In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model S 85 beats the Tesla Model X 100 by 55 minutes, completing the 1439km route in 17h 26min. 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 55 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: 17h 26min (55 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 3h 20min
- Energy: ~360 kWh
- Distance: 1439km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 85 |
Tesla Model X 100 |
| Travel time |
17h 26min |
18h 21min |
| Charging time: |
3h 20min |
4h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~259 kWh |
~259 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 85 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Venoy Chablis, Venoy (32 min, 46% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Mâcon Supercharger, Sancé (26 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Carrefour, Sallanches (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger, Pollein (22 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (10 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Ibis Styles Milano Melegnano, Carpiano (20 min, 12% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (24 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (45 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger La Pergola, Magliano (10 min, 10% → 34%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model X 100 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Venoy Chablis, Venoy (51 min, 42% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
Mâcon Supercharger, Sancé (21 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Best Western Porte Sud De Genève, Archamps (21 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger, Pollein (27 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (10 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Ibis Styles Milano Melegnano, Carpiano (25 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (32 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 8:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (57 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger La Pergola, Magliano (10 min, 10% → 34%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model S 85 Won
The Tesla Model S 85 achieved a 55-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 100 on this 1439km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 20min vs 4h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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