The Quickest EVs We’ve Tested (And Many Are Among the Fastest)

This is where things get a little wild. That’s because the nearly five-ton GMC Hummer EV is he one of the fastest EVs we’ve tested. Heavier than two Tesla Model 3s and even with his terrain tires on, the Hummer accelerated to 60 mph in 3.3 seconds. On the truck he clocked that time by unleashing 1000 horsepower and he 1200 lb-ft of torque in his aptly named WTF launch mode (short for “Watts To Freedom”, of course). The giant GMC also tears up the drag strip and at 106 mph he completes his quarter mile in 11.9 seconds. Interesting Fact: This trap speed is the same as the Hummer EV’s governor-limited maximum speed, making it the slowest EV on this list.

GMC Hummer EV Details

Like the Tesla Model 3 Performance, the BMW i4 M50 also features as one of three EVs under $100,000 on this list. Electric motors mounted on each axle produce a total of 536 horsepower, allowing the i4 M50 to reach 60 mph in his 3.3 seconds. That’s at least two tenths faster than the fastest BMW M3 we tested. One area where BMW’s sporty electric four-door hatch falls flat is triple-digit speeds, with the governor limiting its maximum speed to a rather disappointing 127 mph.

Details of the BMW i4

The Tesla Model 3’s performance is unlike most EVs on this list because it doesn’t cost six figures (2022 models starting at around $60,000). That discounted price includes an impressive 60 mph time of 3.1 seconds. This is his four-tenths faster speed than the 503 hp BMW M3 Competition. Both the Bimmer and Model 3 Performance we tested ran on sticky Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tires, but the all-wheel-drive Tesla’s instant torque from his two electric motors was noticeable. brings great benefits. As speed picks up, the advantage fades, with the gas-fed all-wheel-drive M3 beating the Model 3 at 100 mph by half a second (7.6 vs. 8.2 ticks). Still, the Tesla Model 3 Performance has a top speed of 162 mph, making it the best bargain in this fast EV.

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In the middle of this list of very fast EVs is the modest Rivian R1T. Aside from the alien-like front light element, the R1T’s design doesn’t point to the fact that it’s an electric car, let alone one of the fastest EVs we’ve tested.

Experience the R1T sprinting from 3.0 seconds to 60 mph and you’ll quickly realize how fast this truck is as hell. Along with 908 pound-feet of torque (one on each wheel) from the R1T’s four motors, this truck can carry a ton of junk in its bed. The electric powertrain’s 835 horsepower will help the average sport blow out the doors of his car. The Rivian R1T is super fast, but not super fast, with a governor-limited top speed of 111 mph.

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The Mercedes-AMG EQS may look like an anonymous hunk buttoned up with a Mercedes badge on the front, but it’s an electric hot rod. That’s evident in its ability to accelerate to 60 mph in 3.0 seconds. The Merc is powered by electric motors on each axle, which together produce a total of 751 horsepower. Despite his AMG-tuned EQS’ quick burst to 60 mph, its acceleration time drops off at high speed. For example, the Audi RS e-tron GT is only 1/10th behind the Audi RS e-tron GT in races to 60 miles per hour, but at 100, 130 and 150 miles per hour it is 0.7, 3.0 and 5.8 ticks behind the RS respectively. . The Mercedes-AMG EQS top speed is limited by the governor to 154 mph.

Mercedes EQS details

The Audi RS e-tron GT isn’t as fast or powerful as the three leading EVs on this list, but it’s the fourth electric car we’ve tested to hit 60 mph in less than 3.0 seconds. The RS version of the e-tron GT shares an innovative two-speed rear axle transmission with the Porsche Taycan, but it’s not as powerful as the Taycan’s Turbo S version. Audi’s dual electric motors produce 637 horsepower and 612 lb-ft of torque. Thanks to all-wheel drive traction, 60 mph he reaches in 2.9 ticks, and a quarter mile at 127 mph he completes in 11.0 seconds. The RS e-tron GT is also faster than most cars, with top speed limited by the governor to 156 mph.

Details of the Audi e-tron GT

The Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance appeared in impressive numbers. Its dual motors (one on each axle) produce a total of 1111 horsepower and 1025 lb-ft of torque. This accelerated his tested 5282-pounder to 60 mph in just 2.6 seconds. Granted, it’s nearly half a second slower than the Tesla Model S Plaid, but it’s still impressive. Reach 173 miles.

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The Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo is one wicked wagon. Despite its name, it is not turbocharged. However, it is very powerful, with dual electric motors producing a total of 750 horsepower and 774 lb-ft of torque. In fact, it has the same all-wheel drive powertrain as the Taycan Turbo S sedan and his two-speed rear axle transmission. We tested both body styles and both got the same he hit 60 mph in 2.4 seconds. However, the long-roof version of the Taycan Turbo S accelerates to 1/4 mph, up to 100 miles per hour he’s 10 minutes faster. For those willing to trade that tenth of his for a higher top speed, Porsche claims the sedan’s top speed is his 162 mph, while the wagon is capped at 155. doing.

Details of the Porsche Taycan

The Tesla Model S Plaid is not only the fastest EV we’ve ever tested, it’s one of the fastest cars we’ve ever tested. period. Three electric motors pumped 1020 horsepower and 1050 lb-ft of torque to the road, and his Plaid with all-wheel drive got him to 60 mph in 2.1 seconds. That time beats Tesla by 0.1 seconds over the ultra-exotic 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder. The Model S we tested was not only about 1000 pounds heavier than Porsche’s hybrid hypercar, it was also hundreds of thousands of dollars cheaper. However, the top speed limited by the governor is 162 mph.

Tesla Model S details

• 2022 GMC Hummer EV: 3.3 seconds
• 2022 BMW i4 M50: 3.3 seconds
• 2019 Tesla Model 3 Performance: 3.1 seconds
• 2022 Rivian R1T: 3.0 seconds
  
• 2022 Mercedes-AMG EQS: 3.0 seconds
• 2022 Audi RS e-tron GT: 2.9s
• 2022 Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance: 2.6s
• 2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo: 2.4 seconds
• 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid: 2.1 seconds