In our Budapest to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model S 85 beats the Tesla Model X 100 by 118 minutes, completing the 1482km route in 19h 35min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. 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 118 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.
Winner
Tesla Model S 85
- Total time: 19h 35min (118 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 6h 15min
- Energy: ~371 kWh
- Distance: 1482km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 85 |
Tesla Model X 100 |
| Travel time |
19h 35min |
21h 33min |
| Charging time: |
6h 15min |
8h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~267 kWh |
~267 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 (63 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 3:
Total Tankstelle (65 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
EURONICS XXL (55 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Autohof Ramstein (73 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (66 min, 10% → 76%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (81 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 3:
Total Tankstelle (84 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
EURONICS XXL (70 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
Autohof Ramstein (98 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (85 min, 10% → 81%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model S 85 Won
The Tesla Model S 85 achieved a 118-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 100 on this 1482km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 6h 15min vs 8h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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