km route in 11h 0min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 36,800 less, the Tesla Model S 90 beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 14 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: 11h 0min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 2h 29min
- Energy: ~208 kWh
- Distance: 860km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 100 |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
11h 14min |
11h 0min |
| Charging time: |
2h 44min |
2h 29min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~155 kWh |
~155 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 (38 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland Mlynská dolina (74 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Budapest
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 (69 min, 10% → 75%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model S 90 Won
The Tesla Model S 90 achieved a 14-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 100 on this 860km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 29min vs 2h 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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