Rankings
The Fastest Electric Cars
Instant torque is what makes electric cars quick off the line, and the fastest of them now beat combustion supercars to 60 mph. The ranking below is sorted by 0-60 mph time, fastest first.
Manufacturer acceleration claims usually assume launch control, a full battery and ideal conditions. Treat the numbers as comparative rather than absolute.
- 1
Xiaomi
SU7 Ultra 2025
1.8s to 60 mph from 1527 hp (AWD).
0-60 mph
1.8s
- 2
Lucid
Air Sapphire 2025
2s to 60 mph from 1251 hp (AWD).
0-60 mph
2s
- 3
Porsche
Taycan Turbo GT Weissach 2024
2.2s to 60 mph from 1033 hp (AWD).
0-60 mph
2.2s
- 4
Tesla
Model S Plaid 2026
2.4s to 60 mph from 1033 hp (AWD).
0-60 mph
2.4s
- 5
Audi
RS e-tron GT performance 2024
2.5s to 60 mph from 680 hp (AWD).
0-60 mph
2.5s
- 6
Porsche
Cayenne Turbo Electric 2026
2.5s to 60 mph from 1156 hp (AWD).
0-60 mph
2.5s
- 7
Maserati
GranTurismo Folgore 2023
2.7s to 60 mph from 761 hp (AWD).
0-60 mph
2.7s
- 8
Lotus
Emeya 2025
2.8s to 60 mph from 918 hp (AWD).
0-60 mph
2.8s
- 9
Maserati
GranCabrio Folgore 2024
2.8s to 60 mph from 761 hp (AWD).
0-60 mph
2.8s
- 10
Lotus
Eletre 900 2025
2.9s to 60 mph from 918 hp (AWD).
0-60 mph
2.9s
- 11
Tesla
Model X Plaid 2026
2.9s to 60 mph from 1033 hp (AWD).
0-60 mph
2.9s
- 12
Rivian
R2 2026
3s to 60 mph from 656 hp (AWD).
0-60 mph
3s
- 13
Rivian
R1S 2026
3s to 60 mph from 835 hp (AWD).
0-60 mph
3s
- 14
Polestar
5 2025
3.2s to 60 mph from 884 hp (AWD).
0-60 mph
3.2s
- 15
Hyundai
IONIQ 6 N 2026
3.2s to 60 mph from 650 hp (AWD).
0-60 mph
3.2s
Full comparison table
| # | Model | 0-60 mph | Range | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xiaomi SU7 Ultra | 1.8s | 385 mi | $72,830 |
| 2 | Lucid Air Sapphire | 2s | 610 mi | $267,500 |
| 3 | Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Weissach | 2.2s | 295 mi | $256,000 |
| 4 | Tesla Model S Plaid | 2.4s | 351 mi | $129,990 |
| 5 | Audi RS e-tron GT performance | 2.5s | 325 mi | $173,266 |
| 6 | Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric | 2.5s | 308 mi | $168,000 |
| 7 | Maserati GranTurismo Folgore | 2.7s | 261 mi | $218,600 |
| 8 | Lotus Emeya | 2.8s | 289 mi | $161,200 |
| 9 | Maserati GranCabrio Folgore | 2.8s | 245 mi | $246,788 |
| 10 | Lotus Eletre 900 | 2.9s | 283 mi | $159,900 |
| 11 | Tesla Model X Plaid | 2.9s | 295 mi | $134,998 |
| 12 | Rivian R2 | 3s | 300 mi | $47,000 |
| 13 | Rivian R1S | 3s | 358 mi | $78,885 |
| 14 | Polestar 5 | 3.2s | 330 mi | $133,400 |
| 15 | Hyundai IONIQ 6 N | 3.2s | 273 mi | $88,300 |
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