The Electric Cars That Break Speed Records

Electric cars aren’t just about efficiency they can also be insanely fast. Here’s a list of the fastest EVs on the planet, pushing boundaries with top speeds that rival supercars.

Rimac Nevera

Oh man, the Nevera, this Croatian rocket hits like 258 mph top end, four motors, 1,914 hp, insane aero that pins you down. It’s got torque vectoring that dances through corners, carbon everything, and yeah, around $2.4 million if you can even buy one. Why good? Lap records everywhere, but uhm, daily? Nah, it’s a millionaire’s missile. Compared to Plaid? Eats it alive. Honestly, peak EV madness, joke’s on us mortals.

Lucid Air Sapphire

Sapphire’s a sedan doing 205 mph, tri-motor 1,234 hp, quarter-mile in under 9 seconds, quiet luxury that suddenly fangs. Plush seats, huge range too, starts at like $250,000 loaded. Good ’cause it’s “practical” fast, family hauler that embarrasses Lambos. Random: that top speed trap feels wrong in a four-door. Vs. Tesla? Quieter, comfier. Changing mind, might be the one I’d want.

Tesla Model S Plaid

Plaid, dude, 200 mph claimed, tri-motor 1,020 hp, yoke steering that’s divisive, massive screen party. Around $90,000-$100,000 now. Why good? Autopilot chills on highways, ludicrous mode warps space. Observation: seats seven kinda? Beats most for value speed. Uh, like, software updates keep it fresh. Personal: driven one, face stayed peeled back.

Porsche Taycan Turbo GT

Taycan GT pushes 190-ish mph, 1,019 hp dual-motor, Weissach pack shaves weight, Nurburgring king. About $230,000. Features? Active aero, PDK-fast shifts, Porsche feel. Good ’cause it corners like a 911 on steroids. Compared to Panamera? Electric purity wins. Not gonna lie, this handles heat better than most EVs. Track weapon.

Lotus Evija

Evija’s a hyper-EV at 200+ mph, 2,011 hp quad motors, F1 tech, only 130 made, $2.4 million club. Targa roof, active suspension hugs roads. Why? Raw, light, screams to 20k rpm equivalent. Random: British drama in electric form. Vs. McLaren? Edgier looks. So yeah, collector’s fever dream.

Pininfarina Battista

Battista hits 217 mph, 1,900 hp from four motors, Italdesign beauty, 0-60 in under 2 secs. Around $2.5 million. Good ’cause it’s art that flies, suicide doors, leather heaven. Observation: sounds synthesized but barks. Beats Nevera on style? Maybe. Uh, pure show-off.

Tesla Model X Plaid

Model X Plaid, falcon doors, 163 mph top (governed?), 1,020 hp tri-motor, seats seven fast. $100,000-ish. Why good? Family rocketship, insane torque for towing. Joke: kids think it’s a spaceship. Vs. regular SUVs? Laughs. Practical speed freak.

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N

Ioniq 5 N does 163 mph, 641 hp dual-motor, fake shifts, drift mode, hot hatch SUV for $67,000. Fun artificial sounds, grippy. Good ’cause affordable thrill. Random: N logo everywhere. Changing mind, best bang-for-buck here. Vs. EV6 GT? Punchier.

Kia EV6 GT

EV6 GT, 161 mph, 576 hp, sub-4 sec 0-60, around $62,000. Sharp handling, big brakes. Why? Daily driver that hoons. Compared to Tesla Y? Roomier, cheaper. Personal: underrated gem.

Audi RS e-tron GT

e-tron GT RS, 155-160 mph, 637 hp dual, Quattro grip, $150,000. Plush, quick charge. Good ’cause Audi polish. Vs. Taycan? Sibling rivalry. Solid all-rounder.