Top 8 Fastest Electric Cars In The World

There are a lot of amazing electric vehicles on the market right now but many of them sacrifice speed for eco-friendliness and keep costs down. Is there any electric vehicle that can combine all these factors: having a high speed while looking out for Mother Nature? Our answer is “Yes”. Below are the 8 fastest electric car in the world you can take into consideration:

Top 8 Fastest Electric Car In The World

Some electric models today have extremely ideal speeds, even faster than many traditional sports cars. Here are the fastest electric vehicles on the global market:

1. Rimac Nevera (258mph)

The Rimac Nevera with a power of up to 1,914 horsepower recently put its name in the number 1 position in terms of speed. This limited edition coupe hit a speed of 258mph (412 km/h) on a test track in Germany in 2022 and became the fastest EV car in the world. The automaker announced that the electric model can accelerate 0-97 km/h in 1.85 seconds, 0-161 km/h in 4.3 seconds, and 0-300 km/h in 9.3 seconds.

Nevera is an electric sports vehicle produced by the Rimac brand from Croatia. First launched at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show with the Rimac C_Two concept, the first Neveras will be delivered to customers from August 2022 and are limited to only 150 units globally. Not only set the EV Top Speed World Record, but the Rimac Nevera has just broken another speed record, becoming the fastest car in reverse. Guinness World Records has certified an electric supercar reaching a maximum speed of 171.34 miles per hour when running backward at the same speed as a Lamborghini Miura (the world’s first supercar) rushing forward.

2. Aspark Owl (256mph)

In the second position, we will talk about the Aspark Owl. In 2023, the Aspark Owl from Japan set a Guinness world record for average speed when running 400m and 200m. With a distance of 200m, the car gets an average speed of 309.02km/h, and with a distance of 400m, the car reaches 318.85km/h. The top speed of the Aspark Owl can hit 411km/h (256mph).

Aspark Owl is a product of the R&D Department of the Japanese automaker named Aspark Co. Ltd., the Owl supercar has a capacity of 1,980 horsepower and a torque of 2000Nm. It seems that engineers have focused all their attention on performance, so the vehicle’s weight was cut down to just 850kg. The car body is made of carbon fiber material, weighs only 50 kg, covered with a tubular frame.

This electric supercar can accelerate from 0-97km/h in just 1.72 seconds. It takes 40 minutes to fully charge the battery.

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3. Tesla Roadster (250mph)

Tesla Roadster is one of the fastest EV car in the world. The Roadster was produced by the famous electric car company Tesla. With a capacity of up to 10,000 horsepower, this car is said to be able to accelerate from 0-60 mph in just about 1.1 seconds and reach a maximum speed of up to 250 mph.

Tesla Roadster (2023) is equipped with a Lithium-ion battery system with a capacity of up to 200 kWh which helps the vehicle drive a distance of up to 1000 km after each full charge. In addition, the Roadster is also equipped with many advanced technologies such as an automatic driving system, automatic driving assistance, a high-end sound system, and advanced safety features.

4. Pininfarina Battista (222mph)

With dual electronic motors and a capacity of up to 1,900 horsepower, the Pininfarina Battista can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 1.97 seconds and reach a maximum speed of up to 222mph (357 km/h). 

Battista applied the same platform and technology as Rimac Nevera, so the model uses an electric motor and a 120 kWh battery. However, the interior and exterior were designed by legendary Italian designers. You can drive up to 500 km after each full charge. In addition, the car is also equipped with many advanced technologies such as automatic driving systems and automatic driving assistance to increase safety and comfort when driving.

5. Lotus Evija (218mph)

Lotus Evija belongs to the most powerful electric model in the world, classified as a supercar. With 4 electric motors, it reaches a capacity of 1,970 horsepower. Notably, the car accelerates from 0-96 km/h in just 3 seconds. Lotus Evija uses a Lithium-ion battery system, with a capacity of up to 70 kWh. What makes the Evija different from most electric vehicles is its top speed of more than 218 mph (about 350 km/h). In addition, the electric supercar also has an eye-catching design, suitable for speed enthusiasts.

Besides high speed, one of the focal features of the Lotus Evija is the car’s charging time. The Evija can be fully charged in just nine minutes at an 800kW charging station and in just 18 minutes at a 350kW station.

6. Lucid Air Sapphire (205mph)

Lucid Air Sapphire is considered to be the latest advancement in luxury electric sedans. Competing directly with the Tesla Model S, the EV sedan offers passengers luxury, comfort, and quiet. Importantly, the car’s performance is equal to the traditional sports car model, the BMW M5 CS. 

In 2023, Lucid unveiled the special edition Air Sapphire, which has more than 1,200 horsepower. It accelerates from 0-96 km/h in 2 seconds, reaching a top speed of upto 205 mph (321.8 km/h). Notably, the test version of the car shows that it has even better performance and speed than previously claimed. 

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7. Tesla Model S Plaid (200mph)

The Model S Plaid has the same shape as the standard Model S, but the Plaid variant was the fastest accelerating sedan until the 2023 Lucid Air Sapphire was officially launched. The Plaid’s acceleration time from 0-96 km/h is only 1.99 seconds, with a maximum speed of 205 mph (320 km/h). In addition, the superiority of the Model S Plaid is its ability to race at speed in a straight line.

Powered by three engines including one front and two rear, the Plaid model can produce 1,020 horsepower and 1,423 Nm of torque. In the US, the car costs $109,990 excluding options. 

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8. Nio EP9 (196mph)

Nio is an automaker from China, specializing in manufacturing many different types of electric vehicles and running a Formula E racing team (a race specifically for electric cars). The first hypercar of the EP9 brand has an engine consisting of 4 electric motors, giving a capacity of 1 megawatt, equivalent to 1,340 horsepower.

The EP9 applies many racing technologies to serve the Formula E tournament. It can sprint from 0-96 km/h in 2.7 seconds and reach a speed of 196 mph (315.4 km). Notably, the car also provides an additional removable battery pack, helping to increase operating range.