Electric cars are fast, real fast, every electric car on this list can reach 0 to 100 km/hr in 3.3 seconds or less.
The instant torque on tap from the electric motors, instantaneously sending power to the wheels, is what makes them so fast.
Electric cars provide much better value for performance than the equivalent petrol car. By way of example, the Lamborghini Huracan takes up to 3.5 seconds to hit 100 km/hr and starts at $431,000 (MSRP). By comparison, the Tesla Model 3 Performance hits the same mark at 3.3 seconds and costs $91,600.
The world's fastest electric car is the Tesla Model S Plaid which accelerates from 0 to 100 km/hr in a claimed 2.1 seconds.
To find out which other vehicles make our top 5 fastest electric car list, keep reading.
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1. Tesla Model S Plaid
Performance Overview
The Tesla Model S Plaid has the quickest acceleration of any vehicle in production, reaching the 100 km/hr mark in 2.1 seconds.
What separates the Plaid’s performance from the rest is the powertrain comprising three motors (front and back) generating 760 kW of power. Two of these motors are located at the rear, where they can actively distribute the torque between the two rear wheels.
General Overview
The Tesla Model S is a five-seater medium electric sedan made in the United States. Priced from US$129,900, it has up to 600km of claimed driving range
The electric car can be charged at up to 16.5kW AC/250kW DC using a Type 2/CCS2 port.
As one of Tesla’s flagship models, it features all the latest technology Tesla has to offer including a 17-inch centre console and Tesla’s industry-leading driver assist system, Autopilot.
It is also well known as one of the few cars currently available that features a yolk steering wheel.
2. Tesla Model X Plaid
Performance Overview
The Tesla Model X Plaid has the quickest acceleration of any SUV in production, reaching the 100 km/hr mark in 2.6 seconds. By way of comparison that is as fast as Ferrari’s flagship SF90 which starts at $507,000.
The Model X shares the same powertrain as the Model S comprising three motors (front and back) generating 760 kW of power. Two of these motors are located at the rear, where they can actively distribute the torque between the two rear wheels.
General Overview
The Tesla Model X is a five-seater medium electric SUV made in the United States. Priced from US$138,900 it is the most expensive model currently sold by Tesla. it has up to 528km of claimed driving range
The electric car can be charged at up to 16.5kW AC/250kW DC using a Type 2/CCS2 port.
As one of Tesla’s flagship models, it features all the latest technology Tesla has to offer including a 17-inch centre console and Tesla’s industry-leading driver assist system, Autopilot.
It is also well known as one of the few cars currently available that features a yolk steering wheel.
3. Porsche Taycan Turbo S
Performance Overview
The range-topping Taycan Turbo S reaches the 100 km/hr mark in 2.8 seconds.
The Taycan Turbo S features dual motors (front and back) generating up to 560kW of power and 1050Nm of Torque.
General Overview
The Porsche Taycan is a four- or five-seater electric large coupe made in Germany.
The electric car can be charged at up to 22kW AC/270kW DC (depending on the variant) using a Type 2/CCS2 port.
Priced from $351,000 before on-road costs, it has up to 416km of claimed driving range.
It features a 10.9-inch infotainment display, active safety assistance systems, curved digital instrument cluster, and more as standard.
The Taycan is covered by a three-year, unlimited kilometre vehicle warranty.
4. Audi e-tron GT RS
Performance Overview
The range-topping e-Tron GT RS is Audi's fastest electric car reaching the 100 km/hr mark in 3.3 seconds.
The e-Tron GT RS electric quattro system features dual motors (front and back) generating up to 475kW of power and 830Nm of Torque.
General Overview
The Audi e-Tron GT is a five-seater electric large coupe made in Germany.
In addition to being one of the fastest electric cars, it is also one of the fastest-charging reaching 10 to 80% charge in 21 minutes using a 350kW rapid charger.
Priced from $249,700 before on-road costs, it has up to 472km of claimed driving range.
It features a 10.1-inch infotainment display, active safety assistance systems, adaptive air suspension, and more as standard.
The e-Tron GT RS is covered by a five-year, unlimited kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year/160,000km battery warranty.
5. Tesla Model 3 Performance
Performance Overview
The Tesla Model 3 Performance is Tesla’s most popular performance vehicle, reaching the 100 km/hr mark in 3.3 seconds.
The Model X shares the same powertrain as the Model Y comprising dual motors (front and back) generating 377kW of power and 660Nm of torque.
General Overview
The Tesla Model 3 is a five-seater electric small sedan made in China. Priced from $91,600 before on-road costs.
The Performance variant can be charged at up to 11kW AC/250kW DC using a Type 2/CCS2 port. Charging times for the Tesla Model 3 Performance are:
⏲ 8 hours and 15 minutes for a full charge (0-100%) using a level 2 home charger.
⏲ 23 minutes for 10 to 80% using a 350kW rapid DC charger.
It features a 15-inch infotainment display, active safety assistance systems (Auto Pilot), built-in dashcam recording, and more as standard.
The Model 3 is covered by a four-year/80,000km vehicle warranty and an eight-year/160,000km or eight-year/192,000km battery warranty (depending on the variant).
Every Electric Car Ranked by Acceleration (0-100 km/h)
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