In our Bucharest to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model S 90 beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 40 minutes, completing the 1682km route in 23h 43min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 36,800 less, the Tesla Model S 90 beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 40 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: 23h 43min (40 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 6h 29min
- Energy: ~408 kWh
- Distance: 1682km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 100 |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
24h 23min |
23h 43min |
| Charging time: |
7h 9min |
6h 29min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~303 kWh |
~303 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 100 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pitesti 3 (10 min, 75% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (75 min, 13% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Arad (80 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Auchan Korzó (36 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Auchan (27 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
Slovenská akadémia vied (84 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (45 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland Kleinpestritz (72 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model S 90 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pitesti 3 (10 min, 74% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (69 min, 12% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Arad (72 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
Auchan Korzó (32 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Auchan (24 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Slovenská akadémia vied (76 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (41 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland Kleinpestritz (65 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model S 90 Won
The Tesla Model S 90 achieved a 40-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 100 on this 1682km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 6h 29min vs 7h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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