What are the Fastest Electric Vehicles?

To answer the question of what are the fastest electric vehicles? Let’s first start by defining what the fastest electric vehicles are. We only focus on consumer electric vehicles available in the United States as of 2023. The fastest electric vehicle in the world is the Rimac Nevera, with a top speed of 258 miles per hour and a price tag of 2.2 million dollars, making it out of reach for most people. Therefore, we will not include electric vehicles like the Rimac in our list and instead focus on more affordable electric vehicles. The attribute used to address what are the fastest electric vehicles will be top speed. We generated a top ten list with our results and a more comprehensive ranking, including all-electric vehicle models and trim (trim can also be known as the term series). If you are looking for a more compressive definition of electric vehicle performance, we have a ranking that considers acceleration, top speed, horsepower, and more found here.

Top Ten Fastest Electric Vehicles

The following rankings are based on the best trim of each electric vehicle model. So, for example, the Tesla Model S comes in a base, and Plaid trims our top ten ranks would only show the Plaid and omit the base trim from this rank set.

10. 2023 BMW i4 M50

Top Speed: 140 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 3.7 seconds
Horsepower: 536
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: Sedan

9. 2023 BMW i7 Xdrive60

Top Speed: 149 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 4.5 seconds
Horsepower: 536
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: Sedan

7. 2023 Audi RS e-Tron GT (tie)

Top Speed: 155 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 3.1 seconds
Horsepower: 637
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: Sedan

7. 2023 Tesla Model Y Performance (tie)

Top Speed: 155 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 3.5 seconds
Horsepower: 456
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

5. 2023 Kia EV6 GT (tie)

Top Speed: 161 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 3.4 seconds
Horsepower: 576
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

5. 2023 Porsche Taycan Turbo S (tie)

Top Speed: 161 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 2.6 seconds
Horsepower: 750
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: Sedan

4. 2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance

Top Speed: 162 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 3.2 seconds
Horsepower: 450
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: Sedan

3. 2023 Tesla Model X Plaid

Top Speed: 163 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 2.5 seconds
Horsepower: 1.020
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: Sedan

2. 2023 Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance (tie)

Top Speed: 168 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 2.5 seconds
Horsepower: 1,111
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: Sedan

Fastest Electric Vehicles Definitions

Top Speed: The maximum speed at which a specific electric vehicle model can travel.
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): How quickly a specific electric vehicle can go from standing still to 60 miles per hour measured in seconds. Note This is the primary attribute for the fastest electric vehicle rankings.
Horsepower: The measurement of how much power a specific electric vehicle can exert.
Drive Type: What kind of drivetrain does a specific electric vehicle possess? There are Three types of Drivetrains:

• All-wheel drive: The power from an electric vehicle motor is distributed to the front and rear tires. All-wheel drive generally helps with handling in various weather conditions (rain and snow).
• Rear-wheel drive: The power from an electric vehicle motor is distributed to the rear tires. Rear-wheel drive vehicles help with handling but can suffer when driving in rain and snow.
• Front-wheel drive: EV motor powers the front wheels of a specific electric vehicle. Front-wheel drive trains are least desirable when it comes to handling.

Fastest Electric Vehicle Methodologies

The methodology used to rank the fastest electric vehicles is simply ordering all electric vehicles from those with the fastest top speed to the worst. The other definitions are provided to give some additional context to the specific electric vehicles, but top speed is the only driver here. We created two lists:

1. Top ten fastest electric vehicles ranked by make and model
2. Fastest electric vehicle rankings – a comprehensive list

The top ten fastest electric vehicles are ranked by make and model only. So, for example, if looking at the Tesla Model S, which comes either in a base or Plaid trim, we would select the fastest and omit the remaining trims.

The comprehensive list of the fastest electric vehicle rankings includes all available consumer models and trims.

Fastest Electric Vehicle Rankings – Comprehensive List

Comprehensive electric vehicle rankings include all available electric vehicle models and trims.

101. 2023 Mazda MX-30 EV

Top Speed: 87 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 9.5 seconds
Horsepower: 143
Drive Type: front-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

The Mazda MX-30 EV is the slowest electric vehicle, with a top speed of 87 miles per hour.

100. 2023 Nissan Leaf S

Top Speed: 89 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 7.7 seconds
Horsepower: 147
Drive Type: front-wheel drive
Body Type: Hatchback

96. 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV (tie)

Top Speed: 93 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 7.0 seconds
Horsepower: 200
Drive Type: Front-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

96. 2023 Mini Electric Hardtop (tie)

Top Speed: 93 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 6.9 seconds
Horsepower: 181
Drive Type: Front-wheel drive
Body Type: Hatchback

96. 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV (tie)

Top Speed: 93 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 6.5 seconds
Horsepower: 200
Drive Type: Front-wheel drive
Body Type: Hatchback

96. 2023 Kia Niro EV

Top Speed: 96 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 7.8 seconds
Horsepower: 201
Drive Type: Front-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

82. 2023 Audi Q4 e-Tron RWD (tie)

Top Speed: 99 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 7.9 seconds
Horsepower: 201
Drive Type: Rear-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

82. 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S Plus (tie)

Top Speed: 99 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 7.7 seconds
Horsepower: 201
Drive Type: Rear-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

82. 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro S (tie)

Top Speed: 99 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 7.8 seconds
Horsepower: 201
Drive Type: Rear-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

82. 2023 Nissan ARIYA 87 KWh FWD (tie)

Top Speed: 99 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 7.6 seconds
Horsepower: 212
Drive Type: Front-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

82. 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Pro (tie)

Top Speed: 99 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 7.7 seconds
Horsepower: 201
Drive Type: Rear-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

82. 2023 Toyota BZ4X FWD (tie)

Top Speed: 99 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 7.5 seconds
Horsepower: 201
Drive Type: Front-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

82. 2023 Nissan ARIYA 63 KWh FWD (tie)

Top Speed: 99 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 7.6 seconds
Horsepower: 212
Drive Type: Front-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

82. 2023 Polestar 2 Long Range Single Motor (tie)

Top Speed: 99 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 7.0 seconds
Horsepower: 231
Drive Type: Front-wheel drive

82. 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Standard (tie)

Top Speed: 99 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 7.1 seconds
Horsepower: 201
Drive Type: Rear-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

82. 2023 Nissan Leaf SV Plus (tie)

Top Speed: 99 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 6.7 seconds
Horsepower: 214
Drive Type: front-wheel drive
Body Type: Hatchback

82. 2023 Mercedes Benz EQB SUV 300 4Matic (tie)

Top Speed: 99 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 7.0 seconds
Horsepower: 225
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

82. 2023 Toyota BZ4X AWD (tie)

Top Speed: 99 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 6.9 seconds
Horsepower: 214
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

82. 2023 Subaru Solterra (tie)

Top Speed: 99 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 6.9 seconds
Horsepower: 215
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

82. 2023 Mercedes Benz EQB SUV 350 4Matic (tie)

Top Speed: 99 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 6.0 seconds
Horsepower: 288
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

81. 2023 Hyundai Kona Electric

Top Speed: 104 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 7.6 seconds
Horsepower: 201
Drive Type: Front-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

80. 2023 GMC Hummer EV Pickup

Top Speed: 106 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 3.6 seconds
Horsepower: 1,000
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: Truck

70. 2023 Mustang Mach-E Extended Range RWD

Top Speed: 111 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 6.1 seconds
Horsepower: 290
Drive Type: Rear-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

70. 2023 Mustang Mach-E Standard Range RWD

Top Speed: 111 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 5.8 seconds
Horsepower: 266
Drive Type: Rear-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

70. 2022 Mustang Mach-E Standard Range AWD

Top Speed: 111 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 5.2 seconds
Horsepower: 266
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

70. 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range – AWD (tie)

Top Speed: 111 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 4.8 seconds
Horsepower: 346
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

70. 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 – AWD (tie)

Top Speed: 111 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 4.8 seconds
Horsepower: 346
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

70. 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat

Top Speed: 111 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 4.4 seconds
Horsepower: 517
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: Truck

70. 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning XLT

Top Speed: 111 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 4.4 seconds
Horsepower: 517
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: Truck

70. 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro

Top Speed: 111 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 4.1 seconds
Horsepower: 426
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: Truck

70. 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning XLT Extended Battery (tie)

Top Speed: 111 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 4.0 seconds
Horsepower: 563
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: Truck

70. 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum (tie)

Top Speed: 111 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 4.0 seconds
Horsepower: 563
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: Truck

69. 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Lariat Extended Battery (tie)

Top Speed: 111 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 4.0 seconds
Horsepower: 563
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: Truck

64. 2023 Audi Q4 e-Tron AWD (tie)

Top Speed: 112 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 5.8 seconds
Horsepower: 295
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

64. 2023 Audi Q4 Sportback e-Tron AWD (tie)

Top Speed: 112 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 5.8 seconds
Horsepower: 295
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: Sedan

64. 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro (tie)

Top Speed: 112 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 5.7 seconds
Horsepower: 295
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

64. 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge (tie)

Top Speed: 112 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 4.7 seconds
Horsepower: 402
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

64. 2023 Volvo C40 Recharge (tie)

Top Speed: 112 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 4.7 seconds
Horsepower: 402
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: Sedan

59. 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 SE Standard Range (tie)

Top Speed: 115 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 8.3 seconds
Horsepower: 168
Drive Type: Rear-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

59. 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD (tie)

Top Speed: 115 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 7.3 seconds
Horsepower: 225
Drive Type: Rear-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

59. 2023 Kia EV6 GT-Line RWD (tie)

Top Speed: 115 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 7.2 seconds
Horsepower: 225
Drive Type: Rear-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

59. 2023 Kia EV6 Wind RWD (tie)

Top Speed: 115 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 7.2 seconds
Horsepower: 225
Drive Type: Rear-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

59. 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD (tie)

Top Speed: 115 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 5.1 seconds
Horsepower: 320
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

57. 2023 Kia EV6 GT-Line AWD (tie)

Top Speed: 117 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 5.1 seconds
Horsepower: 320
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

57. 2023 Kia EV6 Wind AWD (tie)

Top Speed: 117 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 5.1 seconds
Horsepower: 320
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

55. 2023 Cadillac LYRIQ RWD

Top Speed: 118 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 6.35 seconds
Horsepower: 340
Drive Type: Rear-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

55. 2023 BMW i4 eDrive35

Top Speed: 118 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 5.8 seconds
Horsepower: 282
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: Sedan

53. 2023 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor (tie)

Top Speed: 120 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 4.9 seconds
Horsepower: 489
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

53. 2023 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor with Performance Pack (tie)

Top Speed: 120 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 4.6 seconds
Horsepower: 414
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

46. 2023 Nissan ARIYA 87 KWh e-4ORCE AWD (tie)

Top Speed: 124 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 5.5 seconds
Horsepower: 402
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

46. 2023 Audi e-Tron (tie)

Top Speed: 124 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 5.5 seconds
Horsepower: 402
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

46. 2023 Audi e-Tron Sportback (tie)

Top Speed: 124 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 5.5 seconds
Horsepower: 402
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: Sedan

46. 2023 Jaguar i-Pace HSE (tie)

Top Speed: 124 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 4.5 seconds
Horsepower: 394
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

46. 2023 BMW iX xDrive50 (tie)

Top Speed: 124 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 4.4 seconds
Horsepower: 516
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

46. 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT (tie)

Top Speed: 124 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 3.8 seconds
Horsepower: 480
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

46. 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition (tie)

Top Speed: 124 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 3.5 seconds
Horsepower: 480
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV

7. 2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance

Top Speed: 162 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 3.2 seconds
Horsepower: 450
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: Sedan

6. 2023 Tesla Model X Plaid

Top Speed: 163 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 2.5 seconds
Horsepower: 1.020
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: Sedan

2. 2023 Lucid Air Dream Edition Range (tie)

Top Speed: 168 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 2.7 seconds
Horsepower: 933
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: Sedan

2. 2023 Lucid Air Grand Touring (tie)

Top Speed: 168 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 2.6 seconds
Horsepower: 1,050
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: Sedan

2. 2023 Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance (tie)

Top Speed: 168 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 2.6 seconds
Horsepower: 1,050
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: Sedan

2. 2023 Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance (tie)

Top Speed: 168 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 2.5 seconds
Horsepower: 1,111
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: Sedan

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