10 Mainstream Electric Cars That Are Supercar Fast

The benefit of electric drive technology is that we now get to enjoy some of the most impressive 0-60 MPH acceleration times that modern ICE supercars struggle to compete with. Further adding salt to the wound is the fact that brands achieve this within the confinement of four-door family sedans, some of which are significantly cheaper than high-end supercars.

There are some glaring limitations, of course. Electric cars are substantially heavier, resulting in compromised handling characteristics, and they can only reach much lower top speeds. For this reason, they aren’t ideal for track purposes, but as far as everyday driving is concerned, the 10 cars we feature on this list are perfect for those wanting to enjoy the best performance.

In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources, including
Car and Driver
,
MotorTrend
, and
Edmunds
. We’ve ranked the models below based on their 0-60 MPH times, from slowest to fastest.

10 Genesis Electrified G80

0-60 MPH: 4.1 Seconds

The Genesis Electrified G80 is a more premium option we feature on this list, with prices starting at $75,625. The South Korean group fits this flagship model with a pair of electric motors that generate a combined 365 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque to all four wheels.

Performance Specifications

Genesis claims that this Electrified G80 will sprint from 0-60 MPH in 4.1 seconds and reach a 140 MPH top speed. Independent tests have proven this to be an accurate claim. The sedan’s front and rear multilink suspension setup also gives it a pleasant balance of comfort and athleticism.

9 BMW i4 M50 xDrive

0-60 MPH: 3.7 Seconds

The benefit of BMW giving its entry-level electric Gran Coupe to the M Division means we get to benefit from supercar-levels of performance in a compact five-seater package. The i4 M50 features two of BMW’s electrically excited motors, tuned to generate a combined 536 horsepower and 586 pound-feet.

Performance Specifications

As per BMW’s claims, you can expect the i4 M50 xDrive to get you from 0-60 MPH in 3.7 seconds, but reviewers have shaved this time down to 3.6 seconds. The brand limits top speed to 127 MPH. Despite its compact proportions, it is a bit more of a costly option, with prices starting at around $69,700 MSRP.

8 BMW i5 M60 xDrive

0-60 MPH: 3.7 Seconds

The BMW i5 M60 features the same drivetrain as the aforementioned i4, but with an increased 593 horsepower and 605-pound-feet of torque state-of-tune. Its larger dimensions and curb weight mean it retains the 3.7-second 0-60 MPH time, but BMW increases top speed to a limited 142 MPH figure.

Performance Specifications

Real-world condition tests show that the i5 M60 is in fact much faster than this, with a confirmed 3.3-second result. The front double-wishbone and rear multilink suspension also translate some agile and comfortable handling dynamics, making it an ideal everyday performance car that justifies the $84,100 starting price.

7 Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4Matic+

0-60 MPH: 3.4 Seconds

The entry-level all-electric AMG EQE 53 may not be the most exciting car on this list, but its performance figures are something to be admired. AMG takes the German brand’s dual-motor configuration and cranks the power up to 677 horsepower and 738 pound-feet when you activate the Race Start function. This gets it from 0-60 MPH in a claimed 3.4 seconds.

Performance Specifications

Independent tests prove the brand’s claims to be wildly conservative, as these record results as fast as 2.9 seconds. The brand kicks the price for the EQE 53 off at $108,050, making it a costly option and putting its mainstream title into question, but it’s one of the most luxurious options you’ll get to enjoy.

6 Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 4Matic+

0-60 MPH: 3.4 Seconds

If you find the EQE too compact, you can opt for the larger EQS 53 model. This features the same drivetrain, but with a hefty 751 horsepower and 752 pound-feet output. This affords it a claimed 3.7 second 0-60 MPH time as well, because of its heavier curb weight and larger proportions.

Performance Specifications

Independent tests suggest that the EQS 53‘s claimed time is also somewhat conservative, as examples have covered this sprint in 3.0 seconds. Being a flagship EV option in the brand’s catalog, you also need to be prepared for its base $148,700 MSRP before options and fees. Mercedes-Benz argues that this is an S-Class equivalent EV, which somewhat justifies the high price tag.

5 Tesla Model 3 Performance

0-60 MPH: 2.9 Seconds

As far as value is concerned, the all-new Model 3 Performance Highland update is the most attractive option on this list. Tesla fits this unit with a pair of permanent-magnet motors, generating a combined 510 horsepower and 546 pound-feet to all four wheels. The brand claims this will get it from 0-60 MPH in 2.9 seconds and go on to reach a 163 MPH top speed.

Performance Specifications

Tesla still needs to allocate test units, but based on previous examples, we can expect this updated variation to match the brand’s claimed time in real-world conditions. Tesla’s flagship trim for the Model 3 starts at $54,990, which is relatively costly to the rest of the range but great value if you’re considering a supercar killer.

4 Audi RS E-Tron GT Performance

0-60 MPH: 2.5 Seconds

The newly introduced Audi RS E-Tron GT Performance adopts the Taycan Turbo GT’s dual-motor configuration, but with a detuned 912 horsepower output. Audi still needs to declare the car’s combined torque figure, but it says you can expect it to cover a 0-60 MPH sprint time in as quick as 2.5 seconds. It limits top speed to 155 MPH.

Performance Specifications

Much like Porsche, Audi is traditionally conservative with its 0-60 MPH times, so we can expect this model to be a bit quicker in real life. Audi intends to kick its pricing off at around $172,000. If this is too extreme for you, you can consider the equally impressive RS E-Tron GT model for $158,000.

3 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT

0-60 MPH: 2.1 Seconds

Porsche’s all-new Taycan Turbo GT is another display of the brand’s dedication to performance and efficiency. This dual-motor super four-door EV GT produces 1,019 horsepower and 998 pound-feet, resulting in a 2.1-second 0-60 MPH time if you equip it with the optional Weissach package. It also features one of the highest top speed figures on this list, limited to 180 MPH.

Performance Specifications

We don’t have access to any independent performance tests for this model, and although Porsche is conservative with its times, it’s a tough ask to shave down this acceleration figure anymore. The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT is also going to cost you around $230,000, which is just a few thousand dollars shy of what you’d pay for an ICE supercar these days.

2 Tesla Model S Plaid

0-60 MPH: 1.99 Seconds

The Tesla Model S Plaid is a benchmark performance EV, featuring three electric motors, generating a combined 1,020 horsepower and 1,050 pound-feet to all wheels. This gets it from 0-60 MPH in 1.99 seconds when you subtract the one-foot rollout time. Tesla caps the top speed at 200 MPH.

Performance Specifications

Independent testing shows us that the Model S Plaid returns a 2.1-second 0-60 MPH time without the rollout subtracted, which is a very impressive result. Adding appeal is the fact that it costs just $87,990, before specifying any options, making it substantially better value than any of its rivals.

1 Lucid Air Sapphire

0-60 MPH: 1.89 Seconds

We definitely question the Lucid Air Sapphire‘s mainstream title, but you can still order one from the brand if you can meet its $249,000 starting price. This flagship derivative features a triple electric motor configuration, generating a combined 1,234 horsepower and 1,430 pound-feet output, resulting in a claimed 1.89 0-60 MPH time with a one-foot rollout subtracted. You can also reach a limited 205 MPH top speed.

Performance Specifications

In real-world conditions, the Lucid Air Sapphire is as spectacular as you’d expect it to be, as it covers the 0-60 MPH sprint in as quick as 2.1 seconds. If you launch it on a prepped drag surface, you can cut this down to an incredible 1.9 seconds, which gives most modern supercars a serious run for their money.