Electric Vehicles with the Best Acceleration in 2023
Looking for an electric vehicle with some serious acceleration that won’t break the bank? Look no further because we’ve ranked our top 10 for 2023. This year we looked at crazy-fast consumer-level models available in the United States and ranked them by how quickly they can accelerate to 60 mph. In cases where there was a tie for acceleration speed, we gave priority to vehicles with a higher overall top speed. Because there are multiple trim levels (series) for each model, we only listed the best trim level for each. We excluded supercars like the Rimac Nevera, but you can check out our article on the fastest electric vehicles to read about truly amazing performance.
If you’d like a more in-depth look at overall electric vehicle performance, we’d also recommend this article: Electric Vehicle Performance Ranked.
Best Acceleration Top 10 for 2023
10. 2023 Mercedes Benz EQS AMG (tie)
Top Speed: 130 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 3.5 seconds
Horsepower: 649
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: Sedan
9. 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
8. 2023 Kia EV6 GT
Top Speed: 161 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 3.4 seconds
Horsepower: 576
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 Audi RS e-Tron GT
Top Speed: 155 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 3.1 seconds
Horsepower: 637
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: Sedan
5. 2023 Rivian R1T Quad Motor AWD Large Pack (tie)
Top Speed: 125 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 3.0 seconds
Horsepower: 800
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: Truck
5. 2023 Rivian R1S Quad Motor AWD Large Pack (tie)
Top Speed: 125 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 3.0 seconds
Horsepower: 800
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: SUV
3. 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
3. 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 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
1. 2023 Tesla Model S Plaid
Top Speed: 200 miles per hour
Acceleration (0 to 60 mph): 1.99 seconds
Horsepower: 1,020
Drive Type: All-wheel drive
Body Type: Sedan
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