10 Mainstream EVs That Can Eat Up The Ford Mustang GT

Summary

• EVs offer superior performance compared to gas-powered cars, as demonstrated by 10 mainstream EVs that are faster to 60 mph than the 2024 Ford Mustang GT.
• The Polestar 2, Ford F-150 Lightning, and Genesis GV60 are among the EVs that outpace the Mustang GT, highlighting the rapid acceleration capabilities of electric vehicles.
• The Tesla Model 3 Performance reigns as the fastest mainstream EV, reaching 60 mph in just 3.1 seconds, solidifying its position as a top contender in the electric sports sedan category.

Say what you will about electric vehicles, but they are steadily taking over the global automotive landscape. EVs offer many advantages over gas-powered cars, such as lower maintenance and ownership costs. But there is one key area where these battery-powered vehicles are leaving ICE vehicles in their dust, and that is in the realm of performance.

The instantaneous availability of torque in an EV makes it seriously quick in a straight line. That’s part of the reason why many mainstream electric vehicles are as fast as traditional gas-powered sports cars. To prove this point, we have compiled a list of 10 mainstream EVs that are faster in the dash to 60 mph than the 2024 Ford Mustang GT.

Why pick the Mustang GT? The S650 Mustang GT is one of the quickest high-performance coupes you can buy under $60,000. Thanks to its updated Coyote V-8, the new Mustang GT can sprint from zero to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds, a respectable time for benchmarking EVs on sale in the United States.

In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from Polestar, Ford, Genesis, Chevrolet, BMW, Tesla, Kia, Volvo and other authoritative sources, including Car and Driver, and Motortrend. The models below have been ranked based on their Zero to 60 mph times.

10 Polestar 2 Long Range Performance

Zero to 60 mph: 4.2 Seconds

The first EV on our list that can smoke the 2024 Mustang GT in the sprint to 60 mph is the Polestar 2. At $63,000, its dual-motor variant, equipped with the optional performance pack, produces 455 horsepower. Polestar claims the dual-motor 2 with the Performance Pack can dash from zero to 60 mph in 4.1 seconds.

2024 Polestar 2 Long Range Performance Pack Specs

(Data sourced from Polestar)

Besides a seriously quick package, the Polestar 2 offers crisp exterior styling. On the inside, this EV comes with a neat cabin layout. Plenty of tech is on offer, such as a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and an 11.2-inch central touchscreen that offers all sorts of connectivity options. Polestar 2 scores high in terms of practicality with its hatchback-style boot lid.

9 Ford F-150 Lightning

Zero to 60 mph: 4.1 Seconds

The next challenger for the Mustang GT comes from Ford’s stable – the F-150 Lightning. The electric truck’s entry-level Pro trim, which retails for $49,995, comes with dual electric motors and a standard range battery pack. Ford rates this package for 452 horsepower, claiming a zero to 60 mph dash in 4.1 seconds.

2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro Specs

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Going for the higher trims of the Lightning, you can choose the extended-range battery pack that dials up the power output to 580 horsepower. This shaves off 0.1 seconds from the truck’s sprint to 60 mph, evening it out at a respectable 4.0 seconds. The swankiest Lightning you can buy is the Platinum, which retails for an MSRP of $91,995.

8 Genesis GV60 Performance AWD

Zero to 60 mph: 4.0 Seconds

Genesis’ entry-level electric crossover GV60 also packs plenty of performance. It has a standard rear-wheel drive setup with a single electric motor that produces 225 horsepower. But going for the $69,550 performance AWD trim gets you a dual-motor setup. Here, the power output goes up to 429 horsepower.

2024 Genesis GV60 Performance AWD Specs

(Data sourced from Genesis)

The Performance AWD trim of the GV60 comes with a ‘Boost Mode.’ It temporarily dials up the power output of the dual electric motors, allowing the electric crossover to sprint to 60 mph in 4.0 seconds. Genesis offers complimentary 30-minute charging sessions for three years at Electrify American charging stations with every GV60 to sweeten the deal further.

7 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS

Zero to 60 mph: Under 4 Seconds

The newest electric vehicle on the block is the Chevrolet Blazer EV, entering a sea of mid-size battery-powered SUVs already on sale in the United States. GM’s Ultium platform allows the Blazer EV to have multiple powertrain configurations – front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, and all-wheel drive.

2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV SS Specs

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The Blazer EV’s range starts with the $56,715 LT available with front-wheel drive. But for those seeking better performance, we’d suggest you go for the Blazer SS, which comes with a dual-motor all-wheel drive setup that produces 557 horsepower. Chevrolet claims that with its ‘Wide Open Watts’ mode engaged, the Blazer SS can reach 60 mph in under 4 seconds.

6 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT

Zero to 60 mph: 3.8 Seconds

The F-150 Lightning isn’t the only Ford EV that leaves the Mustang GT in dust. The Mustang’s EV namesake, the Mach-E, also packs plenty of ‘muscle’ to smoke the gas-powered muscle car in the dash to 60 mph. Its range-topping $59,995 GT trim comes with AWD as standard and produces 480 horsepower.

2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Specs

(Data sourced from Ford)

The Mach-E GT can sprint from zero to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. The GT Performance Edition, which adds a bunch of upgrades to the standard GT, reduces the time to 3.5 seconds. The battery-powered Mach E misses out on the V8 theatrics of the gas-powered Mustang GT Coupe. But it makes up for it by offering a much quicker acceleration off the line.

5 BMW i4 M50

Zero to 60 mph: 3.7 Seconds

For an MSRP of $69,700, you can get the BMW i4 M50. The range-topping trim of BMW’s mid-size electric sedan comes with dual motors and all-wheel drive. The total system output of the i4 M50 is 536 horsepower. BMW claims that this hot version of the i4 can sprint from zero to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds.

2024 BMW i4 M40 Specs

(Data sourced from BMW)

Think of the i4 M50 as an electric M3, just without the soundtrack of an internal combustion engine. On the inside, it’s a typical BMW. It is loaded with high-quality materials and a sleek dashboard layout. The i4 M50 gets BMW’s latest iDrive 8.5, which operates on a 14.9-inch infotainment screen. The central screen and the 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster are integrated into a single, curved display on the dashboard.

4 Tesla Model Y Performance

Zero to 60 mph: 3.5 Seconds

The next EV on our list is the Tesla Model Y Performance. This range-topping trim of Tesla’s compact electric SUV has a dual motor setup. According to Car and Driver, the Model Y Performance produces 470 horsepower. Tesla claims that this high-riding EV can sprint from zero to 60 mph in 3.5 seconds, clocking a top speed of 155 mph.

2024 Tesla Model Y Performance Specs

(Data sourced from Tesla and Car and Driver)

The Model Y Performance retails for $52,490. But it is eligible for the $ 7,500 Federal Tax Credit, significantly lowering its prices. With all the benefits put together, Tesla marks the Model Y Performance’s price at $41,390 on its website. This is cheaper than the base Mustang GT, which retails for $42,710.

3 Kia EV6 GT

Zero to 60 mph: 3.4 Seconds

The Kia EV6 GT is quicker than the Tesla Model Y Performance. Its dual-motor all-wheel drive setup produces 576 horsepower, pushing it from zero to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. But all this performance comes at a cost. The EV6 GT has an estimated driving range of 218 miles, significantly lower than what Model Y Performance offers.

2024 Kia EV6 GT Specs

(Data sourced from Kia)

Despite a low range, Kia has ensured that the EV6 GT offers crisp driving dynamics. Besides dialing up the power output of the dual-motor setup, Kia has also given the EV6 GT a firmer chassis, adaptive suspension, better breaks, and an electronic limited split differential over the standard EV6 models. To top things off, it even comes with a drift mode.

2 Volvo EX30 Twin-Motor

Zero to 60 mph: 3.4 Seconds

The next vehicle on our list of mainstream EVs that are quicker than the Ford Mustang GT is the Volvo EX30. This is Volvo’s smallest SUV by far and also its quickest. When it goes on sale in the summer of 2024, it will be available in two powertrain configurations: single-motor rear-wheel drive and dual-motor all-wheel drive.

2024 Volvo EX30 Twin-Motor Specs

(Data sourced from Volvo)

While the single-motor setup produces 268 horsepower and can sprint to 60 mph in 5.1 seconds, the dual-motor version packs 422 horsepower. Volvo claims that the range-topping Twin-Motor Performance can reach 60 mph from a standstill in 3.4 seconds while offering a driving range of 265 miles.

1 Tesla Model 3 Performance

Zero to 60 mph: 3.1 Seconds

The Tesla Model 3 Performance is the OG electric sports sedan of modern times. Its dual-motor setup pushes it from zero to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds. Tesla has just updated the Model 3 with a mid-cycle refresh, adding cosmetic changes and several mechanical updates to make it drive and ride better.

2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance Specs

(Data sourced from Tesla and Car and Driver)

The updated Model 3 has just gone on sale in the United States. However, Tesla’s website does not show the updated Model 3 Highland Performance. Only the base rear-wheel drive and the mid-spec Model 3 Long Range are available to order.