In our Budapest to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model S 85 beats the Tesla Model X 100 by 60 minutes, completing the 821km route in 11h 33min. 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 60 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: 11h 33min (60 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 2h 51min
- Energy: ~205 kWh
- Distance: 821km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 85 |
Tesla Model X 100 |
| Travel time |
11h 33min |
12h 33min |
| Charging time: |
2h 51min |
3h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~148 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 85 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (74 min, 15% → 86%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (60 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Petrom Maracineni (37 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model X 100 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Arad (21 min, 18% → 36%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (78 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (76 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 4:
Petrom Maracineni (48 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model S 85 Won
The Tesla Model S 85 achieved a 60-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 100 on this 821km 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 51min vs 3h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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