In our Berlin to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model S 85 beats the Tesla Model X 100 by 78 minutes, completing the 1494km route in 19h 5min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 43,900 less, the Tesla Model S 85 beats the Tesla Model X 100 by 78 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: 19h 5min (78 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 4h 34min
- Energy: ~374 kWh
- Distance: 1494km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 85 |
Tesla Model X 100 |
| Travel time |
19h 5min |
20h 23min |
| Charging time: |
4h 34min |
5h 48min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~269 kWh |
~269 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 85 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Total Autohof Kleinhelmsdorf, Heidegrund (16 min, 32% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Marktschorgast (55 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Ingolstadt (69 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
ÖAMTC Fahrtechnik Zentrum, Innsbruck (11 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Raststätte Lanz - Brenner, Brennero (29 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger, Affi (15 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (24 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (45 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger La Pergola, Magliano (10 min, 10% → 34%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model X 100 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Total Autohof Kleinhelmsdorf, Heidegrund (28 min, 27% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Marktschorgast (70 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Ingolstadt (82 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
Al Tornante Panorama Restaurant & Pizzeria, Zirl (20 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Raststätte Lanz - Brenner, Brennero (20 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger B&B Hotel, Trento (11 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger, Affi (18 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (32 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 9:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (57 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger La Pergola, Magliano (10 min, 10% → 34%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model S 85 Won
The Tesla Model S 85 achieved a 78-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 100 on this 1494km 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 4h 34min vs 5h 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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