Top 5 fastest accelerating electric supercars in the world

Some electric cars today have impressive acceleration capabilities that are much better than many traditional sports cars.

Electric vehicles are expected to be the future development trend of the automobile industry. The number of electric vehicles in the world, especially in China, Japan, European countries and the United States, is growing. It is expected that up to 30 million electric vehicles will be sold by 2028 and account for 48% of all passenger cars by 2030.

Not only are the designs diverse, the equipment modern, and the range of travel increased, but the speed of electric cars is also growing, even faster than many traditional sports cars.

Here are the fastest electric supercars on the global market.

1. Rimac Nevera 2022: accelerates from 0- 96 km/h in 1.85 seconds

At the end of 2022, Rimac Nevera set a record and became the fastest electric car in the world with a top speed of 412 km/h. The car is capable of accelerating from 0-96 km/h in just 1.85 seconds. This is a remarkable achievement for a pure electric car, thereby showing that Rimac is ahead of its competitors in terms of performance.

Rimac Nevera is equipped with 4 electric motors producing a combined capacity of 1,887 horsepower and 2,360 Nm of torque, along with a 120 kWh battery system.

2. Tesla Model S Plaid 2022: accelerates from 0-96 km/h in 1.99 seconds

When it was first launched in June 2021, Tesla CEO Elon Musk confidently declared: "Model S Plaid can accelerate faster than any Porsche, and is safer than all Volvo models."

In fact, the Tesla Model S Plaid is equipped with 3 electric motors, producing up to 1,020 horsepower. Thanks to that, the car is capable of accelerating from 0-96 km/h in 1.99 seconds, with a maximum speed of 321 km/h. These parameters are on par with high-performance supercars, even hypercars with prices many times higher.

3. Lucid Air Sapphire 2023: accelerates from 0-96 km/h in 2 seconds

The Lucid Air Sapphire is considered to be the latest step in the luxury electric sedan segment. The car competes directly with the Tesla Model S, and possesses luxury, comfort and quietness for passengers. Notably, the performance of the Air Sapphire is not inferior when compared to the traditional sports car BMW M5 CS.

Lucid Air Sapphire 2023: accelerates from 0-96 km/h in 2 seconds.

In 2023, Lucid revealed a special edition Air Sapphire with more than 1,200 horsepower. The car is capable of accelerating from 0-96 km/h in 2 seconds, reaching a top speed of 321.8 km/h. In particular, the test version of the car shows that it has better performance and speed than previously announced.

4. Nio EP9 2017: accelerates from 0-96km in 2.7 seconds

Nio is a Chinese car company that produces a variety of electric vehicles and operates a Formula E racing team (a race exclusively for electric cars).

Nio EP9 2017.

The 2017 Nio EP9 can accelerate from 0-96km/h in just 2.7 seconds with the help of four high-performance 1,390 horsepower motors and four separate transmissions. The EP9 has a top speed of 312km/h, operating continuously for a distance of 426km with a charging time of only about 45 minutes.

5. Lotus Evija 2023: accelerates from 0-96 km/h in 3 seconds

Lotus Evija is a powerful electric car that is classified as a supercar. With 4 electric motors, it reaches a capacity of 1,970 horsepower. The car accelerates from 0-96 km/h in just 3 seconds.

Lotus Evija 2023.

What sets the Evija apart from most electric cars is its top speed of 200 mph (321.8 km/h). In addition, the electric supercar also has an eye-catching design, suitable for speed enthusiasts.