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
| Rank | Model & Version | Price (yuan) | Price (USD) | 0–100 km/h Acceleration (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyptec SSR — 2024 Sprint Extreme Edition | 1,386,000 | 194,000 | 1.9 |
| 2 | Xiaomi SU7 Ultra | 529,900 | 74,200 | 1.98 |
| 3 | Zeekr 001 FR — 2025 FR 100 kWh | 769,000 | 107,700 | 2.02 |
| 4 | Tesla Model S — 2023 Tri-motor AWD Plaid | 814,900 | 114,100 | 2.1 |
| 5 | Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (Weissach Package) | 1,998,000 | 279,700 | 2.2 |
| 6 | Yangwang U9 — 2024 Standard | 1,680,000 | 235,200 | 2.36 |
| 7 | Lamborghini Revuelto — 2023 6.5L PHEV Standard | 6,294,994 | 881,300 | 2.5 |
| 8 | Tesla Model X — 2023 Tri-motor AWD Plaid | 824,900 | 115,500 | 2.6 |
| 9 | BYD Han EV — 2025 High Performance EV | 279,800 | 39,200 | 2.7 |
| 10 | Maserati GranTurismo Folgore — 2023 | 1,988,000 | 278,300 | 2.7 |
| 11 | IM L6 — 2025 Ultra | 305,900 | 42,800 | 2.74 |
| 12 | Xiaomi SU7 — 800km AWD Long-Range (Max) | 299,900 | 42,000 | 2.78 |
| 13 | Lotus Emeya — 2025 900 Performance | 808,000 | 113,100 | 2.78 |
| 14 | Mercedes‑AMG GT (EV) — 2025 63 S E Performance | 2,285,500 | 320,000 | 2.8 |
| 15 | Zeekr 007 — 2025 High-Performance 100 kWh | 299,900 | 42,000 | 2.84 |
| 16 | Yangwang U7 — 2025 EV Five-seat Luxury | 628,000 | 87,900 | 2.9 |
| 17 | Ferrari 296 GTB — 2021 3.0T V6 | 2,988,000 | 418,300 | 2.9 |
| 18 | Lotus Eletre — 2025 900 Performance | 818,000 | 114,500 | 2.95 |
| 19 | McLaren Artura — 2025 3.0T Hybrid Coupe | 2,488,000 | 348,300 | 3.0 |
| 20 | Tesla Model 3 — 2024 Performance AWD | 339,500 | 47,500 | 3.1 |
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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