In our Budapest to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model S 90 beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 17 minutes, completing the 821km route in 11h 43min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 36,800 less, the Tesla Model S 90 beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 17 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: 11h 43min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 3h 1min
- Energy: ~199 kWh
- Distance: 821km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 100 |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
12h 0min |
11h 43min |
| Charging time: |
3h 18min |
3h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~148 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 100 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (85 min, 16% → 85%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (70 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Petrom Maracineni (43 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model S 90 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (78 min, 15% → 86%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (64 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Petrom Maracineni (39 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model S 90 Won
The Tesla Model S 90 achieved a 17-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 100 on this 821km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 1min vs 3h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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