In our Bucharest to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model S 75 beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 24 minutes, completing the 823km route in 11h 24min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 14, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 17,430 less, the Tesla Model S 75 beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 24 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: 11h 24min (24 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 2h 36min
- Energy: ~191 kWh
- Distance: 823km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 75 |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
11h 24min |
11h 48min |
| Charging time: |
2h 36min |
3h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~148 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 75 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pitesti 3 (10 min, 73% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (60 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Arad (61 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 4:
Auchan Korzó (25 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Budapest
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 (82 min, 12% → 86%)
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Stop 3:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Arad (10 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 4:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Nadlac (84 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model S 75 Won
The Tesla Model S 75 achieved a 24-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 90 on this 823km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 36min vs 3h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~191 kWh vs ~200 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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