With instant torque at their disposal, these all-electric rockets can put the fastest gas-powered supercars to shame.
5. Porsche Taycan Turbo S (0-60: 2.6 Seconds)
If it's straight-line acceleration you're looking for, the instantly-available torque that comes with an electric powertrain can't be beaten. That's why the cars on this list aren't just the quickest EVs on the market. They're also some of the fastest cars on the plant regardless of power source. Coming in at number 5 is Porsche's high-performance Taycan variant, the Turbo S. With a maximum output of 750 horsepower and 774 lb-ft of torque, the German make's flagship EV can reach 60 mph in just 2.6 seconds.
4. Tesla Model X Plaid (0-60: 2.5 Seconds)
The Model X has been synonymous with 'Ludicrous' performance since its inception. The top-of-the-line of performance, the Plaid version of the Tesla SUV can sprint from zero to 60 mph just a hair quicker than the Porsche Taycan Turbo S, with a time of 2.5 seconds. With an estimated 1020 horsepower, that's not a big surprise.
3. Lucid Air Dream Edition (0-60: 2.5 Seconds)
A relative newcomer to the world of luxury EVs, Lucid has made a mark with their striking new sedan, the Air. In car's Dream Edition represents the brand's peak performance at this time. The Dream can launch to 60 miles per hour in as little as 2.5 seconds, which ties it with the Model X. The Air Dream Edition, however, has a higher power output, at 1,080 hp, which gives it a top speed of 168 mph, which is 5 higher than that of the Model X
2. Tesla Model S Plaid (0-60: 1.99 Seconds)
Coming in at number 2, the Tesla Model S Plaid reserves the spot as the most impressive vehicle on this list. With a 0-60 time of 1.99 seconds, the sedan has incredible power and is engineered to deliver that power to the ground effectively. The sub-2-second time is especially mind-blowing considering the car's curb weight of over 4,700 lbs!
1. Rimac Nevera (0-60: 1.85 Seconds)
And the top spot goes to the Rimac Nevera. The best product on offer from Croatian-based Automobili Rimac. The Nevera can reach 60 mph from a standstill in just 1.85 seconds. It has a price tag of about $2.4 million, which only serves to help the Model S Paid shine even brighter, as the American-made Tesla has a starting MSRP of just under $120,000.
