In our Budapest to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model S 85 beats the Tesla Model X 100 by 67 minutes, completing the 1206km route in 15h 23min. 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 67 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model S 85
- Total time: 15h 23min (67 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 3h 52min
- Energy: ~302 kWh
- Distance: 1206km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 85 |
Tesla Model X 100 |
| Travel time |
15h 23min |
16h 30min |
| Charging time: |
3h 52min |
4h 57min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~217 kWh |
~217 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 85 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger István Parkhotel (10 min, 32% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (27 min, 18% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (71 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 4:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (69 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 5:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (45 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger La Pergola (10 min, 10% → 34%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model X 100 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger István Parkhotel (10 min, 27% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (42 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 3:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (80 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Adige Ovest (32 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
Via Alfredo Testoni (66 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (57 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger La Pergola (10 min, 10% → 34%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model S 85 Won
The Tesla Model S 85 achieved a 67-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 100 on this 1206km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 52min vs 4h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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