In our Bucharest to Warsaw EV duel, the Tesla Model S 85 beats the Tesla Model X 100 by 88 minutes, completing the 1272km route in 21h 53min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. 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 88 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: 21h 53min (88 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 4h 41min
- Energy: ~318 kWh
- Distance: 1272km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 85 |
Tesla Model X 100 |
| Travel time |
21h 53min |
23h 21min |
| Charging time: |
4h 41min |
6h 7min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~229 kWh |
~229 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 (66 min, 12% → 78%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (26 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (68 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 5:
Lidl (40 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Hotel Blue Diamond (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Główna (51 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
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 (89 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (33 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (89 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 5:
Lidl (51 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Hotel Blue Diamond (24 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Główna (66 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Why the Tesla Model S 85 Won
The Tesla Model S 85 achieved a 88-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 100 on this 1272km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 41min vs 6h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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