Here is another comparison of electric cars currently available (or soon to be available) in the U.S. - acceleration from 0 to 60 mph (96.5 km/h).
We will take a look at which models are the quickest and what are the general results using data from manufacturers or estimated numbers. Please take into account that some values have a 1 ft rollout subtracted (like the Plaid at 1.99 seconds). Unfortunately, there is no consistent dataset, which means we must include uncertainty of 0.1-0.2 seconds.
0-100 km/h (62 mph) times are usually 0.2 seconds higher.
As we can see in the chart below, there is no match for the Tesla Model S Plaid at around 2.1-2.2 seconds in many real-world tests (1.99 seconds according to specs, with rollout subtracted).
The upcoming Tesla Model X Plaid and Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance will be at around 2.5 seconds according to specs.
![Tesla Model S Plaid](https://cdn.motor1.com/images/static/16x9-tr.png)
![Rivian R1T](https://cdn.motor1.com/images/static/16x9-tr.png)
One of the most striking things in the comparison is the 3.0 second acceleration time noted by the Rivian R1T pickup and Rivian R1S SUV. It's a pickup, quicker than most cars on the road! Not only that, with a price tag of around $60,000 (effectively, after federal tax credit), it's the least expensive electric vehicle that will do 0-60 mph in 3.0 seconds!
That's amazing as we would expect to see a car as the least expensive to achieve a certain acceleration level. Actually, the Tesla Model 3 should be noticeably less expensive, but it's not eligible for the tax credit. This is why the Performance (0-60 mph in 3.1 second) is at $58,190.
Overall, there are almost no slow electric cars on the market and most of them are way quicker than average new cars.
![external_image](https://cdn.motor1.com/images/custom/bev-us-comparison-acceleration-20210918.png)
Table: Electric car acceleration - September 18, 2021
Model | Drive | Battery (kWh) | EPA Range | 0-60 mph (sec) | Top Speed |
2021 Tesla Model S Plaid 21" | AWD | 100* | 348 mi (560 km) | 1.99* | 200 mph (322 km/h) |
2021 Tesla Model S Plaid 19" | AWD | 100* | 396 mi* (637 km) | 1.99* | 200 mph (322 km/h) |
2022 Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance (19") | AWD | 113 | 471 mi (758 km) | 2.5 | 168 mph (270 km/h) |
2022 Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance (21") | AWD | 113 | 451 mi (726 km) | 2.5 | 168 mph (270 km/h) |
2021 Tesla Model X Plaid 20" | AWD | 100* | 340 mi* (547 km) | 2.5 | 163 mph (262 km/h) |
2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S (93 kWh) | AWD | 93.4 | 201 mi (323 km) | 2.6 | 161 mph (259 km/h) |
2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo | AWD | 93.4 | 202 mi* (325 km) | 2.7 | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
2022 Lucid Air Dream Edition Range (19") | AWD | 113 | 520 mi (837 km) | 2.7 | 168 mph (270 km/h) |
2022 Lucid Air Dream Edition Range (21") | AWD | 113 | 481 mi (774 km) | 2.7 | 168 mph (270 km/h) |
2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo (93 kWh) | AWD | 93.4 | 212 mi (341 km) | 3.0 | 161 mph (259 km/h) |
2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring (19") | AWD | 113* | 516 mi (830 km) | 3.0 | 168 mph (270 km/h) |
2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring (21") | AWD | 113* | 469 mi (755 km) | 3.0 | 168 mph (270 km/h) |
2022 Rivian R1S (Large pack, 21") | AWD | 135* | 316 mi (508 km) | 3.0 | |
2022 Rivian R1T (Large pack, 21") | AWD | 135* | 314 mi (505 km) | 3.0 | |
2021 Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo | AWD | 93.4 | 204 mi* (328 km) | 3.1 | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
2022 Audi RS e-tron GT quattro | AWD | 93.4 | 232 mi* (373 km) | 3.1 | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
2021 Tesla Model S Long Range (AWD) 19" | AWD | 100* | 405 mi (652 km) | 3.1 | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
2021 Tesla Model 3 Perf. LR AWD 20" | AWD | 80* | 315 mi (507 km) | 3.1 | 162 mph (261 km/h) |
2021 Tesla Model Y Perf. LR AWD 21" | AWD | 80* | 303 mi (488 km) | 3.5 | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Perf. ER AWD | AWD | 98.8 | 260 mi (418 km) | 3.5 | |
2021 Porsche Taycan 4S (93 kWh) | AWD | 93.4 | 227 mi (365 km) | 3.8 | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
2021 Tesla Model X Long Range (AWD) 20" | AWD | 100* | 360 mi* (579 km) | 3.8 | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
2021 Porsche Taycan 4S (79 kWh) | AWD | 79.2 | 199 mi (320 km) | 3.8 | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT ER AWD | AWD | 98.8 | 270 mi (434 km) | 3.8 | |
2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo | AWD | 93.4 | 215 mi* (346 km) | 3.9 | 149 mph (240 km/h) |
2022 Audi e-tron GT quattro | AWD | 93.4 | 238 mi* (383 km) | 3.9 | 152 mph (245 km/h) |
2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD | AWD | 80* | 353 mi (568 km) | 4.2 | 145 mph (233 km/h) |
2022 Audi e-tron S Sportback 20" | AWD | 95 | 212 mi (341 km) | 4.3 | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
2022 Audi e-tron S 20" | AWD | 95 | 208 mi (335 km) | 4.3 | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
2022 Jaguar I-PACE EV400 | AWD | 90 | 234 mi* (377 km) | 4.5 | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
2022 Polestar 2 Dual Motor 19" | AWD | 78 | 249 mi (401 km) | 4.5 | 127 mph (204 km/h) |
2022 Volvo C40 Recharge | AWD | 78 | 210 mi* (338 km) | 4.7 | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
2022 Volvo XC40 Recharge | AWD | 78 | 223 mi (359 km) | 4.7 | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
2021 Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo | AWD | 93.4 | 215 mi* (346 km) | 4.8 | 137 mph (220 km/h) |
2021 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD 19" | AWD | 80* | 326 mi (525 km) | 4.8 | 135 mph (217 km/h) |
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium ER AWD | AWD | 98.8 | 270 mi (434 km) | 4.8 | |
2021 Porsche Taycan (93 kWh) | RWD | 93.4 | 225 mi (362 km) | 5.1 | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
2021 Porsche Taycan (79 kWh) | RWD | 79.2 | 200 mi (322 km) | 5.1 | 143 mph (230 km/h) |
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select SR AWD | AWD | 75.7 | 211 mi (339 km) | 5.2 | |
2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus | RWD | 60* | 263 mi (423 km) | 5.3 | 140 mph (225 km/h) |
2021 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus | RWD | 60* | 262 mi* (422 km) | 5.3 | 140 mph (225 km/h) |
2021 Audi e-tron Sportback | AWD | 95 | 218 mi (351 km) | 5.5 | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
2021 Audi e-tron | AWD | 95 | 222 mi (357 km) | 5.5 | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
2021 Volkswagen ID.4 AWD Pro | AWD | 82 | 249 mi (401 km) | 5.7 | |
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select SR RWD | RWD | 75.7 | 230 mi (370 km) | 5.8 | |
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Premium ER RWD | RWD | 98.8 | 300 mi (483 km) | 6.1 | |
2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E Route 1 ER RWD | RWD | 98.8 | 305 mi (491 km) | 6.1 | |
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV | FWD | 65 | 259 mi (417 km) | 6.5* | |
2022 Nissan LEAF e+ SV (62 kWh) | FWD | 62 | 215 mi (346 km) | 6.5* | |
2022 Nissan LEAF e+ S (62 kWh) | FWD | 62 | 226 mi (364 km) | 6.5* | |
2021 BMW i3s | RWD | 42.2 | 153 mi (246 km) | 6.8 | 100 mph (161 km/h) |
2022 MINI Cooper SE | FWD | 32.6 | 114 mi (183 km) | 6.9 | 93 mph (150 km/h) |
2022 Polestar 2 Single Motor 19" | FWD | 78 | 265 mi* (426 km) | 7.0 | 100 mph (161 km/h) |
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV | FWD | 65 | 247 mi (397 km) | 7.0* | |
2021 BMW i3 | RWD | 42.2 | 153 mi (246 km) | 7.2 | 93 mph (150 km/h) |
2022 Nissan LEAF S (40 kWh) | FWD | 40 | 149 mi (240 km) | 7.4* | 90 mph (145 km/h) |
2022 Kia Niro EV (e-Niro) | FWD | 64 | 239 mi (385 km) | 7.5 | 104 mph (167 km/h) |
2022 Hyundai Kona Electric | FWD | 64 | 258 mi (415 km) | 7.9 | 104 mph (167 km/h) |
2021 Hyundai IONIQ Electric | FWD | 38.3 | 170 mi (274 km) | 10.0 | 102 mph (164 km/h) |
* some data estimated