In our Bucharest to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model S 85 beats the Tesla Model X 100 by 60 minutes, completing the 820km route in 11h 37min. 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 60 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: 11h 37min (60 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 2h 55min
- Energy: ~205 kWh
- Distance: 820km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 85 |
Tesla Model X 100 |
| Travel time |
11h 37min |
12h 37min |
| Charging time: |
2h 55min |
3h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~148 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 85 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 (77 min, 12% → 86%)
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Stop 3:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Arad (10 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 4:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Nadlac (78 min, 11% → 86%)
- 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 85 Won
The Tesla Model S 85 achieved a 60-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 100 on this 820km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 55min vs 3h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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