If you're in the market for a speed demon that can help you burn rubbers down the open road, the electric vehicle market has the most exciting offerings. While gas-guzzling monsters offer their unique offerings and appeal to their audiences, electric vehicles are fast gaining in popularity, and for good reason. There was a time when impractical sport gas-guzzling cars that cost as much as half a million dollars were the closest to providing the enthusiast's dreams, but today, we have some of the fastest vehicles ever produced being family-oriented sedans coming in at around less than half that price. Whether you're looking for a family car or something a little more sleek and selfish, we've got you covered. Buckle up and get ready to speed down the information superhighway! It doesn't matter if you're looking for a family car or something a little sportier, there's sure to be an electric model out there that fits the bill, and with battery technology constantly improving, hold on to your hats because it's only going to get faster and faster.
10 Porsche Taycan Turbo S
The Porsche Taycan Turbo S is currently one of the fastest electric vehicles in the world. The sleek and sexy-looking luxury sedan sits pretty at number 10 on our list The Taycan Turbo S is an all-wheel drive sports sedan. Thanks to its two electric motors, which generate 750 horsepower combined, it can accelerate from 0-60 mph in as little as 2.6 seconds, and even climb as high as a top speed of 161 mph. For a family-oriented sedan, the Porsche also has incredibly impressive performance specs. In addition, this luxury sedan can travel up to a distance of 222 miles on a single charge. If you're in the market for an exciting electric car with all the luxury features of a Porsche, the Taycan Turbo S better be up there on your list.
9 Tesla Model X Plaid
Tesla made SUVs the new sports cars. Tesla has always dominated the 'Quickest Electric Cars' list for a while now with the likes of the Tesla Model X but the new Plaid Mode took the otherwise crazy phenomenon to ludicrous The Plaid Mode is Tesla's latest and more ludicrous version of the ludicrous mode designed specifically for the Tesla Model S and X. It is like the Hulk without Bruce Banner. It goes from 0 to 60 in just 2.5 seconds. That's faster than the Ludicrous Mode, which was previously the fastest setting. A tri-motor all-wheel drive setup producing 1,020 horsepower combined makes the Model X Plaid the most powerful and the fastest SUV in the world. These three motors push the X Plaid to a quarter mile time of 9.9 seconds and a top speed of 163 mph!
8 Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance
The Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance is one of the most electrifying electric vehicles on the market. A car with the interior dimensions and luxury fittings of an executive S-Class rises from 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds with a top speed of over 173 mph! This car defines perfection. With the exterior dimensions of a midsized sedan and the interior dimensions of a long-wheelbase executive sedan, the Dream Edition Performance generates a whooping 1,111 horsepower and 1,025 pounds-feet of torque, figures a gas-guzzling sports car wouldn't even dream of. In addition to its share brilliance, the Performance version can be on the road for a distance of 471 miles at a stretch before having to recharge. It's perfect for those who want to make a statement and show that they're at the forefront of the latest technology.
7 Faraday Future FF91
The Faraday Future FF91 has had a tumultuous journey, but there seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel. This amazing vehicle rise to a top speed of 155 mph, which makes it undoubtedly one of the world's fastest electric cars This car is a large crossover firmly intended for family use and runs on dual electric motors, delivering a combined 1,050 horsepower. This allows it to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in less than 2.4 seconds. Wow! Imagine the entire family in the car traveling across the country for the holidays at speeds of 155 mph! A firm focus on performance didn't make the manufacturers skim on range. The FF91 has a 142 kWh battery which produces 381 miles of range on a single charge. So take the family out on those long trips at speeds most cars can only dream of.
6 Tesla Model S Plaid
Then there is the Tesla Model S Plaid. The family car comes with three powerful motors that combine to churn out 1,020 horses and a top speed of 200 mph. This beast is one of the fastest road-legal production sedans available today. The tri-motor system gives the Model S Plaid incredible acceleration, pushing it from 0 to 60 mph in 1.99 seconds. While hunting down that claimed top speed of 200 mph, you'd break the quarter-mile record along the way at 9.23 seconds! To complement the Tesla Model S Plaid's incredible performance is an also incredible battery range of over 390 miles. The Tesla Model S Plaid with the help of Tesla's ever-expanding network of superchargers can speed around the country with the snap of your fingers.
5 Deus Vayanne
Next up is the electric speed demon called Deus Vayanne. With a name sounding like a mythological God, this high-performance electric supercar goes from 0 to 60 mph in just 1.99 seconds, making it one of the fastest EVs ever. With a range of up to 310 miles, thanks to its powerful 85 kWh battery pack, it can cover incredible distances at speeds otherwise unheard of. The Deus Vayanne gets its power from three electric motors, which produce an incredible 2,243 horsepower. With additional features like an active aerodynamics system and adjustable dampers for improved handling, the car can attain a dazzling top speed of 250 mph. The carbon fiber body and low center of gravity increase this car's nimble nature which helps it race around the track or just cruise around town in style.
4 Tesla Roadster
Although not yet in production, the Tesla Roadster is up there among the fastest electric cars ever produced. It will come with a massive 200 kWh battery as well as three motors, giving it a top speed of 250 mph. The Tesla Roadster has a 0-60 time of just 1.9 seconds. This car is the successor to the original 2008 Roadster which was Tesla's first-ever car. The Roadster will be a four-seater sports car capable of hitting a quarter mile time of 8.8 seconds. In the usual Tesla habit of blowing minds, the 200 kWh battery is expected to produce an EPA estimate of 620 miles on a single charge. Now imagine being able to charge that volume of cells in as little as 45 minutes using a Tesla Supercharger. It aims to be an unbeatable combination of performance, speed, and convenience.
3 Rimac Nevera
The Rimac Nevera was first unveiled at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show as the Rimac C_Two, but was later renamed to 'Nevera' after the quick, sudden, and mighty Mediterranean storm. The Nevera is a real beast and one of the fastest production electric vehicles available. With only 150 of them to be delivered at $2.2 million each, it sports four electric motors and produces an incredible 1,914 horsepower. It can hit 62 mph in just 1.85 seconds and has a top speed of 258 mph. Because of the Nevera's unrealistic speed, Rimac had to fashion its tires just to handle extreme speeds and still provide excellent grip. Its design incorporates an ultra-low drag coefficient and lightweight design making the Nevera an absolute performance monster on the road.
2 Pininfarina Battista
The Battista is an extreme cross between a hypercar and a luxury car with a 0-60 mph time of 1.79 seconds and a top speed of 217 mph. The Italian electric hypercar is powered by a 120 kWh battery provided by Rimac Automobili and also produces an impressive 1,900 horsepower and 2,300 Newton Meters of torque. Produced by the Italian design firm Pininfarina, the car can use its “Hyper Performance” mode for an additional 50 kW for up to 30 seconds at a time, achieving blistering acceleration times including a 0 to 120 mph time of 4.49 seconds. A range of over 300 miles on a full charge and the car's adjustable suspension makes sure you’re comfortable wherever you go in this beast.
1 Aspark Owl
The paramount electric vehicle on our list is a real-speed demon! The Aspark Owl is a futuristic-looking hypercar that holds the world record for 0–60 mph in 1.69 seconds! According to the manufacturers, the vehicle has an impressive top speed of 248 mph. The car is powered by a pair of electric motors driving all four wheels and producing 2,012 horses to pull its curb weight of 4,189 pounds. With a battery capacity of 64 kWh, the Owl produces 280 miles of range. It’s not one for the faint-hearted – but if you’re looking for a next-level electric experience with plenty of power, remember that the Aspark Owl is the fastest electric vehicle ever produced with a burst of speed of 0 to 60 mph in 1.69 seconds (previously uncharted territory).