In our Madrid to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model S 85 beats the Tesla Model X 100 by 63 minutes, completing the 1261km route in 16h 22min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 43,900 less, the Tesla Model S 85 beats the Tesla Model X 100 by 63 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: 16h 22min (63 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 3h 30min
- Energy: ~315 kWh
- Distance: 1261km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 85 |
Tesla Model X 100 |
| Travel time |
16h 22min |
17h 25min |
| Charging time: |
3h 30min |
4h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~227 kWh |
~227 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 85 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Hotel Landa (10 min, 26% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur (20 min, 22% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Est (56 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (46 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Aire des Groies (27 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Novotel Poitiers Site du Futuroscope (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Arthotel (39 min, 10% → 84%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model X 100 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Hotel Landa (10 min, 20% → 42%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur (32 min, 12% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Est (69 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
Supermarkt (62 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Aire des Groies (34 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Novotel Poitiers Site du Futuroscope (37 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Ibis Orléans Nord (18 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model S 85 Won
The Tesla Model S 85 achieved a 63-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 100 on this 1261km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 30min vs 4h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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