In our Paris to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model S 85 beats the Tesla Model X 100 by 118 minutes, completing the 1484km route in 19h 39min. 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 39min (118 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 6h 14min
- Energy: ~371 kWh
- Distance: 1484km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 85 |
Tesla Model X 100 |
| Travel time |
19h 39min |
21h 37min |
| Charging time: |
6h 14min |
8h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~267 kWh |
~267 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 85 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Verdun Saint Nicolas Sud (64 min, 17% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (43 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Hohenlohe Süd (61 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
Total Tankstelle (62 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
Raststation Aistersheim (67 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 6:
da emobil Burger King Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel (51 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
M1 Igmandi Piheno - Budapest (26 min, 10% → 36%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Tesla Model X 100 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Verdun Saint Nicolas Sud (94 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 2:
EnBW Globus (55 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Hohenlohe Süd (78 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
Total Tankstelle (81 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Pendlerparkplatz (85 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 6:
da emobil Burger King Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel (66 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
M1 Igmandi Piheno - Budapest (33 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model S 85 Won
The Tesla Model S 85 achieved a 118-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 100 on this 1484km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 6h 14min vs 8h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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