In our Bucharest to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model S 70 beats the Tesla Model X 100 by 69 minutes, completing the 824km route in 11h 28min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 48,600 less, the Tesla Model S 70 beats the Tesla Model X 100 by 69 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model X 100's 404km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model S 70's 270km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Tesla Model S 70
- Total time: 11h 28min (69 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 2h 38min
- Energy: ~183 kWh
- Distance: 824km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 70 |
Tesla Model X 100 |
| Travel time |
11h 28min |
12h 37min |
| Charging time: |
2h 38min |
3h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~148 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 70 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrom Maracineni (12 min, 59% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (60 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Arad (62 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 4:
Auchan Korzó (24 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Tesla Model X 100 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrom Maracineni (15 min, 61% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (87 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 3:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Arad (89 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 4:
Auchan Korzó (36 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model S 70 Won
The Tesla Model S 70 achieved a 69-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 100 on this 824km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 38min vs 3h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~183 kWh vs ~184 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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