In our Paris to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model S 85 beats the Tesla Model S 90 by 23 minutes, completing the 1256km route in 16h 30min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 90's 330km 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: 16h 30min (23 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 3h 50min
- Energy: ~314 kWh
- Distance: 1256km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 85 |
Tesla Model S 90 |
| Travel time |
16h 30min |
16h 53min |
| Charging time: |
3h 50min |
4h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~226 kWh |
~226 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 85 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 (70 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de la Porte des Landes Ouest, Saugnac-et-Muret (33 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest, Labenne (61 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur, Rivabellosa (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Hotel Landa, Burgos (39 min, 10% → 84%)
- 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 85 Won
The Tesla Model S 85 achieved a 23-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 90 on this 1256km 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 50min vs 4h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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