A recently published list of the top 20 fastest-accelerating production new energy vehicles (NEVs) worldwide, encompassing both plug-in hybrids and pure electric models, reveals a triumph for Chinese automakers, with the top three positions all claimed by Chinese brands.
The GAC Hyptec SSR 2024 Sprint Speed Edition, a supercar from GAC’s premium brand Hyptec, leads the pack with an astonishing 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) acceleration time of 1.9 seconds. Following closely are the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra at 1.98 seconds and the Zeekr 001 FR 2025 model at 2.02 seconds, securing a clean sweep for Chinese manufacturers in the top three.
The rest of the top ten includes:
Tesla Model S 2023 Tri-Motor All-Wheel Drive: 2.1 seconds
Porsche Taycan: 2.2 seconds
Yangwang U9 2024 Standard Edition: 2.36 seconds
Lamborghini Revuelto: 2.5 seconds
Tesla Model X 2023 Tri-Motor All-Wheel Drive: 2.6 seconds
BYD Han L 2025 EV Four-Wheel Drive LiDAR Flagship: 2.7 seconds
Maserati GranTurismo Folgore 2023: 2.7 seconds
Global NEV 0-100 km/h acceleration rankings
RankModel & VersionPrice (yuan)Price (USD)0–100 km/h Acceleration (s)1Hyptec SSR — 2024 Sprint Extreme Edition1,386,000194,0001.92Xiaomi SU7 Ultra529,90074,2001.983Zeekr 001 FR — 2025 FR 100 kWh769,000107,7002.024Tesla Model S — 2023 Tri-motor AWD Plaid814,900114,1002.15Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (Weissach Package)1,998,000279,7002.26Yangwang U9 — 2024 Standard1,680,000235,2002.367Lamborghini Revuelto — 2023 6.5L PHEV Standard6,294,994881,3002.58Tesla Model X — 2023 Tri-motor AWD Plaid824,900115,5002.69BYD Han EV — 2025 High Performance EV279,80039,2002.710Maserati GranTurismo Folgore — 20231,988,000278,3002.711IM L6 — 2025 Ultra305,90042,8002.7412Xiaomi SU7 — 800km AWD Long-Range (Max)299,90042,0002.7813Lotus Emeya — 2025 900 Performance808,000113,1002.7814Mercedes‑AMG GT (EV) — 2025 63 S E Performance2,285,500320,0002.815Zeekr 007 — 2025 High-Performance 100 kWh299,90042,0002.8416Yangwang U7 — 2025 EV Five-seat Luxury628,00087,9002.917Ferrari 296 GTB — 2021 3.0T V62,988,000418,3002.918Lotus Eletre — 2025 900 Performance818,000114,5002.9519McLaren Artura — 2025 3.0T Hybrid Coupe2,488,000348,3003.020Tesla Model 3 — 2024 Performance AWD339,50047,5003.1Originally compiled by AutoLab
Further down the list, Chinese brands continue to make a strong showing, with models like the IM L6, Xiaomi SU7, Zeekr 007, and Yangwang U7 all making it into the 11th to 20th positions. The Tesla Model 3 also features, ranking 20th with a 0-60 mph acceleration time of 3.1 seconds.
The list highlights a wide range of pricing, from the most affordable, the four-wheel-drive BYD Han L, priced under 40,000 USD, to the most expensive, the Lamborghini Revuelto, which commands a price tag nearing 900,000 USD.
This performance by Chinese NEVs comes as China is reportedly considering new national standards for passenger vehicles. A draft proposal suggests that after each power-on or ignition, passenger vehicles should default to an operating state where their 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) acceleration time is no less than 5 seconds.
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