15 Electric Cars You Can Drive In Forza Horizon 5

Performance EVs are not only making their presence felt in the real world, but they’re taking over the gaming world as well, and it only makes sense for Forza Horizon 5 to jump on the bandwagon and introduce a line of amazing all-electric sports cars. It gives a lot of automobile enthusiasts an opportunity to take their dream vehicle out for a virtual spin.

Forza Horizon 5 is a racing video game that is set within an open-world environment, and it was released on November 5, 2021, by Xbox Game Studios. The game was developed by Playground Games, and it quickly became one of the best-selling Xbox games in 2022. The open-world game is set in the fictionalized representation of Mexico and is constantly evolving.

Players get to drive blistering fast cars across the rugged yet beautiful terrain of Mexico, including an active caldera volcano, jungles, and ancient Mayan temples. By completing missions and mini-quests, you can virtually own modern supercars like the Nissan GT-R Nismo, Lamborghini Murciélago, and Chevrolet C8 Corvette Stingray, among others. But of all the powerful cars featured, here are some of the best electric cars you can drive in Forza Horizon 5.

UPDATE: 2024/03/29 13:00 EST BY VEDANT OJHA

The article has been updated to reflect five more entries to the existing 10, and provide the latest information on all the models present in the list.

In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites, and other sources like Forza website, and YouTube gameplay embeds.

1 Porsche Taycan Turbo S

Porsche’s first electric car after the Porsche P1, the Taycan Turbo S, is among the best electric cars, not just in Forza Horizon 5 but in real life. The 2020 Taycan Turbo S has some serious power. To begin with, this all-electric sports car comes with a mind-boggling acceleration time with the Launch Mode on, as it can go from 0-60 mph in just 2.3 seconds.

The 2024 Taycan Turbo S comes with two Permanent Magnet Synchronous motors capable of producing up to 938 horsepower. Additionally, the 2024 Taycan Turbo S uses a fairly large 97-kWh battery pack which allows the sports car to go up to around 388 miles on a full charge.

2024 Porsche Taycan Turbo S Performance Specs

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As far as looks go, the Taycan Turbo S dons a sporty look and comes with design elements that help reduce turbulence and offer improved aerodynamics. This electric sports car is available for purchase in Forza Horizon 5 as a 2020 version, and you can purchase it through the “Welcome Pack” bundle.

2 Lotus Evija

It is no surprise to find the limited-production all-electric British hypercar, Lotus Evija, in Forza Horizon 5. Without a doubt, one of the most exquisite cars ever made, the Lotus Evija, was first unveiled in July 2019.

One of the fastest street-legal cars in recent times, the four electric motors of the Evija can generate just shy of 2,000 horsepower, propelling it to 60 mph from a standstill in under three seconds. To power the four electric motors, the Evija comes with a 93-kWh battery pack and can go up to 250 miles on a single charge.

2024 Lotus Evija Performance Specs

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Additionally, this hypercar needs only 12 minutes to charge up to 80 percent and 18 minutes for 100 percent. With an aerodynamic design, it is also one of the lightest EVs ever made as it weighs just 3,700 pounds. Of course, a car such as the Evija won’t be cheap, and it costs roughly $2.3 million to own one. But in the game, you can buy it from the Auction House.

3 Rimac Nevera

The fastest electric car on earth was launched in August 2021, the Rimac Nevera. With a record-threatening top speed of 258 mph, it can go from 0-60 in just 1.85 seconds. The four electric motors make around 1,914 horsepower, and a logic-defying 1,741 pound-feet of torque.

Equipped with a large 117.0-kWh battery pack, this all-electric hypercar can go a respectable 287 miles (EPA-rated) on every charge and gets a combined MPGe rating of 53. The Nevera comes with a large centrally-mounted infotainment display system alongside a slew of other cool features and can cost you nearly $2,200,000 (destination included).

Rimac Nevera Specifications

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This limited-production hypercar also comes with luxurious interiors and can be customized as per your needs. In Forza Horizon 5, you can put this electric sports car in your garage if you manage to earn a minimum of 20 Festival Points during the summer-wet season.

4 Audi RS E-Tron GT

The Audi E-Tron GT was first introduced at the IAA Motor Show in 2021 and went on sale in May of the same year. Equipped with an 83.0-kWh battery pack, this all-electric sports car can go around 249 miles on every charge. The RS E-Tron GT comes fitted with two electric motors, and they’re capable of generating 637 horses. Furthermore, this electric sports car needs only 2.9 seconds to go from 0-60 mph.

The Project_513/2 Trim for the Audi RS E-Tron GT is a U.S.-exclusive edition, which features elements that are seen in the 2018 prototype. Complementing the striking design and camo paint-job, the trim sports exclusive 21-inch wheels that perfectly accentuate its bold stance.

Audi RS E-Tron GT Specifications

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You can get the Audi RS E-Tron GT with leather interiors, ambient lighting, massage front seats, and a slew of other features. This German electric supercar will cost you $147,100 and if you want to obtain this car in the Forza Horizon 5, you can do so by earning 80 challenge points (Season 12).

5 Jaguar I-Pace

Jaguar has built some beautiful cars over the years, however, the automaker has struggled with a wide variety of issues lately. A strong contender in the luxury SUV segment, the I-Pace was introduced in 2018. This all-wheel-drive comes equipped with two electric motors which are capable of producing a combined 394 ponies alongside 512 pound-feet of torque and can go from 0-60 mph in under five seconds.

The 2018 I-Pace came fitted with a 90.0-kWh battery which can go up to 292 miles on a single charge. The Jaguar I-Pace comes with quite eloquent interiors as well as amazing features such as an infrared windshield, touchscreen infotainment display system, and more.

2024 Jaguar I-Pace Specifications

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The most recent 2024 model could cost you an estimated $72,500 depending on your location. However, if you want to obtain this all-electric Jaguar in the Horizon 5, you can buy it for 87,000 credits or get it by completing the “Unbeatable Street Racing” segment.

6 RAESR Tachyon Speed

First introduced to the public in 2017, the Tachyon Speed is an all-electric AWD prototype hypercar by RAESR. Powered by six electric motors, this all-electric hypercar can generate over a staggering 1,250 ponies and can go zoom to 60 mph in under three seconds.

With a mind-melting 3,650 pound-feet of torque, you’d think that belongs on a racetrack, but this prototype is designed to be street-legal. The RAESR Tachyon Speed’s ultra-futuristic design includes outrageously low dimensions, twin double hinged doors, and a jet-fighter-style canopy. A top speed of 240 mph, Tachyon can go nearly 150 miles per charge.

RAESR Tachyon Speed Specifications

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Its 2,650 ampere battery pack produces a peak power of 1.4 megawatts, which can practically power a tiny village. This limited-production hypercar is reported to cost somewhere around $750,000. While there’s still some time for the production to begin, you can lay your hands on it in Forza Horizon 5 by placing bids at the Auction House.

7 NIO EP9

NIO, a Chinese automaker, launched its all-electric hypercar, the EP9, in 2016. With an eye-watering price tag of $3 million and a lengthy list of performance specs and lap records, the EP9 is one of the most expensive EVs in the world. Fitted with four electric motors, two on each axle, this electric hypercar can produce nearly 1,341 ponies and needs only 2.6 seconds to reach 60 mph.

The EP9 is a pure powerhouse with one megawatt of maximum power, and a 777-volt powertrain. Each of the four motors can generate up to 335 horses per wheel. Moreover, the EP9 delivers 1,091 pound-feet of maximum torque at its motor and 4,671 pound-feet of maximum torque at its wheel.

NIO EP9 Specifications

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The EP9 has set records on almost every track on which it’s been driven, with a quarter-mile track time that averages 10.2 seconds, under a couple seconds short of the Rimac Nevera. To drive this car in Forza Horizon 5, you can place a bid in the Auction Listings, or it can be obtained via the playlist that was introduced in 2022.

8 Cupra UrbanRebel Concept 2022

The soon-to-be-released Cupra UrbanRebel Concept was first introduced to the public in 2021. This sleek-looking electric sports car with a parametric design will come with a 166-kW electric motor and presumably a 57-kWh battery pack. Additionally, the Cupra UrbanRebel Concept can go an estimated 273 miles on every charge.

With a total length of 4,080mm, a width of 1,795mm and a height of 1,444mm, the CUPRA UrbanRebel Concept delivers 250kW of continuous power and up to 320kW at its peak. It can go from a standstill to 62 MPH in just 3.2 seconds. Moreover, the UrbanRebel can go up to 273 miles on a single charge.

Cupra UrbanRebel Concept Specifications

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As far as the game goes, the Cupra UrbanRebel Concept was distributed as a gift during the “Horizon Holidays” series. However, with the last date for redeeming it for no cost being over (January 5, 2023), your only chance to own an UrbanRebel in Forza Horizon 5 is by buying it for two million credits from the Auto Show Listings.

9 Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400

The famous Ford Mustang’s electric version was first unveiled on 17th November 2019 and went on sale the following year as a 2021 model. Available in multiple trims, it offers impressive performance, versatile range, and generous cargo space.

The Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400 is a prototype based on the Mach-E’s GT trim, developed in 2020, in collaboration with RTR. This all-electric muscle car features seven motors, which is five more than the standard Ford Mustang Mach-E. With a 58.6-kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt alloy battery pack, the Mach-E 1400 powertrain can generate a ridiculous 1,400 horses.

Ford Mustang Mach-E Specifications

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This electric SUV prototype can complete a quarter mile within 10.4 seconds. And to obtain the Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400 in Forza Horizon 5, you need to finish every one of the six chapters and then complete the “What’s the Lateral Velocity Kenneth?” task.

10 Ford F-150 Lightning

Ford’s first all-electric pickup truck, the Ford F-150 Lightning, was first unveiled in 2021 and later went on sale as a 2022 model. This AWD electric pickup truck comes with two electric motors and can generate 452 ponies with the standard range battery (98.0-kWh). On the other hand, the extended-range battery (131.0-kWh) can generate up to 580 horses.

In addition to that, the smaller battery pack could travel nearly 230 miles on every charge, whereas the larger battery pack could go 320 on a single charge. The 2024 F-150 Lightning comes in two new trim levels: Platinum Black and Flash, the former being a limited-edition Platinum Black model which comes entirely blacked out from the factory.

Ford F-150 Lightning (Extended Range) Specifications

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Depending on the trim you choose to buy, this all-electric pickup truck can cost you anywhere between $41,769 (destination included) to $92,669 (destination included). In Forza Horizon 5, you must first complete the “Horizon Badlands Goliath” race, and then you can include the Ford F-150 Lightning in your garage.

11 Hyundai Ioniq 6

Following the success of the Ioniq 5, Hyundai launched the Ioniq 6, which turned out to be our pick as the best electric car of 2024 for quite a few reasons. The IONIQ 6 features a unique aerodynamic design with a drag coefficient of 0.22, allowing for excellent range and efficiency, outperforming competitors in its price range of $40,000 to $50,000.

Offered with a RWD or AWD configuration, the Ioniq 6 can put down as little as 225 horsepower or as much as 320, depending on the trim. With a 77.4-kWh battery pack, a 350-kW fast charger can charge it from 10-80% in just 18 minutes.

Hyundai IONIQ 6 (AWD) Specifications

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What truly sets the Ioniq 6 apart is its sleek and aerodynamic design, with a drag coefficient of 0.21, to help it achieve remarkable efficiency. In Forza Horizon 5, the Hyundai Ioniq arrived as a part of the Series 30 challenge. The Ioniq 6 can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing as well.​​​​​ ​

12 Lucid Air Sapphire

The Lucid Air Sapphire is one of the most celebrated electric cars released in the last few years. It features a triple-motor all-wheel drive system that generates 1,234 horsepower and 1,430 pound-feet of torque. This results in a neck-bending 1.89-second 0-60 MPH claimed time, but independent reviews confirm a slightly slower but impressive 2.2-second time.

The Sapphire’s trimotor configuration consists of a single drive unit on the front axle and two motors positioned at the rear. It extends its impressive abilities with a 205 MPH top speed, besting some of the most prolific ICE super sedans.

Lucid Air Sapphire Specifications

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Making this speed an even more impressive feat is the fact that the Air Sapphire can achieve this without sacrificing any comfort or safety levels. You can try out the Sapphire virtually in Forza Horizon 5, by spending 20 points in Winter of the American Automotive Series on Xbox Series S|X and PC.

13 Rivian R1T

With an EPA range of 270–410 miles, and a 0-60 mph time of just 3.5 seconds, the Rivian R1T is one of the best electric pickups out there. The Launch Edition R1T has a 128.9-kWh lithium-ion battery pack and four electric motors that produce 835 horsepower and 908 pound-feet of torque.

R1T pickup can charge as fast as 140 miles of range in 20 minutes, and what’s more is that Rivian is enhancing its charging network, building 3,500 stations across 600 sites. Its design is a perfect marriage of rugged and sleek, blending the esthetics of a traditional pickup truck with modern, futuristic elements.

Rivian R1T (Launch Edition) Specifications

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The Rivian R1T is the truck to beat when it comes to overlanding and camping vehicles, offering cutting-edge innovation with some unique features. In Forza Horizon 5, both the Rivian R1S and R1T are available to unlock by completing the “Mudslinger’s Scramble” EventLab challenge on the Festival Playlist.

14 Volkswagen ID.4

Launched in 2020, the ID.4 is one of the first cars built on Volkswagen’s all-electric MEB platform, which was designed to be modular and adaptable while remaining cost-effective. The U.S. market hasn’t been too fond of hatchbacks, which is why we don’t get the ID.3. But the ID.4 range of compact crossovers has been enjoying impressive success in the American market.

For the 2024 model year, the dual-motor all-wheel drive trim of ID.4 gets a small but impressive bump from 295 horsepower and 339 pound-feet (in the 2023 model) to 330 horsepower and 402 pound-feet. While the automaker hasn’t revealed official 0-60 mph acceleration figures, Edmunds puts it at 6.1 seconds, over a second faster than the 2023 model.

Volkswagen ID.4 (Dual-Motor AWD)Specifications

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The ID.4 is a great choice for those looking for a cost-effective alternative to the Tesla Model Y or simply a battery-electric compact SUV with German engineering and practicality behind it. It appears in Forza Horizon 5 as part of Series 31. A possible Festival Playlist or Forzathon Shop listing, the ID.4 can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing.

15 BMW iX xDrive50

Released in the US in November 2021, the iX features a spacious, chic cabin with seating for five. A dual-motor all-wheel drive powertrain makes 516 horsepower in the xDrive50 model and up to 610 in the performance-oriented M60. The latter is obviously costlier than the 2024 xDrive50, but you get a roughly similar driving range: 296 miles compared to the M60’s 311 miles.

The BMW iX supports this straight-line performance with an impressive suspension setup that consists of a front double-wishbone and rear multilink with active dampers and a lightweight ventilated braking system. Both BMW iX derivatives employ the brand’s 111.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack.

BMW iX xDrive50 Specifications

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Direct current 350-volt Level Three fast charging replenishes 10 to 80 percent of the battery in just 35 minutes. A possible Festival Playlist or Forzathon Shop listing, you can purchase or bid on a BMW iX xDrive50 through an Auction House listing. There are chances that it may also appear listed in the seasonal Forzathon Shop.