Electric cars are really fast. The instant torque available from the electric motors makes for rapid acceleration. Every electric car on this list costs less than $100,000 MSRP and can reach 100 km/hr from a standstill in less than 4 seconds.
Electric cars provide better value for straight line performance than petrol cars. By way of example, the Lamborghini Huracan takes 3.5 seconds to hit 100 km/hr and starts at $431,000 (MSRP). By comparison, the MG4 XPOWER hits the the same mark in 3.8 seconds and costs $59,990 (before ORC) - over 85% less!
To find out which other vehicles make our fastest electric car list, keep reading. If you want to find out the performance figures for all electric cars browse EV our database.
Kia EV6 GT
Performance Overview
The Kia EV6 GT is the flagship variant of the EV6 electric crossover. It is fastest car Kia has ever made, capable of reaching 0 to 100 km/hr in 3.5 seconds and has a top speed of 260 km/hr.
The EV6 GT comprises dual motors (front and back) generating a combined 430kW of power and 740Nm of torque.
General Overview
The is a five-seater electric small SUV priced from $99,590 before on-road costs, it has up to 424km of claimed driving range and can be charged at up to 11kW AC/250kW DC.
Key features include a 12.3-inch tablet-style touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto, a suite of active safety assistance technologies, and 21-inch aerodynamic alloy wheels.
The Kia EV6 GT is backed by a seven-year, unlimited kilometre vehicle warranty and a seven-year/150,000km battery warranty..
Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance
Performance Overview
The Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance is highest spec variant of the Swedish designed EX30 premium small electric SUV. It is Volvo's quickest car to date, capable of reaching 0 to 100 km/hr in 3.6 seconds and has a top speed of 180 km/hr.
The EX30 Performance features dual motors (front and back) generating a combined 315kW of power and 543Nm of torque.
General Overview
The Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance is a five-seater premium electric SUV offering value, an eco-conscience, and high performance. It is priced from $69,990 before on-road costs.
It has up to 460 km of claimed driving range and can be charged at up to 11kW AC/153kW DC using a Type 2/CCS2 port.
Key features include a 12.3-inch central portrait-orientated touchscreen with integrated driver instrumentation powered by Android Automotive software, leather-free and recycled interior materials, a front sound bar speaker, and digital key functionality.
The Volvo EX30 is covered by a five-year/unlimited kilometre vehicle warranty and an eight-year battery warranty.
➡️MORE: 2024 Volvo EX30 price and specs: Value premium electric SUV coming this year
Tesla Model Y Performance
Performance Overview
The Tesla Model Y Performance is performance variant of the world's best selling electric care, reaching the 100 km/hr mark in 3.7 seconds (with 'one-foot roll-out' subtracted)
The Model Y Performance shares the same powertrain as the Model 3 Performance comprising dual motors (front and back) generating 413kW of power and 660Nm of torque.
General Overview
While the Tesla Model Y Performance is fast it is also a practical and spacious five-seater electric SUV priced from $91,400 before on-road costs.
It has up to 514km of claimed driving range and can be charged at up to 11kW AC/250kW DC.
It features a 15-inch infotainment display, active safety assistance systems (Auto Pilot), built-in dashcam recording, and more as standard.
The Model Y 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).
➡️MORE: 2023 Tesla Model Y price and specs: Popular electric SUV now most affordable yet
MG4 XPOWER
Performance Overview
The MG4 XPOWER is the cheapest car on this list by c. $10,000. The range-topping variant features a dual motor powertrain that delivers 320kW of power and up to 600Nm of torque, resulting in acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds. This firmly places the MG4 XPOWER in the company of the most potent high-performance hatchbacks on the market including the Audi RS3 and Mercedes-Benz AMG A45.
General Overview
The MG 4 XPOWER is a five-seater electric small hatchback. Priced from $59,990 before on-road costs.
It has up to 385km of claimed driving range and can be charged at up to 11kW AC/140kW DC.
Key features include a 12.3-inch central portrait-orientated touchscreen with integrated driver instrumentation powered by Android Automotive software, leather-free and recycled interior materials, a front sound bar speaker, and digital key functionality.
The MG4 XPOWER is covered by a seven-year, unlimited kilometre vehicle and battery warranty. The same period also applies to its roadside assistance and capped-price servicing coverage.
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BYD Seal Performance AWD
Performance Overview
The BYD Seal Performance AWD is the flagship model in BYD's Australian line up. It is one of the fastest electric sedans available, capable of reaching 0 to 100 km/hr in 3.8 seconds and has a top speed of 180 km/hr.
The Seal Performance features dual motors (front and back) generating a combined 390kW of power and 670Nm of torque.
General Overview
The BYD Seal Performance is a five-seater premium electric sedan priced from $68,748 before on-road costs. It offers a sleek design, a premium interior and high performance.
It has up to 460 km of claimed driving range and can be charged at up to 11kW AC/150kW DC using a Type 2/CCS2 port.
Key features include a 15.6-inch Android 10 based rotating touchscreen, capable of receiving over-the-air (OTA) software updates, with wired Apple Carplay and wireless Android Auto. An energy efficient heat pump, PM2.5 air filter, and all active safety assistance systems are standard on BYD Seal, as is a plethora of rather premium features.
➡️MORE: 2024 BYD Seal Price and Specs: Tesla Model 3 Competitor Launches Down Under
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About the author
Danny Thai
Danny is a consultant and entrepreneur working at the cutting edge of the electric vehicle and energy transition. He is passionate about educating and helping consumers make better decisions through data. He is the founder of zecar and is currently the EV Innovation Manager at Endeavour Energy.
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