Which is faster from Budapest to Madrid: Tesla Model S 70 or Tesla Model X Plaid?

The Tesla Model X Plaid is faster, arriving 187 minutes sooner with 12 charging stops compared to 16 for the Tesla Model S 70.

How many charging stops does the Tesla Model X Plaid need from Budapest to Madrid?

The Tesla Model X Plaid needs 12 charging stops to complete the 2481km route from Budapest to Madrid, with a total travel time of 30h 5m.

What is the total travel time from Budapest to Madrid in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Tesla Model X Plaid completes the 2481km route in 30h 5m, while the Tesla Model S 70 takes 33h 12m.

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Tesla Model S 70 vs Tesla Model X Plaid: Budapest to Madrid

Which EV is faster on the 2481km route? <strong>Tesla Model X Plaid</strong> wins by 187 minutes with 12 charging stops.

In our Budapest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model X Plaid beats the Tesla Model S 70 by 187 minutes, completing the 2481km route in 30h 5min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Tesla Model X Plaid needs only 12 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Madrid → Budapest

Winner

Tesla Model X Plaid

Total time: 30h 5min (187 min faster)
Charging stops: 12
Charging time: 5h 39min
Energy: ~548 kWh
Distance: 2481km

Quick Comparison

Metric	Tesla Model S 70	Tesla Model X Plaid
Travel time	33h 12min	30h 5min
Charging time:	8h 52min	5h 39min
Charging stops:	16	12
Energy used	~447 kWh	~446 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

Tesla Model S 70 Route

Start: Budapest (100% charge)
Stop 1: Supercharger István Parkhotel (13 min, 25% → 52%)
Stop 2: Tesla Supercharger (42 min, 10% → 84%)
Stop 3: Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (59 min, 10% → 83%)
Stop 4: Scaligera Nord (20 min, 10% → 36%)
Stop 5: Fastned Brescia Est (57 min, 10% → 81%)
Stop 6: Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 26%)
Stop 7: Supercharger Marina di Varazze (14 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 8: Supercharger Emporio Fratelli Carli (30 min, 10% → 69%)
Stop 9: Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 24%)
Stop 10: Supercharger Aire de Cambarette Nord (32 min, 10% → 72%)
Stop 11: Aire de Nabrigas (30 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 12: Supercharger Novotel Hotel (20 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 13: ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (53 min, 10% → 77%)
Stop 14: Tankstelle Petromiralles (54 min, 10% → 78%)
Stop 15: Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (30 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 16: AVIA (55 min, 10% → 79%)
Arrival: Madrid

Tesla Model X Plaid Route

Start: Budapest (100% charge)
Stop 1: Tesla Supercharger (17 min, 21% → 60%)
Stop 2: Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (19 min, 10% → 27%)
Stop 3: Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (27 min, 10% → 59%)
Stop 4: Electra Garda Doors (37 min, 10% → 73%)
Stop 5: Supercharger Marina di Varazze (25 min, 10% → 68%)
Stop 6: Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 20%)
Stop 7: Supercharger Aire de Cambarette Nord (21 min, 10% → 61%)
Stop 8: Aire de Gigean Nord (11 min, 10% → 31%)
Stop 9: Aire de Gasparets (43 min, 10% → 78%)
Stop 10: Tankstelle Petromiralles (81 min, 10% → 81%)
Stop 11: AVIA (37 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 12: Popeyes Famous Louisiana Chicken Teresa Claramunt (10 min, 10% → 24%)
Arrival: Madrid

Why the Tesla Model X Plaid Won

The Tesla Model X Plaid achieved a 187-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 70 on this 2481km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 39min vs 8h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~548 kWh vs ~551 kWh) means less time spent charging.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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