The fastest accelerating vehicle is the 2024 GAC Hyptec SSR Sprint Speed Edition, achieving 0-100 km/h in just 1,9 seconds. Following closely in second place is the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra with 1,98 seconds, and the 2025 Zeekr 001 FR model with 2,02 seconds. This allows Chinese automakers to dominate the top three positions. The list below comprises the 20 new energy vehicle models with the fastest 0-100 km/h acceleration times globally:
| Rank | Model | Year | 0-100 km/h (seconds) | Price (USD) |
| 1 | Hyptec SSR Sprint Extreme Edition | 2024 | 1,9 | 194.000 |
| 2 | Xiaomi SU7 Ultra | 2025 | 1,98 | 74.200 |
| 3 | Zeekr 001 FR – FR 100 kWh | 2025 | 2,02 | 107.700 |
| 4 | Tesla Model S – Tri-motor AWD Plaid | 2023 | 2,1 | 114.100 |
| 5 | Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (Weissach Package) | 2025 | 2,2 | 279.700 |
| 6 | Yangwang U9 – Standard | 2024 | 2,36 | 235.200 |
| 7 | Lamborghini Revuelto | 2023 | 2,5 | 881.300 |
| 8 | Tesla Model X – Tri-motor AWD Plaid | 2023 | 2,6 | 115.500 |
| 9 | BYD Han EV – High Performance EV | 2025 | 2,7 | 39.200 |
| 10 | Maserati GranTurismo Folgore | 2023 | 2,7 | 278.300 |
| 11 | IM L6 – Ultra | 2025 | 2,74 | 42.800 |
| 12 | Xiaomi SU7 — 800km AWD Long-Range | 2025 | 2,78 | 42.000 |
| 13 | Lotus Emeya — 900 Performance | 2025 | 2,78 | 113.100 |
| 14 | Mercedes GT 63 S E Performance | 2025 | 2,8 | 320.000 |
| 15 | Zeekr 007 — High-Performance 100 kWh | 2025 | 2,84 | 42.000 |
| 16 | Yangwang U7 — EV Luxury | 2025 | 2,9 | 87.900 |
| 17 | Ferrari 296 GTB | 2021 | 2,9 | 418.300 |
| 18 | Lotus Eletre – 900 Performance | 2025 | 2,95 | 114.500 |
| 19 | McLaren Artura | 2025 | 3 | 348.300 |
| 20 | Tesla Model 3 – Performance AWD | 2024 | 3,1 | 47.500 |
Further down the rankings, Chinese automakers continue to demonstrate their strength with models like the IM L6, Xiaomi SU7, Zeekr 007, and Yangwang U7, all appearing in the 11th to 20th positions. The bottom of the list is occupied by the US-made Tesla Model 3, with an acceleration capability of 3,1 seconds.
The list also reveals a wide range of prices. Chinese models are more accessible, with prices ranging from under 40.000 USD to 235.000 USD, exemplified by the all-wheel-drive BYD Han EV priced at just 39.200 USD. In contrast, models from Italy, Germany, and the UK are priced from over 300.000 USD to nearly 900.000 USD, such as the Lamborghini Revuelto.
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Hyptec (formerly Hyper) SSR. *Source: GAC* |
The remarkable performance of China's new energy vehicle models comes as the country considers implementing new national standards for passenger vehicles. A draft proposal suggests that after each startup, passenger vehicles should default to an operating state where 0-100 km/h acceleration does not exceed 5 seconds.
Minh Quan
