Fastest Electric SUVs In The World

Whether you’re inspired by insane speed, acceleration, or just the good old-fashioned ‘wow’ factor, the modern electric SUV beasts have it all! They have been designed with great care and attention to detail to provide lightning-quick acceleration to take the breath away of every weekend warrior or professional racer.

We have the ultimate EV powerhouses with lightning-strike speed and agility, zero to sixty in record times, and the formula for stellar handling; these cars are designed for performance fans who long for a fast and thrilling ride, from the Tesla Model X Plaid, an all-wheel drive electric SUV at the top of its class when it comes to speed and range, to the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, a luxury SUV that will certainly turn heads with its sleek styling and highly advanced technological features.

In the end, there’s something for everyone. These vehicles have something unique to offer performance enthusiasts — whether it’s an incredible 0-60 mph time, handling, suspension, or speed — and they all share in the convenience and efficiency that comes with electric power. Whether you intend on hitting the track or the pavement, or you’re just looking to upgrade your daily drive, these enthusiast-centric electric SUVs offer a potent combination of performance and style that you would seldom find anywhere else.

UPDATE: 2024/02/20 13:00 EST BY NOAH STAATS

This list has been updated to reflect current model 0-60 mph test results, plus other performance features. From Tesla to Jaguar to Kia, there are many electric SUVs quickly surpassing ICE models, as well as outperforming one another. This space has become cut-throat within the EV industry, with every brand wanting the perfect SUV.

To provide you with the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, we have sourced data from manufacturers including Tesla, Jaguar, Rivian, Kia, etc., as well as second-hand outlets like Edmunds, Motor Trend, and internal TopSpeed postings.

10 Volvo XC40 Recharge

0-60 mph – 4.7 seconds

This $54,745-electric SUV is producing a similar 0-60 mph time as that of Tony Stark’s 2012 Audi R8 4.2 Spyder! The Volvo XC40 Recharge can run from 0-60 mph in just 4.7 seconds. This Volvo combines performance with efficiency in a special package. The Volvo XC40 Recharge has two electric motors. The first of the motors is attached to the front wheels, while the second is attached to the rear wheels for all-wheel drive, and they both produce a combined power output of 402 horsepower.

Performance Specifications

Table data sourced from Volvo

This, combined with a special aerodynamic body and efficiency technology, helps this SUV produce its unique performance figures. The top-spec Twin Ultimate trim comes with 20-inch wheels for optimum performance. It also comes with 250 kW of DC fast charging capability, which can charge the battery from 10-80 percent in 37 minutes. It’s also worth noting that the 2024 and 2023 XC40 models carry nearly identical specs, minus a few changes to their powertrain and range.

9 Mercedes EQS SUV

0-60 mph – 4.5 seconds

The Mercedes EQS SUV comes in three trims, and the EQS 580 4MATIC SUV happens to be the top-of-the-line trim level. This is a large full-sized SUV that can carry five passengers with the option of seven, so when you see performance figures like electric motor power of 536 horses and a 0-60 mph time of 4.5 seconds with the entire family in the car on a cross-country road trip, you’re in awe.

Performance Specifications

Table data sourced from Mercedes

It has two electric motors, one on the front axle and one on the rear, to make it all-wheel drive. The dual motor system produces 633 pound-feet of instant torque, which contributes largely to the speed, acceleration, and handling the EQS 580 enjoys. In addition, it comes with a 108.4 kW battery pack that produces 285 miles of range on a single charge.

8 Jaguar I-Pace

0-60 mph – 4.5 seconds

The winner of the 2019 World Car of the Year, World Car Design of the Year, and World Green Car, the Jaguar I-Pace, is a highly underrated performer. Built like a futuristic-looking automobile with a perfectly sculpted aerodynamic body, the Jaguar I-Pace is part of those unique EVs that broke new grounds for the EV movement.

Performance Specifications

Table data sourced from Jaguar

The I-Pace 400 Sport is the performance version of the I-Pace, and it comes decked to the teeth with performance specs from two electric motors that combine to produce a 394 horsepower and 512 pound-feet of torque single-speed automatic transmission powertrain. Built to entertain, it can climb from 0-60 mph in as quick as 4.5 seconds and keep rising to a top speed of 124 mph. The positioning of the battery pack produces a low center of gravity that helps with handling and safety.

7 Genesis Electrified GV70

0-60 mph – 4.2 seconds

The Genesis Electrified GV70 is a highly luxury-centric electric SUV, but it doesn’t shy away from the stellar performance. In Boost Mode, it can go from 0-60mph in 4.2 seconds while technologies within it continue to analyze road conditions the entire time. The Electrified GV70 is more than just an electric luxury SUV. It provides a unique balance between the ride comfort and luxury expected of the Genesis brand and the performance figures we’ve come to expect as the standard driving experience of an electric vehicle.

Performance Specifications

Table data sourced from Genesis

The GV70 comes with a dual-motor system where each motor produces 214 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque for a combined power output of 428 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque. The regular driving mode still produces a stellar and mind-blowing 0-60 mph time of 4.8 seconds.

6 BMW iX M60

0-60 mph – 3.6 seconds

The BMW “M” brand has an exceptional 50 years of motorsport history which for that entire time has stood for high performance. The “i” brand is the company’s foray into the electric world, whereas the “X” is its SUV lineup. The iX is the first real electric SUV from BMW and the M60 is a high-performance behemoth.

Performance Specifications

Table data sourced from BMW

The M60 trim is the top-of-the-line trim powered by 610 horses that can pull it from 0-60 mph in just 3.6 seconds. It has two all-electric motors that also produce 749 pound-feet of torque, which come instantly to further energize those incredible 0-60 mph numbers.

For more incredible performance, there’s the option of activating launch control which increases available instant torque to 811 pound-feet. A 111.5 kWh battery pack powers the motors.

5 Kia EV6 GT

0-60 mph – 3.6 seconds

The Kia EV6 has the GT-Line and GT which produce outstanding performance. The GT is quicker than so many gasoline sports cars. It can go from 0-60 mph in as quick as 3.6 seconds. It is equipped with 576 horsepower, which is enough power to make the SUV as quick as a track car.

Performance Specifications

Table data sourced from Kia

It comes with the all-wheel drive system as standard and a 77.4 kWh battery pack that produces a range of up to 206 miles on a single charge which is a significant reduction compared to the 314 miles offered by the standard all-wheel drive version. To make up for the GT’s efficiency deficiency, it has a fast charging capability that supports 350 kW charging which can take the battery from 10-80 percent in 18 minutes.

4 Tesla Model Y

0-60 mph – 3.5 seconds

Tesla is known for producing the fastest family EVs, and the Model Y is one of them. With two electric motors connected to the front and rear wheels in an all-wheel drive system, the Tesla Model Y produces a 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds. Its highly responsive and independent electric motors combine to provide better traction and stability control than competitors as well as handling.

Performance Specifications

Table data sourced from Tesla

The five-seater family car boasts a superior acceleration prowess to that of the 2015 Aston Martin V12 Vantage S. It comes in 21-inch wheels which help improve efficiency and can climb to a top speed as high as 155 mph. The Model Y is one of the most popular electric vehicles on the road, and its fun and highly exciting ride experience contributes greatly to this.

3 Rivian R1S

0-60 mph – 3.0 seconds

Built primarily to conquer rough terrains and dominate rigorous roads, the Rivian R1S is the perfect electric SUV for enthusiasts with a passion for raw power and speed. The Rivian R1S comes with a Quad-Motor all-wheel drive system which has four electric motors connected in two dual-motor units, one connected to the front axle and the other connected to the rear, which combined, delivers instant power, independently adjusting torque at each of the wheels to produce not just insane power and speed, but precise wheel control and stability.

Performance Specifications

Table data sourced from Rivian

The Quad-Motor system of the behemoth, capable of both on and off-road, comes with a combined force of 835 horses pulling it, producing 908 pound-feet of instant torque in the process. This tremendous power output can propel the SUV from 0-60 mph in an incredible three seconds!

2 Tesla Model X Plaid

0-60 mph – 2.5 seconds

The Tesla Model X Plaid is undoubtedly one of the fastest SUVs in the world. Boasting hypercar speeds, it still packs a lot of interior space to carry up to seven passengers and their luggage. The Model X Plaid has a 0-60 mph time of 2.5 seconds and can go a quarter-mile in 9.9 seconds. The Plaid is quite literally beyond ludicrous. Previously, Tesla’s best performance mode used to be the ludicrous mode, where launch mode would be activated, and the vehicle would hit insane speeds in insane times.

Performance Specifications

Table data sourced from Tesla

With 1,020 horsepower as standard, the Plaid is ludicrous! It is one of the most powerful, quickest, and highest-performing SUVs ever built. Its 1,020 horsepower output is 350 horsepower, more than the standard Model X and 1.3 seconds faster.

1 Faraday Future FF91

0-60 mph – 2.39 seconds

The FF91 is the first foray into automobiles for the startup automobile manufacturer Faraday Future, but its performance capabilities seem far from so. Its 475 employees have produced an all-electric power horse capable of incredible feats. With three electric motors for a capable all-wheel drive system, the FF91 has a total power output of 1,050 horsepower, 30 more than the Model X Plaid. These 1,050 horses in a three-electric motor setup are capable of pulling the full-sized electric chariot from 0-60 mph in 2.39 seconds.

Performance Specifications

Table data sourced from Faraday Future

In addition to being extremely powerful, the Faraday Future FF91 is as intuitive and convenient as possible, looking to combine power and luxury in a perfect match. It also makes use of cutting-edge higher-density lithium-ion cells that produce as much as 381 miles per charge. All said, it must be noted that, unlike all the other models in this list, the FF 91 has still not made it to production, and we’re taking Faraday Future’s claims at face value.