In our Paris to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model S 90 beats the Tesla Model S 100 by 12 minutes, completing the 1257km route in 16h 53min. 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 12 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: 16h 53min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 4h 3min
- Energy: ~305 kWh
- Distance: 1257km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 100 |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
17h 5min |
16h 53min |
| Charging time: |
4h 24min |
4h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~226 kWh |
~226 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 100 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Arthotel, Rochecorbon (17 min, 27% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (82 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de la Porte des Landes Ouest, Saugnac-et-Muret (27 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 4:
Avenue de la Chalosse, Magescq (82 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur, Rivabellosa (12 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Hotel Landa, Burgos (44 min, 10% → 83%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model S 90 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Arthotel, Rochecorbon (16 min, 26% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (74 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de la Porte des Landes Ouest, Saugnac-et-Muret (24 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 4:
Avenue de la Chalosse, Magescq (76 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur, Rivabellosa (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Hotel Landa, Burgos (22 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
El Cancho Del Aguila, La Cabrera (21 min, 10% → 30%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model S 90 Won
The Tesla Model S 90 achieved a 12-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 100 on this 1257km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 3min vs 4h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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