In our Budapest to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model S 85 beats the Tesla Model X 100 by 54 minutes, completing the 862km route in 10h 42min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 54 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model S 85
- Total time: 10h 42min (54 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 2h 26min
- Energy: ~216 kWh
- Distance: 862km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 85 |
Tesla Model X 100 |
| Travel time |
10h 42min |
11h 36min |
| Charging time: |
2h 26min |
3h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~155 kWh |
~155 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 85 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Slovenská akadémia vied (44 min, 37% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (41 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland Kleinpestritz (61 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model X 100 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Raststation (43 min, 15% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
ZDAR (22 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (56 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland Kleinpestritz (79 min, 10% → 76%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model S 85 Won
The Tesla Model S 85 achieved a 54-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 100 on this 862km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 26min vs 3h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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