In our Budapest to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model S 90 beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 22 minutes, completing the 1206km route in 15h 35min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 36,800 less, the Tesla Model S 90 beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 22 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: 15h 35min (22 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 4h 4min
- Energy: ~292 kWh
- Distance: 1206km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 100 |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
15h 57min |
15h 35min |
| Charging time: |
4h 26min |
4h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~217 kWh |
~217 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 100 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger István Parkhotel (10 min, 33% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (31 min, 17% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (82 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (81 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 5:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (52 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger La Pergola (10 min, 10% → 32%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model S 90 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger István Parkhotel (10 min, 32% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (27 min, 19% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (76 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 4:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (73 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 5:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (48 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger La Pergola (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model S 90 Won
The Tesla Model S 90 achieved a 22-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 100 on this 1206km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 4min vs 4h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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