In our Paris to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model S 75 beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 54 minutes, completing the 1483km route in 19h 7min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 17,430 less, the Tesla Model S 75 beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 54 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model S 90's 330km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model S 75's 280km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
Tesla Model S 75
- Total time: 19h 7min (54 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 5h 42min
- Energy: ~344 kWh
- Distance: 1483km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 75 |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
19h 7min |
20h 1min |
| Charging time: |
5h 42min |
6h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~267 kWh |
~267 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 75 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Verdun Saint Nicolas Sud (63 min, 13% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
EnBW Globus (39 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Hohenlohe Süd (55 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 4:
Total Tankstelle (56 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Raststation Aistersheim (60 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 6:
da emobil Burger King Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel (45 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
M1 Igmandi Piheno - Budapest (24 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Tesla Model S 90 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Verdun Saint Nicolas Sud (68 min, 17% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (45 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Hohenlohe Süd (65 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
Total Tankstelle (66 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
Raststation Aistersheim (71 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 6:
da emobil Burger King Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel (54 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
M1 Igmandi Piheno - Budapest (27 min, 10% → 36%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model S 75 Won
The Tesla Model S 75 achieved a 54-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 90 on this 1483km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 42min vs 6h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~344 kWh vs ~360 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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