In our Budapest to London EV duel, the Tesla Model S 85 beats the Tesla Model X 100 by 109 minutes, completing the 1723km route in 23h 3min. 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 109 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 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model S 85
- Total time: 23h 3min (109 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 6h 25min
- Energy: ~431 kWh
- Distance: 1723km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 85 |
Tesla Model X 100 |
| Travel time |
23h 3min |
24h 52min |
| Charging time: |
6h 25min |
8h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~310 kWh |
~311 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 85 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ÖAMTC Stützpunkt Wien West (53 min, 22% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Pendlerparkplatz (56 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Lidl Merowingerstraße (62 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (67 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (60 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's (44 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger IBIS Aalst Centrum (22 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (21 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: London
Tesla Model X 100 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ÖAMTC Stützpunkt Wien West (75 min, 16% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Pendlerparkplatz (73 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Lidl Merowingerstraße (79 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (87 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 5:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (76 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's (43 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Van der Valk Hotel Brussels Airport (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Hotel Weinebrugge (16 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (26 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Tesla Model S 85 Won
The Tesla Model S 85 achieved a 109-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 100 on this 1723km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 6h 25min vs 8h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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