From Tesla, Porsche and Lotus to Pininfarina, Aspark and Nio – these are the fastest electric cars made by automakers across the globe.
Electric vehicles are just not efficient, they can be frighteningly fast. While Tesla may be credited with popularizing EVs across the globe, it is not the only one innovating. Several automakers have come out with their own versions of electric vehicles, defining the performance and usage as how they see the market evolving. Some of these electric cars can reach speeds that can put some of the fastest petrol-powered sportscars to shame. Here’s a list of 9 performance packed fastest electric cars in the world.
1. Audi RS e-Tron GT
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Audi’s fastest electric car has close links to Porsche Taycan Turbo S. It is also the most weighty car in this list at over 2300 kg.
Acceleration 0-100 km/hr: 3 seconds
Top Speed: 250 km/hr
Pic courtesy: Audi
2. Porsche Taycan Turbo S
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True to the soul of the Porsche brand, the Taycan Turbo S is a performance-packed 4-door sedan. The flagship electronic performance vehicle from the German automaker is not just fast but spacious too. Its cutting-edge charging technology ensures an endurance of 100 kms in a charge of just 5 minutes.
Acceleration 0-100 km/hr: 2.8 seconds
Top Speed: 260 km/hr
Pic courtesy: Porsche
3. Lotus Evija EV Hypercar
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Evija is a limited edition electric sportscar from the British automaker Lotus. The first electric car from the stable, only 130 Evija cars will be built, codenamed “Type 130”.
Acceleration 0-100 km/hr: 3 seconds
Top Speed: 320 km/hr
Pic courtesy: Lotus
4. Tesla Model S Plaid
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American EV maker Tesla claims that Model S Plaid has the longest range as well as the quickest acceleration among all electric vehicles in production around the world. The Model S Plaid is a Tri Motor All Wheel drive which helps maintain peak power output right till the top speed.
Acceleration 0-100 km/hr: 2.1 seconds
Top Speed: 322 km/hr
Pic courtesy: Tesla
5. Nio EP9
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Chinese automaker Nio defines its EP9 cars as “one of the fastest electric cars in the world”. The car also holds the speed record for the Nurburgring track in Germany. While EP stands for Experimental Prototype, Nio has sold at least 13 EP9s.
Acceleration 0-100 km/hr: 1.9 seconds
Top Speed: 350 km/hr
Pic courtesy: Nio
6. Pininfarina Battista
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Niche Italian carmaker Automobili Pininfarina unveiled the Battista at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. Battista is extremely fast and a purebred Italian sportscar in every aspect. The car packs a range of 450 km.
Acceleration 0-100 km/hr: 2 seconds
Top Speed: 350 km/hr
Pic courtesy: Pininfarina
7. Aspark Owl
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Lesser-known Japanese car manufacturer Aspark claims the tag of the “fastest electric hypercar.” Aspark Owl was recently showcased at the Auto Shanghai 2021 event.
Acceleration 0-100 km/hr: 1.7 seconds
Top Speed: 400 km/hr
Pic courtesy: Aspark
8. Rimac Nevera
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Rimac Nevera is the fastest claimed top speed in any electric car. It is an exceptional sportscar with power beyond comprehension from the Croatian automaker. Much of the car is handcrafted.
Acceleration 0-100 km/hr: 1.8 seconds
Top Speed: 412 km/hr
Pic courtesy: Rimac Automobili
