In our Budapest to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model S 90 beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 41 minutes, completing the 1482km route in 19h 57min. 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 41 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: 19h 57min (41 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 6h 37min
- Energy: ~359 kWh
- Distance: 1482km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 100 |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
20h 38min |
19h 57min |
| Charging time: |
7h 18min |
6h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~267 kWh |
~267 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 100 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ÖAMTC Stützpunkt Wien West (61 min, 23% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Pendlerparkplatz (74 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Total Tankstelle (76 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 4:
EURONICS XXL (64 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Autohof Ramstein (85 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (78 min, 10% → 75%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model S 90 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ÖAMTC Stützpunkt Wien West (56 min, 22% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Pendlerparkplatz (67 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 3:
Total Tankstelle (69 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
EURONICS XXL (58 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Autohof Ramstein (77 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (70 min, 10% → 76%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model S 90 Won
The Tesla Model S 90 achieved a 41-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 100 on this 1482km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 6h 37min vs 7h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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