Last evidence review: 29 August 2026. This is a sourced index selection, not a claim that every EV sold worldwide was tested under one standard.
Ten electric benchmarks in the index
| Electric vehicle | Published 0–100 | Primary source | Comparison note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rimac Nevera R | 1.72 s | Manufacturer page ↗ | Manufacturer claim for the Nevera R; production specification and test conditions remain relevant. |
| Lucid Air Sapphire | 2.0 s | Manufacturer page ↗ | Three-motor AWD manufacturer claim for the Sapphire specification. |
| Zeekr 001 FR | 2.02 s | Manufacturer page ↗ | Published with rollout subtracted, so it is not directly equal to an unqualified standing-start time. |
| Lotus Eletre R | 2.95 s | Manufacturer page ↗ | Dual-motor AWD SUV claim; exact model and market specification should be checked. |
| Lucid Air Grand Touring | 3.2 s | Manufacturer page ↗ | Manufacturer claim for the current Grand Touring AWD variant. |
| Genesis GV60 Magma | 3.4 s | Manufacturer page ↗ | Claim uses Boost Mode and Launch Control. |
| Lucid Air Touring | 3.6 s | Manufacturer page ↗ | Manufacturer claim for the current Touring AWD variant. |
| Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance | 3.6 s | Manufacturer page ↗ | Manufacturer figure; equipment and availability vary by market. |
| Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor | 3.8 s | Manufacturer page ↗ | Manufacturer claim for the dual-motor performance specification. |
| NIO ET7 Dual Motor AWD | 3.8 s | Manufacturer page ↗ | Manufacturer claim for the ET7; market availability varies. |
What makes an EV quick from rest?
Electric motors can produce strong torque at very low speed, and dual- or multi-motor drivetrains can adjust torque at each axle quickly. That makes the first metres easier to repeat than in many combustion cars. The result still depends on tyre temperature, road grip, battery state of charge, battery temperature, launch software and whether the car can sustain peak power.
Three details that can rearrange the order
- Rollout. Timing after the car has begun moving shortens the recorded result and must be labelled.
- Preparation modes. Some cars require battery conditioning, boost or launch control before the advertised performance is available.
- Repeatability. The first run with a warm, highly charged battery may be quicker than later runs as temperatures rise.
For the underlying principles, read the electric versus petrol acceleration guide. To translate any time into average acceleration, use the 0–100 calculator.