In our Berlin to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model S 85 beats the Tesla Model X 100 by 52 minutes, completing the 860km route in 10h 54min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 43,900 less, the Tesla Model S 85 beats the Tesla Model X 100 by 52 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.
Winner
Tesla Model S 85
- Total time: 10h 54min (52 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 2h 23min
- Energy: ~215 kWh
- Distance: 860km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 85 |
Tesla Model X 100 |
| Travel time |
10h 54min |
11h 46min |
| Charging time: |
2h 23min |
3h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~155 kWh |
~155 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 (65 min, 10% → 75%)
- Arrival: Budapest
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 (49 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland Mlynská dolina (81 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model S 85 Won
The Tesla Model S 85 achieved a 52-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 100 on this 860km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 23min vs 3h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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