Electric acceleration

Fastest EV 0-60 times

Electric cars dominate the quick end of modern 0-60 lists because motors deliver torque immediately and many performance EVs use all-wheel drive launch control.

1. Lucid Air Sapphire1.89 sec
2. Porsche Taycan Turbo GT1.9 sec
3. Tesla Model S Plaid1.99 sec
4. Rivian R1T Quad-Motor2.6 sec
5. Rivian R1S Tri-Motor2.8 sec

Use the live EV filter

Open the 0-60 comparison table filtered to EVs to compare electric sedans, SUVs, hatchbacks, and trucks side by side.

Why EV results vary

Battery temperature, state of charge, launch-control setup, tire choice, and whether a test includes rollout can all change a published 0-60 number.

How to read the EV leaderboard

The first few rows are extreme performance cars and trucks, so the gap between them may look tiny. A tenth of a second can separate two headline EVs, but that does not mean the slower car will feel meaningfully weaker in normal traffic. Use the source link to check whether the number is a controlled instrumented test, a manufacturer claim, or an estimate.

For EVs, repeatability matters as much as the first launch. Some cars are fastest only with a warm battery, high state of charge, launch mode enabled, and the right tire temperature. Others may be slower on paper but more consistent after repeated acceleration runs or in colder weather.

What to compare after 0-60

• Range and charging speed, especially if the faster trim uses larger wheels or stickier tires.
• Braking distance and tire cost, because heavy EVs can use consumables quickly.
• Cabin space, cargo space, and visibility if you are choosing between a sedan, crossover, and truck.
• Whether the published number uses rollout, which can make the figure look quicker than a true standstill launch.

Last data pass: July 7, 2026. The table is built for quick comparison, not as a substitute for the original test or automaker page.