Top 10 Fastest Electric Cars in the World
10. Chevy Volt
The Chevrolet Volt is a plug-in hybrid car made by General Motors, also sold in rebadged versions such as the Holden Volt in Australia and New Zealand, Buick Velite 5 in China, and with a different fascia like the Vauxhall Ampera in the United Kingdom and the Opel Ampera in the rest of Europe.
The improved battery system and drivetrain of the second generation Volt increased the all-electric range from 98 MPG-e to 53 miles (85 km), its EPA-rated fuel economy in charge-sustaining mode to 42 mpg-US, and the combined all-electric city / highway fuel economy to 106 MPG-e. Deliveries to US and Canadian retail customers began as a 2016 model year in October 2015.
The Volt has received many awards including the 2009 Green Car Vision Prize, 2011 Green Car of the Year, 2011 North American Car of the Year, 2011 World Green Car of the Year, 2012 European Car of the Year and 2016 Green Car of the Year.
9. Tesla Roadster
Tesla, living up to its reputation, provides technology which the future will enjoy. And if you think it involves slow cars, you ‘re mistaken on this point. The Tesla Roadster is a $120,000 convertible that is powered by a small but powerful engine. The engine is just the size of a watermelon. Don’t be fooled by this though. When the engine is at 14,000 rpm it could achieve speeds of up to 125 miles per hour.
8. Detroit Electric SP:01
The Detroit Electric SP.01 is a battery electric vehicle model designed by the Detroit Electric company and manufactured in England as of 2016. It is powered by a lithium polymer battery which is air-cooled. The top speed and acceleration is close to that of the Tesla Roadster. It is a pure electric sports car that has set the standard for manufacturers around the world. This can fly as quickly as 155 miles per hour. Within just 3.9 seconds, it can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour, too.
7. Renovo Coupe
Renovo Coupe made it on our 10 speediest electric car list. Pegged at $529,000, the elegance of this super car. This is the car type which can reach 60 miles per hour in just 3.4 seconds. And the nice thing about this car is it doesn’t need gas to run this elite vehicle. The thing about this car is that the style is not for everybody, really.
6. Plasma Boy Racing White Zombie
There are several exceptions though and that car is the Plasma Boy Racing White Zombie. You’ll be shocked to see how good this electric car is, given its old school look. The Plasma Boy Racing White Zombie is a modified 1972 Datsun, for example. Now, add batteries made for the Navy, and you’ve got a strong ride. The battery itself is now $100,000, to give you an example of how costly this project is.
5.Blood Shed Zombie 222
The Blood Shed Zombie 222 is an electronic version of the Mustang from 1968. It reached a speed of 174 miles per hour. It operates with an 800 horsepower engine and has been inspired by the venture of Plasma Boy to turn old cars into electric cars. The name Zombie 222 stands for 2 engines, 2 controllers and too fast. It’s estimated that this car reaches 60 miles per hour in just 2.4 seconds. It provides power to this vehicle with a dual motor which could not even suit the Tesla P85D.
4. Rimac Concept One
The Rimac Concept One, sometimes stylised as Concept One, is a high-performance two-seater electric car developed and manufactured by Rimac Automobili in Croatia. … In 2013, the Rimac Concept One was believed to be the fastest-accelerating electric vehicle in the world. It has been listed as one of the fastest electric vehicles on the market today, on several occasions. As for speed, in just 2.8 seconds, this car can reach 0 to 60 miles per hour.
3. Tesla Model S 90D
The Tesla Model S P90D is a powerful electric vehicle, capable of reaching up to 160 miles an hour. This succeeded in beating the discontinued P85D. As stated earlier, Tesla is the type of enterprise that has brought innovation to the automotive industry after innovation. This car can actually reach 0-60 mph in just 2.8 seconds. That is particularly an impressive feat for a sedan.
2. Lola Drayson Racing B12/69
With an engine of 850 horsepower, nailing 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 3 seconds flat, this super car deserves to be named one of the best electric cars in the world. Its top speed is 198 miles per hour which makes it one of today’s fastest electric cars out there. This electric car’s designers claim it can go much faster if the weight ratio is changed. Now, that’s something extraordinary considering that engineers use the race track as their laboratory to create new technologies.
1. Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevrolet Corvette, known as the Vette colloquially, is a two-door, two-passenger sports car produced and sold by Chevrolet over more than 60 years of production and eight generations of design. It was front-engined from 1953 to 2019, and is mid-engined as of 2020. It will reach a top speed of 186.8 miles per hour. The Corvette ‘s architecture is nothing short of spectacular. It has a 700 horsepower engine, which enables the car to reach 0 to 60 in just three flat seconds. How much does it cost for the car? For $335,000, you will have it. So what’s the most insane thing about the car? It uses hand-held transmission.
