10 Fastest Electric Cars of 2024

In 2024, it’s no secret that batteries are replacing internal combustion engines, even for those car enthusiasts who put speed before everything else. That is why we tried to find the fastest electric car of 2024. 

The great news is: we found 10!

These aren't your eco-conscious commuters. These are the fastest EV cars currently on planet Earth, with a focus on those that are currently available for purchase by us regular folks. But we also included those true electric beasts that blur the line between silent stalkers and earth-rattling rockets, those insane electric race car prototypes that may not ever hit the proverbial shelves. 

They’re stealthy, environment-friendly and are true bolts of lightning that can now accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 1.5 seconds. That’s faster than you can say internal combustion engine. Trust us, we tried.

We recently covered the top 10 electric SUVs, and they were quite handy as well as fast. But this list is all about speed, even though there’s one SUV here. 

So, grab the wheel (metaphorically, for now) and prepare for a fantastic ride. 

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10. Faraday Future FF91 

The team behind Faraday Future, bless their electric hearts, apparently didn’t have the most streamlined of processes putting their inaugural vehicle on the road. With some financial wobbles, LA-based headquarters eviction turmoil, and other drama that surrounded their startup, some of us weren’t too convinced they would deliver exactly what they imagined and promised. 

However, all this drama hides one of the most anticipated and fastest electric cars on the market. 

The FF91 is not your typical eco-warrior SUV-type of fastest EV. Sure, it does feature svelte lines and business-class poshness, but the speeds and performance it delivers are truly otherworldly for its format. 

Faraday Future has increased the claimed 0–60 time from 2.39 seconds to a barely credible 2.2 seconds. And that's thanks to a battery pack with more power than a cup of tea after a meal—1050 bhp, to be exact. 

But this bruiser isn't all bark and no bite; with a range of 381 miles (the American equivalent of our trusty WLTP), Faraday Future appears to have pulled the electric supercar out of the bag. And the price? The least expensive version can be yours at roughly £90,000. 

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9. Porsche Taycan Turbo GT 

The redesigned Porsche Taycan Turbo GT is the epitome of German beauty, capable of accelerating from 0 to 62 mph in 2.3 seconds due to a whopping 1093 horsepower it packs ever so graciously. 

All-wheel drive allows you to launch like a scalded cat, while a 105kWh battery keeps the fun continuing.

Unlike most of the fastest electric cars, which whine about having a recharge every five minutes, the Taycan has a powerful 800-volt design. Find a nice rapid charger (320kW or more, mind you), and you'll be back on the pavement in 33 minutes, with a good 345 miles of range remaining. We dare say that this electric family car will not disappoint petrolheads.

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8. Lotus Evija

Lotus Evija makes the future of the fastest electric car look quite fast and furious. The company has unveiled this awesome-looking beast in the form of a fully electric hypercar that promises to be exceedingly fun and exciting on the track. 

With an estimated output of about 2,000 horsepower and a top speed of over 200 mph, the Evija is among the most anticipated and fastest EV cars to soon hit the market. While the large battery pack required for such performance may add a few pounds to the curb weight, Lotus assures us that it will meet its ambitious performance targets.

However, exclusivity generally comes with a price, and the Evija is no exception. With only 130 electric eels scheduled for manufacturing, it appears that only a few lucky collectors with substantial pockets will be able to grab them up. 

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7. Lucid Air Sapphire

Lucid Air Sapphire might just rewrite the rulebook for fast electric cars. This American competitor lays down the gauntlet to Tesla's Model S Plaid with a mind-blowing 0–60 mph time of 1.89 seconds and a top speed that will make your hair stand on end (if you still have any at those speeds). But the Lucid Air Sapphire is more than just a drag-strip king; it has a luxury cabin and an incredible driving range, making it a legitimate candidate for the title of greatest EV.

At a cool $249,000, the Lucid Air Sapphire isn't for the faint of heart. However, those who can afford this electric athlete may expect an exciting and sumptuous driving experience. So, if you're seeking an EV that can provide the best of both worlds, Lucid Air Sapphire is something to think about. 

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6. Deus Vayanne

Deus Vayanne, the product of the Austrian upstart, was unveiled at the 2022 New York Auto Show, with the company promising stellar performance that would go neck and neck with the already established kings of fast electric cars by market giants like Tesla, Lotus, or Rimac. 

The team announced a projected 2200 bhp and enough torque (1475 lb-ft) to make Earth spin faster. The results were on point, with Deus Vayanne going from 0 to 62 mph in under two seconds and a top speed of 248 mph. 

Unfortunately for those with lower levels of patience, the first ones (out of only 99 pieces that are being manufactured) won’t be hitting the tarmac until 2025. 

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5. Rimac Nevera 

Ok, we’re now officially entering the “plaything for billionaire boy racers” territory. The Rimac Nevera is among the fastest EV cars of today, but it’s also among the most expensive ones, with a price tag of around 2 million pounds. 

Roughly translated from Croatian, Nevera means “unbelievable,” and we definitely have a hard time believing the cutting-edge tech behind this Rimac's fastest EV. Remember their fancy electrics powering the likes of Aston Martin and Koenigsegg? That's all thanks to what they learned here.

As for the performance, this EV beast packs four electric motors, creating a ludicrous 1888 bhp and enough torque to twist the Earth's axis. The Nevera launches from 0–60mph in a mind-bending and truly unbelievable 1.85 seconds, while it reaches 100mph in a mere 4.3 seconds and 186 mph in 11.8 seconds. 

Fancy a spot of drag racing? The Nevera devours the quarter mile in 9.1 seconds, and if you've got a runway longer than the M25, it'll top out at a retina-searing 258 mph. Rimac even holds the record for the fastest car in reverse—171 mph! Now that's what we call going backwards in style.

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4. Automobili Pininfarina Battista 

The Pininfarina Battista automobiles. That surely is a mouthful, but also one of the fastest electric cars for all the EV-based petrolheads out there. 

It has a colourful name underneath which lies a true tarmac titan. Pininfarina, known for their design prowess (think Ferrari F40, Enzo, 458), has delegated the grunt work to the specialists, utilising Rimac Nevera's formidable battery and electric motor configuration.

In case you cannot imagine right away what the outcome of this combo is, it’s a stunning silhouette that would look right at home chasing the sunset on a vintage Italian postcard. Battista has that classic supercar look that we adore. Here’s what that means: 

• Short nose
• Long tail
• Low and broad design overall 

But what about the speed? 

Its electric quartet produces 1877bhp, allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in under two seconds and reach a high speed of 217 mph. Pininfarina even promises a 280-mile range, but these numbers would require a lighter right foot than most petrolheads have. 

Unfortunately, with only 150 being made and a price tag of about £2 million, this Italian stallion won’t likely be driven by the common folk like you and me. But who knows... Let’s never say never. 

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3. Tesla Model S Plaid

Back in 2012, the original Model S debuted and established itself as one of the pioneers of the fastest electric cars. But Tesla engineers wouldn’t be Tesla engineers if they hadn’t continuously tweaked the recipe, throwing in ever-larger battery packs and motors like a toddler hurling Duplo into a bucket. 

The modern Plaid is a genuine champion that packs 1006 horsepower, helping it reach a 0–60 mph pace of less than two seconds. Let's put that into perspective. This family sedan outperforms the McLaren P1 and the Ferrari LaFerrari.

However, the aforementioned Tesla engineers were not satisfied with that. They took the Plaid to the Nürburgring, dubbed "Green Hell." While their social media claims of a record-breaking lap time (just over seven and a half minutes, which would be a new fastest EV record for a production car) for an "unmodified" Model S were a little overblown (lacking independent verification), the Plaid's performance is still completely insane for a car its size and weight. 

Tesla boasts a nearly 400-mile range and a quarter-mile run time of 9.23 seconds. Unfortunately for our British petrolheads, imports are now only available in left-hand drive.

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2. Aspark Owl 

Back in 2020, Aspark announced it was producing the world's fastest-accelerating vehicle. Today, we have the infamous Owl, an undisputed king of the fastest EV that is road-legal. 

This avian apex predator is powered by a surprisingly small 64kWh battery pack, which feeds four electric motors that generate a mind-boggling 2000 horsepower. The Owl can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 1.69 seconds, from 0 to 186 mph in 10.9 seconds, and achieve a mind-boggling 249 mph. 

To put that into perspective, Ferrari's prancing horse, the 296 GTB, accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in a leisurely (by Owl standards) 3 seconds and tops out at 205 mph. 

You must admit, there are few vehicles on our roads today that can make the Ferrari's 296 GTB feel inadequate. 

Aspark promises a 280-mile range, but one wonders how much restraint is required to get that out of its little battery. Perhaps the aerodynamically contoured body and roofline, which is an inch lower than a classic Ford GT40, contribute to this astounding result.

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1. McMurtry Spéirling

This pocket-rocket single-seater electric racer shattered the Goodwood Festival of Speed Hillclimb record in 2022, leaving the once-mighty Volkswagen ID.R in its wake. That's not all; this featherweight can sprint from 0 to 62 mph in an astonishing 1.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 150 mph.

But what is the secret behind its warp speed?  

A powerful combination of 1000 horsepower and an ambitious downforce-generating fan that is utilised by none other than the Brabham BT46B Formula One car. Imagine a massive fan producing 2000 kg of downforce—double the car's weight—even when it is motionless! 

In principle, it could easily stick to the roof of the Dartford Tunnel. McMurtry wisely included some traditional aero for cornering balance, but let's be honest: this thing defies physics regardless.

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Summing Up

This concludes our list of the 10 fastest electric cars that will have you glued to your seat (and possibly grasping the armrests too firmly). We hope these were able to satisfy all the eco-conscious adrenaline junkies out there. Some of the electric cars are from 2023 but are still more than relevant in 2024, while some are yet to become available. Just keep in mind that significant power necessitates the use of a truly good charging station. Happy (and quick) travels!

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