In our Bucharest to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model S 85 beats the Tesla Model X 100 by 127 minutes, completing the 1871km route in 27h 32min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 43,900 less, the Tesla Model S 85 beats the Tesla Model X 100 by 127 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 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model S 85
- Total time: 27h 32min (127 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 6h 42min
- Energy: ~468 kWh
- Distance: 1871km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 85 |
Tesla Model X 100 |
| Travel time |
27h 32min |
29h 39min |
| Charging time: |
6h 42min |
8h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~337 kWh |
~340 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 85 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (36 min, 23% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (76 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger IKEA (31 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
Supernova (55 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Shell (44 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 6:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (10 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Outlet Village (26 min, 12% → 73%)
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Stop 8:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (69 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 9:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (45 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger La Pergola (10 min, 10% → 34%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model X 100 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland (31 min, 30% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (100 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger IKEA (44 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 4:
Supernova (70 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Shell (24 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Supernova Rudnik (13 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 7:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (40 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Outlet Village (36 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 9:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (91 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 10:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (57 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger La Pergola (10 min, 10% → 34%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model S 85 Won
The Tesla Model S 85 achieved a 127-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 100 on this 1871km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 6h 42min vs 8h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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