In our Berlin to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model S 75 beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 11 minutes, completing the 860km route in 10h 49min. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 17,430 less, the Tesla Model S 75 beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 11 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model S 90's 330km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model S 75's 280km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Tesla Model S 75
- Total time: 10h 49min (11 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 2h 38min
- Energy: ~200 kWh
- Distance: 860km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 75 |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
10h 49min |
11h 0min |
| Charging time: |
2h 38min |
2h 29min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~155 kWh |
~155 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 75 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (19 min, 47% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland Praha Horní Měcholupy (26 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 4:
ZDAR (58 min, 11% → 79%)
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Stop 5:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (45 min, 10% → 63%)
- 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 75 Won
The Tesla Model S 75 achieved a 11-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 90 on this 860km route. Key factors:
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~200 kWh vs ~208 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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