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Electric propulsion is the future. The main reason we're seeing more EVs in people's driveways is the boom in exciting new models which have larger battery capacity for longer range, big power, and torque, resulting in lightning-quick acceleration. Unlike the underwhelming and uninteresting electric vehicles of a decade ago, EVs today rank among the most powerful models available.
Electric powertrains come configured with a single motor driving the rear wheels or two, three, or even four motors driving all four wheels. When it comes to the most powerful electric powertrains, supercars, large vehicles such as SUVs, sedans, and pickup trucks are at the front of the pack. Some 2022 electric cars boast nearly twice the horsepower that gas-powered hypercars such as the Aston Martin Valkyrie make. Amazing.
Providing maximum torque across the rev range, electric motors offer plenty of grunt, oomph, and torque. We rank the 10 most powerful EVS on the market right now.
10 Porsche Taycan Turbo S – 750 HP
The coupe-styled Porsche Taycan is quite lovely to look at, which is to be expected given that it carries the brand's timeless and instantly recognizable design. The German automaker offers the four-door sedan, its 1st fully-electric model in five trims: Taycan, 4S, GTS, Turbo, and Turbo S. The top-of-the-line Taycan Turbo S is the most powerful of them all.
With a dual electric motor setup on each axle, the four-door luxury sedan churns out 750 horsepower and 774 lb-ft of torque. Lauded for its superior driving characteristics, it recently obliterated the Tesla Model S Nürburgring lap record for the fastest four-door EV. Additionally, it has also achieved the longest continuous drift for an EV.
9 Mercedes-Benz EQS AMG 53 4MATIC+ - 751 HP
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Introduced on September 2021, the Mercedes Benz EQS AMG 53 4MATIC+ is the brand’s first all-electric sedan and the first Mercedes EV featuring the coveted AMG badge. Built on a bespoke all-electric platform, the car signals the shape of things we expect from one of the world’s oldest automakers.
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The Mercedes Benz EQS AMG 53 4MATIC+ combines luxury and performance in a thrilling driver-focused package. Two electric motors deliver exceptional driving force, good for 649hp and 700lb-ft of torque in standard form or 751hp and 752lb-ft of torque with the optional boost mode. That’s more than any gas-powered Mercedes-AMG car, and enough to rocket it from zero to 60mph in a claimed 3.4 seconds.
8 Rivian R1T Launch Edition - 835 HP
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The Rivian R1T electric pickup truck stands out from the many brawny full-size pickup trucks on the road with its compact and light design. For those looking for a "lifestyle" pickup truck, this one definitely fits the bill - on and off the tarmac. It handles like a sports sedan, has a blistering 2.6 seconds 0-60 mph acceleration, and boasts tremendous off-road prowess out of the box.
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Packing a 135-kWh battery, it has an EPA-estimated 314-mile range. Only the top-tier R1T Launch Edition (most powerful trim) has the Quad-Motor AWD technology. Producing a combined 835 horsepower and 908 lb-ft., the incredible output earns the Rivian R1T a spot on this list.
7 GMC Hummer EV Pickup - 1,000 HP
Rugged and sophisticated, the Hummer returns with all-electric propulsion. The reason why GMC calls it a "super truck" is quite clear. Thanks to its tri-motor four-wheel drive setup, the mammoth off-road electric pickup truck lays down 1000 hp and has a massive 1,200 lb-ft of torque.
The more exciting part is It's ludicrously fast, reaching 60mph from naught in 3 seconds. It can still do pickup truck things like tow 7,500 lbs. and its max payload capacity is 1,300 pounds. The GMC Hummer EV Pickup's 329-mile range is absolutely unbelievable considering its weight of over 9000 lbs. GMC's solution was a 205-kWh Ultium battery pack, the largest in the world.
6 Tesla Model S/X Plaid - 1,020 HP
The Tesla Model S has been on sale for a decade. It's still a remarkable EV, having received a styling refresh for the exterior and interior and multiple performance upgrades over the years. Plaid versions stand out the most since they give both the Models S and X next-generation performance and power.
Its tri-motor AWD setup develops a peak combined output of 1,020 hp and 1,050 lb-ft of torque. Drivers shouldn't have range anxiety as the Models S's 100 kWh lithium-ion battery achieves a class-leading 412 miles of driving range, and there's still the wide Supercharger recharging network.
5 Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance - 1111 HP
The Lucid Air sedan is a sleek, high-performance sedan with an exceptional 520-mile range. It's a product of Lucid Motors, one of the newcomers changing the EV game. Reviewers have generally had great things to say about the Lucid Air, giving it high marks for its style, roomy, opulent cabin, excellent driving manners, and consistently silky ride.
Its remarkable battery, power output, and performance figures are not left out. The Dream Edition Performance guise comes with a monster 118 kWh battery and a pair of electric motors generating a combined 1111 hp and 1025 lb-ft. The outrageous power makes it the most powerful sedan in the world. Lucid Motors promises it does a 0-60 mph run in 2.6 seconds.
4 Rimac Nevera - 1914 HP
In 2009, Croatian businessman Mate Rimac launched Rimac Automobili to manufacture electric cars that could compete with the best supercars in the world. The EV company finally introduced the Nevera supercar in 2018 after perfecting Concept One and Concept S.
The electric supercar can rocket from 0-60 mph in 1.85 seconds and cross the quarter mile in 8.6 seconds owing to the 1914 hp and 1,741 lb-ft of torque generated by its four-motor powertrain. Further, its theoretical peak speed of 258 mph makes it the world's fastest electric automobile. Beneath the body of this hand-built masterpiece is a liquid-cooled 120kWh battery giving it a 340-mile range.
3 Pininfarina Battista Anniversario Edition - 1900 HP
The Battista Hyper GT is Automobili Pininfarina's (Munich-based subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra) first foray into the hyper-EV market. The gorgeous aerodynamic design is the work of Pininfarina, legendary Italian design house, coachbuilder, and sister company to Automobili Pininfarina. On the other hand, its shares the electric powertrain (1,900 horsepower and 1,696 lb-ft of torque) and the carbon-fiber monocoque with the Rimac Nevera.
The luxury EV maker's claims about the Battista include a zero-to-60 mph time of 1.8 seconds, 186 mph in under 12 seconds, and 217 mph top speed. Staggering numbers. Incredible as it may be, the hypercar doesn't come cheap at $2.2 million. Deliveries for US customers have already begun.
2 Aspark Owl - 1984 HP
The Aspark Owl debuted at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show and is the first hypercar from Japan. In addition to its insane looks, the $3.5 million hypercar offers exceptionally brutal off-the-line performance, sprinting from a standstill to 60mph in a claimed 1.69 seconds (one-foot rollout). Better yet, it can reach a mind-bending 249 mph.
The Aspark Owl's straight-line juice is thanks to its punchy electric powertrain, featuring four electric motors providing AWD and a total output of 1,985 hp and 1,475 lb-ft of torque. With a 64-kWh lithium-ion battery pack, the Japanese hypercar gets you 279 miles of range.
1 Lotus Evija - 2011 HP
Lotus' first all-electric vehicle, the Evija, is now in production and available to the public, though it is made in limited numbers. What's interesting is that the actual specifications go beyond what Lotus had claimed. The British manufacturer now states it has an unfathomable 2,011 horsepower and 1,256 lb-ft, up from the initially projected 1,973 hp.
The Evija comes with a 93-kWh battery (70-kWh before) and a quad-motor system. It isn't just the most potent EV but also the most potent production vehicle ever. Other notable figures Lotus has promised include 250 miles of range, 0-62 mph in under 3 seconds, and a 217-mph top speed.