Top 10 fastest SUVs in the world in 2023: Electric cars surpass gasoline cars

In the list of 10 fastest SUVs in the world, there are 4 electric cars. Let's take a look from the 10th position in terms of acceleration from 0-97km/h.

Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat 2023

Acceleration 0-97km/h: 3.5 seconds

Power: 710 horsepower

Torque: 648lb-ft (879Nm)

Maximum speed: 290km/h

This could be the last Durango Hellcat model, as the Hellcat engine will be discontinued this year. Photo: Dodge

The Durango SRT Hellcat first debuted in 2021 as a special, one-off model. However, the model's incredible success has prompted the American automaker to bring it back in 2023 to meet consumer demand.

The car is equipped with a 6.2L supercharged Hellcat V8 engine, producing 710 horsepower.

Lamborghini Urus 2023

Acceleration 0-97km/h: 3.5 seconds

Power: 650 horsepower

Torque: 627lb-ft (850Nm)

Maximum speed: 306km/

Lamborghini may have been the first automaker to make a super SUV, with the V12-powered LM002, but the Urus is a completely different beast. Photo: Lamborghini

Using a 4.0L turbocharged V8 engine similar to the one used in the Audi RS Q8 but tuned by Lamborghini, this super SUV has a capacity of 650 horsepower without the support of an electric motor. Combined with an 8-speed automatic transmission, the 2023 Urus has a maximum speed of up to 306km/h.

Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV 2024

Acceleration 0-97km/h: 3.4 seconds

Power: 677 horsepower

Torque: 737lb-ft (999Nm)

Maximum speed: 240km/h

Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV has 2 configurations: EQE 43 and EQE 53. Photo: Mercedes

Launched in October 2022 alongside the standard EQE-Class models, the AMG version uses a pair of electric motors to increase power. The car also has a tuned suspension and upgraded brakes to match the AMG logo. The above parameters are only achieved with the optional high-performance package, otherwise the capacity will be 617 horsepower and the acceleration time from 0-97 km/h is 3.7 seconds.

Lamborghini Urus Performante 2023

Acceleration 0-97km/h: 3.3 seconds

Power: 666 horsepower

Torque: 627lb-ft (850Nm)

Maximum speed: 306km/h

This car model is being officially distributed in Vietnam with a price of 16.5 billion VND.

If the regular Urus is in the Top 10, there's no reason why the high-performance Urus Performante shouldn't be there, as it's capable of accelerating from 0-97km/h even faster.

The Lamborghini Urus Performante uses a new design language and has better performance than the standard Urus (engine power increased by 16 horsepower). In terms of appearance, the front bumper is more aggressive, the rear bumper is also redesigned; the chassis is lowered by 20mm, while the wheelbase is increased by 16mm, and the total length of the vehicle is increased by 25mm.

Ferrari Purosangue 2023

Acceleration 0-97km/h: 3.3 seconds

Power: 715 horsepower

Torque: 528lb-ft (716Nm)

Maximum speed: 309km/h

Purosangue is Ferrari's first high-chassis model, with the "trump card" being the powerful V12 engine. Photo: Ferrari

The 2023 Ferrari Purosangue has a rear door that opens in the opposite direction to the front door, a spacious trunk, and uses a 4-wheel drive system. Unlike its competitors in the same segment, Ferrari chose a crossover style, so it has a fairly low ground clearance - 1,589mm. This design may make the interior space less comfortable than its competitors, but in return it has a more elegant appearance.

The naturally aspirated 6.5L V12 engine, producing 715 horsepower and 716Nm of torque, is combined with a full-time 4-wheel drive system and a rear-mounted 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, giving the Purosangue an ideal 49:51 weight distribution ratio.

Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT 2023

Acceleration 0-97km/h: 3.1 seconds

Power: 631 horsepower

Torque: 626 lb-ft (849 Nm)

Maximum speed: 299km/h

In Vietnam, the 2023 Cayenne Turbo GT model costs 12.84 billion VND. Photo: Porsche

Like the Cayenne Turbo, the GT uses a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 engine, but with upgraded internals and new software, it now produces 631 horsepower. The 8-speed automatic transmission has also been recalibrated for faster shifts. With a lower chassis, wider wheels, and no need to "carry" an electric motor or battery pack, the GT is much lighter than the Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid. As a result, the car accelerates from 0-97km/h half a second faster and can reach a maximum speed of 299km/h.

Aston Martin DBX707 2023

Acceleration 0-97km/h: 3.1 seconds

Power: 697 horsepower

Torque: 663 lb-ft (899 Nm)

Maximum speed: 310km/h

DBX707 is officially distributed in Vietnam with prices starting from 21.8 billion VND. Photo: Aston Martin

It's an undeniable fact that electric motors have changed the world of high-performance vehicles, but the internal combustion engine is far from dead.

Launched in early 2022 with a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 engine with 697 horsepower, the DBX707 is still the "king of speed". In terms of acceleration from 0-97km/h, it may only be 4th in the world, down 2 places from last year, but in terms of maximum speed, it is still number 1.

Rivian R1S 2023

Acceleration 0-97km/h: 3 seconds

Power: 835 horsepower

Torque: 908 lb-ft (1,231 Nm)

Maximum speed: 201km/h

The Rivian R1S costs $70,000 in the US market. Photo: Rivian

The highest configuration version uses 4 electric motors, has a pulling capacity of up to 3.2 tons and accelerates from 0-97km/h in less than 3 seconds. Even more surprising is that all these parameters belong to an SUV with 3 rows of seats.

The top speed is the downside of the Rivian R1S as it is electronically limited to 201km/h.

Lotus Electric R 2024

Acceleration 0-100km/h: 2.95 seconds

Power: 905 horsepower

Torque: 726lb-ft (984Nm)

Maximum speed: 266km/h

High performance but very environmentally friendly as the Eletre runs entirely on electricity and has an interior made from 100% recycled materials. Photo: Lotus

The Eletre will finally be available in its native UK this year, with other markets to follow. While the standard version of the SUV still comes with two electric motors, producing 603 horsepower, it is the Eletre R that makes it onto the list of the fastest SUVs in the world, thanks to its electric motor system that produces a maximum output of up to 905 horsepower.

The 112kWh battery pack can charge from 10% to 80% in just 20 minutes using a fast charging station.

Tesla Model X Plaid 2023

Acceleration 0-97km/h: 2.5 seconds

Power: 1,020 horsepower

Torque: no information available

Maximum speed: 262km/h

Tesla uses the gull-wing flip-open design for its rear doors. Photo: Tesla

The car has a maximum output of 1,020 horsepower from a system of three electric motors. The starting price of $144,490 is not cheap, but the Model X Plaid is not the most expensive car on this list. That title belongs to the Ferrari Purosangue, which costs about $400,000.

This all-electric SUV has a towing capacity of more than 2.2 tons and is fast enough to compete with any internal combustion engine vehicle. Notably, while other manufacturers are racing to increase vehicle prices, Tesla has reduced the suggested retail price of the Model X Plaid from $144,490 last year to $109,990.