In our Rome to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model S 85 beats the Tesla Model X 100 by 129 minutes, completing the 1886km route in 27h 39min. 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 129 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: 27h 39min (129 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 6h 33min
- Energy: ~472 kWh
- Distance: 1886km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 85 |
Tesla Model X 100 |
| Travel time |
27h 39min |
29h 48min |
| Charging time: |
6h 33min |
8h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~339 kWh |
~339 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 85 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est (42 min, 26% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (63 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Outlet Village (27 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Starine south (Novo Mesto - Krško) (29 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Shell (29 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 6:
Odmorište Babina Greda Jug (56 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger IKEA (38 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 8:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (44 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland (65 min, 10% → 75%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model X 100 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est (63 min, 20% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (81 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Outlet Village (28 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
Dul Jug (45 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Shell (40 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 6:
Odmorište Babina Greda Jug (72 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger IKEA (56 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (55 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland (84 min, 10% → 80%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model S 85 Won
The Tesla Model S 85 achieved a 129-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 100 on this 1886km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 6h 33min vs 8h 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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