In our Budapest to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model S 90 beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 14 minutes, completing the 862km route in 10h 49min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 36,800 less, the Tesla Model S 90 beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 14 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model S 100's 488km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model S 90's 330km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Tesla Model S 90
- Total time: 10h 49min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 2h 33min
- Energy: ~209 kWh
- Distance: 862km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 100 |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
11h 3min |
10h 49min |
| Charging time: |
2h 47min |
2h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~155 kWh |
~155 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 100 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Slovenská akadémia vied (50 min, 38% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (45 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland Kleinpestritz (72 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model S 90 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Slovenská akadémia vied (47 min, 37% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (41 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland Kleinpestritz (65 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model S 90 Won
The Tesla Model S 90 achieved a 14-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 100 on this 862km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 33min vs 2h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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