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EVs are known for their instant torque and speed off the mark.
Acceleration speed is not just a vanity spec – it reveals more about the drivetrain than battery size or motor power output alone.
Batteries are heavy, so a larger battery requires more power to move the vehicle. Even if the car has high power output, its mass and aerodynamics may slow the vehicle down.
That’s where the 0-100 km/h rating comes in.
The quickest EVs under $100k
The quickest EVs over $100k
Some of the fastest EVs offer the same performance as a million-dollar supercar.
The fastest McLaren supercar is the 765LT Spider. It does 0-100 km/h in 2.8 seconds, and costs $659,000 in New Zealand.
The Ferrari SF90 Stradale accelerates in 2.5 seconds and retails for $906,000 in NZ.
Every EV in New Zealand, the fastest to slowest
All EVs in NZ (including new, used, and upcoming vehicles) are ranked by acceleration.
| Vehicle | 0 - 100 km/h | Range | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
Porsche Taycan | 2.8 s | 390 km | $381,900 |
Lotus Eletre R | 2.95 s | 490 km | $315,000 |
Tesla Model 3 Performance | 3.1 s | 528 km | $84,900 |
MG Cyberster | 3.2 s | 443 km | $129,000 |
Tesla Model 3 Performance USED 2019-2023 | 3.3 s | 547 km | - |
Audi RS e-tron GT | 3.3 s | 472 km | $291,590 |
Porsche Macan Turbo Electric | 3.3 s | 590 km | $224,900 |
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N | 3.4 s | 448 km | $134,990 |
Kia EV6 GT USED 2023-2024 | 3.5 s | 424 km | - |
Mercedes-Benz EQE AMG 53 | 3.5 s | 500 km | $210,600 |
Volvo EX30 Twin | 3.6 s | 445 km | $74,990 |
Tesla Model Y Performance USED 2022-2024 | 3.7 s | 514 km | - |
Ford Mustang Mach-E GT | 3.7 s | 490 km | $97,800 |
Mercedes-Benz EQE AMG 53 SUV | 3.7 s | 485 km | $199,900 |
Volvo EX30 Cross Country FUTURE | 3.7 s | 427 km | - |
Smart #3 BRABUS | 3.7 s | 415 km | $84,990 |
BMW iX M60 | 3.8 s | 566 km | $242,500 |
Mercedes-Benz EQS AMG 53 | 3.8 s | 587 km | $310,900 |
BMW i5 M60 xDrive | 3.8 s | 481 km | $196,600 |
MG 4 XPower | 3.8 s | 400 km | $64,990 |
BYD Seal Performance | 3.8 s | 520 km | $76,990 |
Polestar 4 Dual | 3.8 s | 590 km | $134,990 |
Zeekr X AWD FUTURE | 3.8 s | 400 km | - |
BMW i4 M50 | 3.9 s | 510 km | $144,100 |
BMW i5 M60 Touring | 3.9 s | 506 km | $201,900 |
Smart #1 BRABUS | 3.9 s | 400 km | $79,990 |
Audi e-tron GT quattro | 4.1 s | 491 km | $207,590 |
Porsche Macan 4S Electric | 4.1 s | 606 km | $184,400 |
Lotus Emeya S | 4.15 s | 500 km | $245,000 |
Genesis GV70 Electrified USED 2023 | 4.2 s | 455 km | - |
Polestar 2 Dual Performance | 4.2 s | 568 km | $119,990 |
Tesla Model 3 Long Range USED 2019-2021 | 4.4 s | 602 km | - |
Tesla Model 3 Long Range | 4.4 s | 629 km | $73,900 |
Mercedes-Benz EQS 680 Maybach | 4.4 s | 612 km | $304,500 |
Audi e-tron S Sportback USED 2021-2023 | 4.5 s | 378 km | - |
Audi SQ8 e-tron Sportback | 4.5 s | 438 km | $207,900 |
Polestar 2 Long Range Dual | 4.5 s | 593 km | $74,990 |
Lotus Eletre S | 4.5 s | 600 km | $265,000 |
Rolls-Royce Spectre | 4.5 s | 530 km | $750,000 |
BYD Sealion 7 Performance | 4.5 s | 456 km | $79,990 |
BMW iX 50 | 4.6 s | 626 km | $207,800 |
BMW iX xDrive 60 M FUTURE | 4.6 s | 685 km | - |
Polestar 2 Long Range Dual USED 2021-2023 | 4.7 s | 487 km | - |
BMW i7 xDrive60 | 4.7 s | 607 km | $289,500 |
Volvo C40 Ultimate USED 2023 | 4.7 s | 510 km | - |
Polestar 3 Performance | 4.7 s | 567 km | $194,990 |
Mercedes-Benz G 580 | 4.7 s | 473 km | $276,000 |
Jaguar I-PACE USED 2019-2024 | 4.8 s | 470 km | - |
Volvo XC40 Ultimate | 4.8 s | 485 km | $104,990 |
Tesla Model Y Long Range | 4.8 s | 551 km | $77,900 |
Tesla Model Y Long Range USED 2024-2024 | 5.0 s | 533 km | - |
Polestar 3 Dual | 5 s | 636 km | $184,990 |
Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 USED 2020-2023 | 5.1 s | 411 km | - |
Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD | 5.1 s | 550 km | $87,600 |
Hyundai IONIQ 5 77 Limited USED 2023 | 5.1 s | 454 km | - |
Hyundai IONIQ 5 77 Elite USED 2023 | 5.1 s | 476 km | - |
Hyundai IONIQ 6 77 Elite USED 2023-2024 | 5.1 s | 545 km | - |
Nissan Ariya Evolve | 5.1 s | 497 km | $89,990 |
BMW iX xDrive 45 FUTURE | 5.1 s | 601 km | - |
Kia EV6 GT-Line USED 2022-2024 | 5.2 s | 484 km | - |
Hyundai IONIQ 5 72 AWD USED 2021 | 5.2 s | 460 km | - |
Kia EV6 Earth USED 2022-2024 | 5.2 s | 506 km | - |
Porsche Macan 4 Electric | 5.2 s | 613 km | $168,400 |
Hyundai IONIQ 9 AWD Performance FUTURE | 5.2 s | 540 km | - |
Lexus RZ 450e Core | 5.3 s | 435 km | $141,600 |
Lexus RZ 450e Dynamic | 5.3 s | 395 km | $151,600 |
Volvo EX30 Single | 5.3 s | 476 km | $64,990 |
Cadillac Lyriq | 5.3 s | 530 km | $123,000 |
Audi A6 Avant e-tron FUTURE | 5.4 s | 720 km | - |
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron FUTURE | 5.4 s | 756 km | - |
Audi Q4 e-tron 55 | 5.4 s | 509 km | $120,990 |
Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback | 5.4 s | 525 km | $124,990 |
Cupra Tavascan VZ FUTURE | 5.5 s | 499 km | - |
BMW iX1 xDrive30 | 5.6 s | 417 km | $98,900 |
Audi Q8 e-tron 55 | 5.6 s | 560 km | $166,490 |
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 Sedan | 5.6 s | 631 km | $195,000 |
Mini Countryman SE | 5.6 s | 433 km | $80,990 |
Audi Q8 e-tron 55 S line | 5.6 s | 517 km | $181,900 |
Zeekr X RWD FUTURE | 5.6 s | 446 km | - |
Audi e-tron 55 quattro USED 2019-2023 | 5.7 s | 441 km | - |
BMW i4 eDrive40 | 5.7 s | 590 km | $115,000 |
Audi e-tron Sportback USED 2022-2023 | 5.7 s | 452 km | - |
Porsche Macan Electric | 5.7 s | 641 km | $161,800 |
Cupra Born VZ FUTURE | 5.7 s | 570 km | - |
Smart #3 Pro+ | 5.8 s | 435 km | $69,990 |
Smart #3 Premium | 5.8 s | 455 km | $74,990 |
Volvo EX90 Twin FUTURE | 5.9 s | 585 km | - |
BYD Seal Premium | 5.9 s | 570 km | $65,990 |
Audi Q6 e-tron S line quattro | 5.9 s | 567 km | $155,990 |
Mini Cooper JCW | 5.9 s | 371 km | $72,990 |
Tesla Model Y | 5.9 s | 466 km | $67,900 |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 350 | 6 s | 432 km | $95,000 |
Kia EV9 Earth | 6.0 s | 492 km | $115,990 |
BMW i4 eDrive35 | 6.0 s | 406 km | $98,900 |
Kia EV9 GT-Line | 6.0 s | 505 km | $134,990 |
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450 SUV | 6 s | 592 km | $196,500 |
Hyundai IONIQ 5 USED 2021-2024 | 6.1 s | 384 km | - |
Tesla Model 3 USED 2019-2023 | 6.1 s | 491 km | - |
BMW iX 40 Sport USED 2021-2024 | 6.1 s | 425 km | - |
Ford Mustang Mach-E RWD | 6.1 s | 440 km | $74,990 |
Tesla Model 3 | 6.1 s | 513 km | $63,900 |
Kia EV5 Earth AWD | 6.1 s | 500 km | $80,450 |
Audi Q4 e-tron 50 S line USED 2023-2024 | 6.2 s | 479 km | - |
Mercedes-Benz EQB 350 | 6.2 s | 360 km | $104,715 |
Polestar 2 Long Range | 6.2 s | 655 km | $64,990 |
Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback 50 S line USED 2023-2024 | 6.2 s | 493 km | - |
Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 | 6.3 s | 590 km | $145,000 |
Mercedes-Benz EQE 350 SUV | 6.3 s | 539 km | $149,900 |
Kia EV5 GT-Line | 6.3 s | 470 km | $85,450 |
Mini Aceman JCW | 6.4 s | 355 km | $75,990 |
MG 4 Long Range | 6.5 s | 530 km | $59,990 |
Volkswagen ID. Buzz GTX | 6.5 s | 396 km | $149,990 |
Skoda Elroq FUTURE | 6.6 s | 540 km | - |
Mini Cooper SE | 6.7 s | 402 km | $66,990 |
Audi Q6 e-tron Advanced | 6.7 s | 638 km | $134,990 |
Audi Q4 e-tron 45 | 6.7 s | 550 km | $103,990 |
Hyundai IONIQ 9 AWD FUTURE | 6.7 s | 570 km | - |
Skoda Enyaq 85 FUTURE | 6.7 s | 586 km | - |
BYD Sealion 7 Premium | 6.7 s | 482 km | $67,990 |
Smart #1 Pro+ | 6.7 s | 420 km | $64,990 |
Smart #1 Premium | 6.7 s | 440 km | $69,990 |
BMW iX3 | 6.8 s | 460 km | $118,900 |
Audi e-tron 50 quattro USED 2021-2022 | 6.8 s | 341 km | - |
Nissan Leaf e+ 59 kWh USED 2019-2024 | 6.9 s | 385 km | - |
Toyota bZ4X Motion | 6.9 s | 411 km | $65,990 |
Subaru Solterra Touring | 6.9 s | 414 km | $84,990 |
Tesla Model Y USED 2022-2024 | 6.9 s | 455 km | - |
Subaru Solterra | 6.9 s | 465 km | $79,990 |
Geely EX5 Complete | 6.9 s | 430 km | $51,990 |
Hyundai IONIQ 6 77 RWD USED 2023-2024 | 7 s | 614 km | - |
Hyundai IONIQ 6 77 Limited USED 2023-2024 | 7 s | 519 km | - |
BYD Dolphin Premium | 7 s | 427 km | $48,990 |
Cupra Born V+ | 7 s | 548 km | $64,900 |
Abarth 500e | 7 s | 253 km | $74,990 |
Polestar 4 Single | 7.1 s | 610 km | $124,990 |
Mini Aceman SE | 7.1 s | 406 km | $69,990 |
Geely EX5 Inspire | 7.1 s | 410 km | $55,990 |
BMW i3 60Ah USED 2014-2016 | 7.2 s | 145 km | - |
MG 4 Essence 64 | 7.2 s | 435 km | $48,990 |
MG 4 Excite 64 | 7.2 s | 450 km | $46,990 |
Mini Electric USED 2020-2023 | 7.3 s | 203 km | - |
BMW i3 120Ah USED 2020-2022 | 7.3 s | 308 km | - |
Kia EV6 Air Long Range USED 2022-2024 | 7.3 s | 528 km | - |
BMW i3 94Ah USED 2017-2019 | 7.3 s | 245 km | - |
Volvo C40 Recharge USED 2023 | 7.3 s | 440 km | - |
BYD Atto 3 Standard Range USED 2022-2023 | 7.3 s | 345 km | - |
BYD Atto 3 Extended USED 2022-2024 | 7.3 s | 420 km | - |
Volvo XC40 Recharge | 7.3 s | 430 km | $89,900 |
Mercedes-Benz EQE 300 | 7.3 s | 626 km | $110,000 |
Mini Cooper E | 7.3 s | 305 km | $49,990 |
Mercedes-Benz EQE 300 SUV | 7.3 s | 539 km | $139,900 |
Kia EV6 LR (2025) FUTURE | 7.3 s | 582 km | - |
Kia EV6 GT-Line (2025) FUTURE | 7.3 s | 578 km | - |
BYD Atto 3 Premium | 7.3 s | 420 km | $55,990 |
Hyundai IONIQ 5 72 2WD USED 2021 | 7.4 s | 481 km | - |
Polestar 2 USED 2021-2023 | 7.4 s | 478 km | - |
Polestar 2 Long Range USED 2021-2023 | 7.4 s | 551 km | - |
Kia EV4 Sedan SR FUTURE | 7.4 s | 430 km | - |
Nissan Ariya Engage | 7.5 s | 398 km | $59,990 |
Lexus UX 300e USED 2021-2023 | 7.5 s | 315 km | - |
Toyota bZ4X Pure | 7.5 s | 436 km | $57,990 |
Lexus UX 300e | 7.5 s | 450 km | $79,990 |
BYD Seal Dynamic | 7.5 s | 460 km | $58,990 |
Nissan Ariya Advance | 7.5 s | 398 km | $69,990 |
Kia EV3 Light SR | 7.5 s | 436 km | $55,520 |
Leapmotor C10 | 7.5 s | 420 km | $54,990 |
Hyundai Kona 64 kWh USED 2018-2024 | 7.6 s | 484 km | - |
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro NWB | 7.6 s | 382 km | $129,990 |
Omoda E5 | 7.6 s | 430 km | $40,990 |
Honda e:Ny1 FUTURE | 7.6 s | 412 km | - |
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo | 7.6 s | 382 km | $114,990 |
MG 5 EV USED 2021 | 7.7 s | 344 km | - |
MG 4 Excite 51 | 7.7 s | 350 km | $39,990 |
Kia EV3 Light LR | 7.7 s | 605 km | $62,220 |
Kia EV4 Sedan LR FUTURE | 7.7 s | 630 km | - |
Kia Niro USED 2019-2022 | 7.8 s | 455 km | - |
Kia Niro USED 2022-2024 | 7.8 s | 460 km | - |
Polestar 3 Single | 7.8 s | 706 km | $169,990 |
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh USED 2018-2024 | 7.9 s | 270 km | - |
Mini Aceman E | 7.9 s | 310 km | $51,990 |
Kia EV3 Earth | 7.9 s | 563 km | $69,220 |
Kia EV3 GT-Line | 7.9 s | 563 km | $75,220 |
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro LWB | 7.9 s | 403 km | $139,990 |
BYD Atto 3 Essential | 7.9 s | 345 km | $49,990 |
Peugeot e-208 USED 2021-2022 | 8.1 s | 362 km | - |
Opel Corsa-e SRi USED 2022-2023 | 8.1 s | 383 km | - |
KGM Torres EVX | 8.1 s | 462 km | $67,990 |
MG ZS EV USED 2020-2021 | 8.2 s | 263 km | - |
MG ZS EV | 8.2 s | 320 km | $40,990 |
Kia EV9 Light | 8.2 s | 443 km | $105,990 |
Honda E Advance USED 2020 | 8.3 s | 222 km | - |
GWM Ora | 8.3 s | 310 km | $34,990 |
GWM Ora GT USED 2023-2024 | 8.3 s | 400 km | - |
GWM Ora Extended | 8.3 s | 420 km | $39,990 |
Peugeot e-208 USED 2023-2024 | 8.3 s | 383 km | - |
Volkswagen ID.5 Pro USED 2023-2024 | 8.4 s | 530 km | - |
Peugeot e-2008 USED 2021-2023 | 8.5 s | 372 km | - |
Audi Q4 e-tron Advanced 40 USED 2023-2024 | 8.5 s | 512 km | - |
Kia EV6 Air Standard Range USED 2022-2024 | 8.5 s | 394 km | - |
Volkswagen ID.4 Pro USED 2023-2024 | 8.5 s | 519 km | - |
MG ZS EV Long Range | 8.5 s | 440 km | $55,990 |
SsangYong Korando e-Motion USED 2023-2023 | 8.5 s | 339 km | - |
Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback 40 USED 2023-2024 | 8.5 s | 523 km | - |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 USED 2021-2024 | 8.6 s | 426 km | - |
Skoda Enyaq Sportline USED 2023-2024 | 8.6 s | 534 km | - |
Mini Countryman E | 8.6 s | 462 km | $74,900 |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 | 8.6 s | 440 km | $86,900 |
BMW iX2 eDrive20 | 8.6 s | 430 km | $92,900 |
Skoda Enyaq Sportline Max USED 2023-2024 | 8.6 s | 526 km | - |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ | 8.6 s | 496 km | $92,500 |
Skoda Enyaq Coupe Sportline Max USED 2023-2024 | 8.7 s | 531 km | - |
Hyundai IONIQ 6 USED 2023-2024 | 8.8 s | 429 km | - |
Mercedes-Benz EQB 250 USED 2022-2024 | 8.9 s | 371 km | - |
Kia EV5 Light plus | 8.9 s | 555 km | $70,450 |
Kia EV5 Light | 8.9 s | 555 km | $67,990 |
Kia EV5 Earth | 8.9 s | 540 km | $75,450 |
Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ | 8.9 s | 463 km | $100,900 |
Fiat 500e | 9 s | 320 km | $59,990 |
Opel Mokka-e SRi USED 2022-2023 | 9 s | 363 km | - |
Citroen e-C4 USED 2023-2024 | 9 s | 363 km | - |
Jeep Avenger | 9 s | 402 km | $69,990 |
Hyundai IONIQ 9 RWD FUTURE | 9.4 s | 620 km | - |
Volkswagen ID.3 USED 2021 | 9.6 s | 420 km | - |
Volkswagen e-Golf USED 2017-2021 | 9.6 s | 232 km | - |
Hyundai Kona 39 kWh USED 2018-2024 | 9.7 s | 305 km | - |
Mazda MX-30 USED 2021-2023 | 9.7 s | 200 km | - |
Hyundai IONIQ 38 kWh USED 2019-2024 | 9.7 s | 311 km | - |
Hyundai IONIQ 28 kWh USED 2017-2019 | 9.9 s | 200 km | - |
Kia Soul EV USED 2016-2019 | 11.2 s | 80 km | - |
Renault Zoe USED 2016-2022 | 11.4 s | 300 km | - |
Peugeot e-Partner | 11.7 s | 245 km | $74,990 |
Nissan Leaf 24 kWh USED 2011-2016 | 11.9 s | 115 km | - |
Nissan Leaf 30 kWh USED 2016-2017 | 11.9 s | 160 km | - |
LDV eDeliver 3 | 12 s | 243 km | $59,990 |
Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 | 12.1 s | 343 km | $173,000 |
BYD Dolphin Essential | 12.3 s | 340 km | $39,990 |
Smart Fortwo Electric Drive USED 2014-2016 | 13 s | 100 km | - |
Nissan e-NV200 USED 2018 | 14 s | 200 km | - |
Peugeot e-Expert | 14.3 s | 350 km | $92,990 |
LDV eDeliver 9 | 18.4 s | 236 km | $69,990 |
Renault Kangoo ZE USED 2017-2022 | 22.4 s | 160 km | - |
