Quick EV shortlist
EVs under 4 seconds 0-60
Sub-4-second EVs are no longer rare. This shortlist includes sedans, SUVs, and trucks that meet the mark in the current database.
What this comparison shows
Use this shortlist to scan evs under 4 seconds 0-60 across sedan, suv, truck, sports car with ev. It is most useful as a starting point before opening the full comparison table.
This page is intentionally narrow: it compares the current 0-60 mph rows in the 0-60 Battle database, keeps the source type visible, and links each row back to the original source. It is a fast screening page, not a replacement for a full road test or manufacturer specification sheet.
| # | Vehicle | 0-60 | Body | Power | Drive | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucid Air Sapphire2025 Tri-motor AWD | 1.89 sec | Sedan | EV | AWD | Manufacturer claim - Lucid |
| 2 | Porsche Taycan Turbo GT2025 Tested by C/D | 1.90 sec | Sedan | EV | AWD | Tested - Car and Driver |
| 3 | Tesla Model S Plaid2025 Tri-motor AWD | 1.99 sec | Sedan | EV | AWD | Manufacturer claim - Tesla |
| 4 | Tesla Model X Plaid2024 Tri-motor AWD | 2.5 sec | SUV | EV | AWD | Manufacturer claim - Car and Driver |
| 5 | Rivian R1T2026 Quad-Motor Max Pack | 2.6 sec | Truck | EV | AWD | Tested - Car and Driver |
| 6 | Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast2024 Tri-motor AWD | 2.6 sec | Truck | EV | AWD | Tested - Car and Driver |
| 7 | Rivian R1S2025 Tri-Motor | 2.8 sec | SUV | EV | AWD | Tested - Car and Driver |
| 8 | Porsche Macan Turbo Electric2025 AWD | 2.9 sec | SUV | EV | AWD | Tested - Car and Driver |
| 9 | Tesla Model 3 Performance2024 Dual-motor AWD | 2.9 sec | Sedan | EV | AWD | Manufacturer claim - Car and Driver |
| 10 | Hyundai Ioniq 5 N2025 AWD | 3.0 sec | SUV | EV | AWD | Tested - Car and Driver |
| 11 | Kia EV6 GT2025 AWD | 3.2 sec | SUV | EV | AWD | Tested - Car and Driver |
| 12 | BMW i4 M502025 Dual-motor AWD | 3.3 sec | Sedan | EV | AWD | Tested - Car and Driver |
| 13 | BMW i5 M602025 Dual-motor AWD | 3.3 sec | Sedan | EV | AWD | Tested - Car and Driver |
| 14 | Dodge Charger Daytona2025 Scat Pack EV | 3.3 sec | Sports car | EV | AWD | Tested - Car and Driver |
Quick take
Fast EVs can feel effortless, but heavy battery weight, tire cost, and repeated-launch heat management still matter.
Source notes
Rows on this page include 10 tested entries, 4 manufacturer claims. Tested numbers usually carry the most context, but even a tested result can shift with tires, weather, road surface, battery state, fuel level, and launch procedure.
If two vehicles are within a few tenths of a second, treat them as close for everyday use unless the same publication tested both under similar conditions. A small 0-60 gap can be less important than braking, range, cargo space, tire cost, towing, fuel economy, or how easy the quick trim is to buy.
How to read these numbers
0-60 mph times can change with tire, temperature, state of charge, launch-control mode, surface, altitude, and whether rollout is included. This page is meant for quick comparison, with source links included so you can verify the exact trim and test method.
- Use the Source column to separate instrumented tests from manufacturer claims.
- Use the Body and Power columns to avoid comparing vehicles with totally different jobs.
- Open the full table if you need filters for make, origin, model year, or maximum 0-60 time.
0-60 ranking FAQ
Why can 0-60 times vary by source?
0-60 mph results can vary by trim, tire, battery state, weather, road surface, launch-control setup, and whether the test includes rollout.
Should I use 0-60 mph as the only buying metric?
No. It is useful for quick acceleration comparison, but shoppers should also compare braking, handling, range, fuel economy, cargo space, reliability, and price.