Top 15 Fastest Electric Cars In The World In 2023

Up until recently, the American EV maker Tesla enjoyed the title of having the fastest all-electric car that could do 0–60 MPH in under 2 seconds. But with the likes of hypercar maker Rimac joining the bandwagon with its EV, the time has dropped even lower than the 1.9-second mark.

Some other companies that produce fast-accelerating electric cars are Lucid, Rivian, and Lotus. So, without further ado, here is the list of the top ten fastest electric cars in the world.

The acceleration of electric cars is arguably their most talked-about advantage. Unlike gas-powered cars, there’s no waiting for the turbos to spool or the engine's rpm to increase. No matter how hefty they are, maximum torque is available at 0 miles per hour, resulting in 0–60 times that are faster than any gas-powered supercar. 

15. Mercedes-AMG EQS 4-MATIC

The 2023 Mercedes-AMG EQS 4-Matic is one of the fastest electric family cars you can buy today. Thanks to the AMG badge, Mercedes lets you access the humongous 700 lb-ft of torque! Now the 2023 Mercedes-AMG EQS is priced at $147,550, which is about $22,000 more than the 580 trim, and you get a mind-boggling power bump that will throw you out of your seat when floored from a standstill.

Also, it comes with a good range of approximately 277 miles, which helps it become practical while offering great fun on the roads. As of now, it competes with the likes of the Audi RS e-Tron GT and the Tesla Model S.

The 2023 Mercedes-AMG EQS is powered by a dual electric motor setup, producing 649 HP and 700 lb-ft of torque. It can go from 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds and has a top speed limited to 130 mph.

14. GMC Hummer EV 

The next car on this list is the GMC Hummer EV. The Hummer EV also comes as an SUV, but it is the pickup truck that does 0–60 in 3.0 seconds in Watts to Freedom mode (WTF). After being resurrected as an EV, the GMC Hummer EV comes with many unique features, including:

Crabwalk, which can move diagonally, has customizable drive modes, a large 13.4-inch infotainment system, off-road drive models, and even 18-inch wheels with 35-inch off-road tires, Ultravision, and Supercruise. The GMC Hummer EV Pickup Truck has a starting price of $108,700.

The GMC Hummer EV Pickup Truck has three electric motors that produce 1000 HP and 1200 lb-ft of torque. It has a top speed of 106 mph.

13. Rivian R1S 

The Rivian R1S, similar to the R1T, is the next fastest car on this list. The Rivian R1S set a 0–60 MPH time of 3.1 seconds. Itsquad-motorr setup, upscale interior, commanding road presence, and serious offroad capabilities make the EV SUV a great car to drive.

The Rivian R1S starts at $72,500, and it faces stiff competition from the likes of the Audi e-tron Premium Plus, Jaguar I-Pace, and Tesla Model X.

The Rivian R1S has four electric motors that produce 835 HP and 908 lb-ft of torque. It has a top speed of 125 mph.

12. Tesla Model 3 Performance

Here comes the first Tesla on the list, the Tesla Model 3 Performance. It is the top-of-the-line trim of the Model 3 sedan, and it can achieve 0-60 mph in 3.1 seconds, making it one of the fastest-accelerating sedans in 2023.

To foster demonic acceleration, it comes equipped with a carbon fiber rear spoiler, high-performance brakes, sport suspension, aluminum pedals, track-oriented drive modes, etc. With its standard dual-motor setup, it guarantees 315 miles of range on a single charge. The 2023 Tesla Model 3 Performance price is $53,240.

The Tesla Model 3 Dual Motor Performance is powered by two electric motors that together generate 455 hp and 487 lb-ft of torque. It has a top speed of 162 mph.

11. Lotus Evija

The next car on this list is the Lotus Evija, and it has a 0–60 MPH time of under 3 seconds. The Evija is one of the first electric hypercars in the world, and it marks a change in direction for the brand, as before this, Lotus emphasized lightweight sports vehicles that didn’t rely heavily on high horsepower numbers.

Lotus claims that the Evija can achieve 0-124 mph in under 6 seconds and 0-186 mph in approximately 10 seconds. The Evija comes with five drive modes: range, city, tour, sport, and track. In track mode, the Evija can be driven for 7 minutes flat out with a power depletion of less than 1%, thanks to its aerodynamics and cooling abilities.

It represents the best of technology in terms of sports cars and competes against the Rimac Nevera, Pininfarina Battista, and the Aspark Owl. A total of 130 examples of the Lotus Evija are planned to be released, with each one of them costing around $2.3 million.

The Lotus Evija has four electric motors that produce 1,972 HP and 1,254 lb-ft of torque, which makes it one of the most powerful production cars of all time. It has a top speed of more than 200 mph.

10. 2023 Audi RS E-Tron GT

Next up, we have another family-friendly and affordable electric sportscar, the Audi RS e-Tron GT, a more beefed-up version of the regular e-Tron GT sedan from the house of Audi. The RS e-Tron GT might have a bit fewer horses compared to the AMG EQS, but it is two-tenths of a second quicker on its feet when it comes to the 0-60 sprint.

However, we still feel like the Audi lacks quite a lot in terms of range compared to others. But 232 miles of approximate driving range is decent if you compare it to other rivals from the VW group, like the Porsche Taycan and its various avatars.

It is worth mentioning that Audi has launched a particular variant of the RS e-Tron GT in its camouflage avatar that we saw as the first glimpse of this electric sports sedan. And it is called the "Project-513/2" trim in the RS e-Tron lineup.

The 2023 RS e-Tron is powered by a dual electric motor setup, producing 637 HP and 612 lb-ft of torque. It can go from 0-60 MPH in 2.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 155 MPH.

 9. 2024 Lotus Eletre R

The 2024 Lotus Eletre in its R trim is expected to have a starting price of around $126,487, and it produces a mind-blowing 905 horsepower from its electric motors in total. Being the company’s first SUV, the Eletre bears a lot of resemblance to the Lamborghini Urus, which was one of the very first sports SUVs the world had ever seen.

Lately, Lotus has become a pretty sensible brand for people, especially with the last launch of the Lotus Emira. They have become quite popular again among enthusiasts, and it seems like with this electric SUV, they are planning to hit the mass-market EV segment.

Honestly, the price is quite lucrative for the power it offers; let’s see how it competes against the likes of the BMW iX, Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, and the upcoming Porsche Cayenne Electric.

The 2023 Lotus Eletre R is powered by a dual electric motor setup, producing 905 HP and 727 lb-ft of torque. It can go from 0-60 MPH in 2.95 seconds and reach a top speed of 161 MPH.

8. Maserati GranTurismo Folgore

Okay, we finally have a reliable Maserati now that will not lose 75% of its value five minutes after your purchase! To be honest, electric cars are known for their reliability, and since with ICE engines, Maseratis really struggled a lot, which caused a drastic downfall in their value, it makes sense to get an electric Maserati.

The 2024 Gran Turismo Folgore is expected to be priced at just over $200,000, and with its technology derived from its Formula E car, it is quite a unique piece of technology you can keep in your garage.

The 2024 Maserati Gran Turismo Folgore is powered by three electric motors producing 750 HP and 995 lb-ft of torque. It can go from 0 to 60 MPH in 2.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 202 MPH.

7. Porsche Taycan Turbo S

Next up is the Porsche Taycan Turbo S, which has a 0-60 MPH time of 2.6 seconds. This makes it the fastest 0-60 Porsche alongside the 911 Turbo S. The Taycan Turbo S already has a few records under its belt, proving it is one of the fastest electric cars on the market with the Guinness World Record for Fastest Indoor Land Speed Record.

And also set the time for the fastest-production electric car at Michelin Raceway Road in Atlanta. The Porsche Taycan Turbo S has a starting price of $185,000.

The Porsche Taycan Turbo S has two electric motors that produce 750 HP and 774 lb-ft of torque. It has a top speed of 161 mph.

6. Tesla Model X Plaid

The Tesla Model X Plaid is the fastest SUV on the list, with a 0–60 MPH time of 2.5 seconds. The Tesla Model X Plaid received a set of updates towards the end of last year, which included a facelift, a new Yoke steering wheel, more screens on the interior, and a new interface that supports video games.

The Tesla Model X Plaid has a starting price of $126,490 and competes against the likes of the Mercedes-Benz EQC, the Jaguar I-Pace, and the Audi e-tron.

The Tesla Model X Plaid is powered by three electric motors that produce 1,020 HP. It has a top speed of 149 mph.

5. Faraday Future FF 91 2.0

The next fastest electric car is the Faraday Future FF91. The car can go from 0-60 mph in an estimated 2.27 seconds, making it an outlandishly quick vehicle. The crossover was first unveiled in 2017 as a concept. However, in March 2023, the California-based startup unveiled the production-ready version that will go on sale this summer.

The FF 91 2.0 Futurist Alliance, limited to just 300 pieces, promises to deliver 381 miles of range with its 142.0-kWh battery pack fitted under the floor. The Tesla Model X-sized vehicle is priced at $309,000 without destination charges.

The FF 91 2.0 Futuris Alliance is powered by a 142.0-kWh battery pack that powers three electric motors (one at the front and two at the rear). Combined, these motors make 1050 hp and 1458 lb-ft of torque. It has a top speed of 155 mph.

4. Tesla Model S Plaid

The Tesla Model S Plaid is the fastest-accelerating four-door vehicle in the world, as it can go from 0 to 60 mph in 1.99 seconds. When released in 2012, the Tesla Model S was the company’s flagship car, and it set the stage for the development of EVs. Without it, we would not have seen the industry grow so quickly.

The Tesla Model S Plaid has some impressive performance numbers, like a Nurburgring lap record of 7 minutes and 30 seconds in a stock car. If that is not enough, the Model S Plaid gets Track Mode via its latest upgrade and, in the near future, will swap out its Lidar system for Tesla Vision and get high-performance brakes developed in collaboration with NASA.

The Tesla Model S Plaid has a starting price of $129,990 and competes with the German hotshots, the Porsche Taycan 4S, and the Mercedes-Benz EQS.

The Tesla Model S Plaid has three electric motors that produce 1,020 HP and 1,050 lb-ft of torque. It has a top speed of 200 mph.

3. Pininfarina Battista

The third-fastest electric car in the world is the Pininfarina Battista. It can go from 0 to 60 mph in 1.79 seconds. It can also reach 120 mph in 4.49 seconds.

Pininfarina is a legendary Italian car design company known for designing some of the most beautiful cars in the world for companies like Ferrari, Lancia, Maserati, and Alfa Romeo. The Battista is the first car that they designed and built from the ground up. The Battista is powered by a 120 kWh battery pack used in the Rimac Nevera.

It takes roughly 1,250 hours to hand-build each car in Italy. Only 150 units are being planned for production. The Battista represents the latest in electric vehicle technology, combining cutting-edge performance with stunning design to create an automotive work of art. Each Pininfarina Battista has a price tag of $2.2 million, which also makes it one of the most expensive electric cars in the world.

The Pininfarina Battista has four electric motors that produce 1,877 HP and 1,691 lb-ft of torque. It has an electronically limited top speed of 217 mph.

2. Rimac Nevera

The next comes another hypercar, this time the Rimac Nevera, built by a Croatian company, the manufacturer of high-performance electric vehicles. This all-electric hypercar can go from 0 to 60 mph in 1.74 seconds, which makes it the second fastest electric car in the world, breaking its own world record of 0 to 60 mph in 1.82 seconds. The Nevera also happens to have the world record quarter-mile time of 8.26 seconds.

The Nevera features an advanced torque-vectoring system that adjusts the power distribution between the wheels for maximum grip and stability. It also has an active aerodynamics system that can change the car's downforce and cooling as needed.

Rimac has recently started a partnership with Bugatti to become Bugatti-Rimac. There is also word that the product of this partnership will reveal a more powerful and faster successor to the Nevara. The Nevara is the most expensive car on this list, with an asking price of $2.4 million, and only 150 examples will be made.

The Rimac Nevera has four electric motors that produce 1,914 HP and 1,741 lb-ft of torque. It has a top speed of 256 mph.

1. Aspark Owl

The Aspark Owl is the fastest electric car in the world that is eligible to be driven on roads. It is also one of the fastest-accelerating cars in the world, after the McMurty Speirling and the Demon 170. It was first introduced in 2019 at the Dubai Motor Show in its production avatar.

Even though it doesn’t seem to be that popular in the car scene, it can leave some of the fastest European electric hypercars behind in straight-line competition.

The Aspark Owl is priced at around $2.74 million, and production is planned to be limited to 50 units only.

The Aspark Owl is powered by four electric motors producing 1,984 HP and 1,475 lb-ft of torque. It can go from 0-60 MPH in just 1.69 seconds and reach a top speed of 249 MPH. 

Special Mentions: McMurty Spéirling 

We have believed the Formula 1 cars to be the fastest ones. But wait, the McMurty Spéirling is something different. By different, we meant being able to surpass the laws of physics and break the laws of gravitation. This one-seater electric hypercar is the fastest electric car (non-street legal) in the world, going from 0-60 mph in just 1.40 seconds. It can also go from 0-100 mph in 2.63 seconds to 0-145mph in 4.98 seconds. It can also complete the quarter-mile in 7.97 seconds.

This is all possible because the McMurty Spéirling has a power-to-weight ratio of 1:1, which means that its electric motors produce one horsepower for each kg of weight of this 1000 kg (2205 lbs) hypercar.

The McMurty Spéirling price is more than a million, and only 100 examples of this masterpiece will be built.

The McMurty Spéirling is powered by two electric motors that combine to produce 1000 horsepower for this tiny pocket. It can rush from 0-60 mph in 1.4 seconds. Yes, the figure is groundbreaking, but the car's performance is too. It has a top speed of 190 mph.