In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model S 85 beats the Tesla Model X 100 by 108 minutes, completing the 1946km route in 25h 58min. 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 108 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: 25h 58min (108 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 6h 35min
- Energy: ~487 kWh
- Distance: 1946km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 85 |
Tesla Model X 100 |
| Travel time |
25h 58min |
27h 46min |
| Charging time: |
6h 35min |
7h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~350 kWh |
~352 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 85 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Via Lungo Arno (30 min, 27% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (29 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
Piazza Caduti sul Lavoro (13 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Emporio Fratelli Carli (21 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Aire de Cambarette Nord (31 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gigean Nord (23 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Novotel Hotel (15 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (61 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 10:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (62 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 11:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (48 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Hostal Torremar (49 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model X 100 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Via Lungo Arno (46 min, 22% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (26 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (27 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Polygone Riviera (25 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Ibis (16 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Logis Nîmotel (18 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Novotel Hotel (17 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (78 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 10:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (80 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 11:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (44 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
AVIA (80 min, 10% → 77%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model S 85 Won
The Tesla Model S 85 achieved a 108-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 100 on this 1946km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 6h 35min vs 7h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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