Top 10: Fast Electric Cars For 2025
17th Oct 2025
Electric cars continue to be an interesting talking point in the automotive world. Drive a 'fast' electric car and the instant torque and near silent operation can be an uncanny way to enjoy this newer automotive experience.
And today, many of the world's most popular manufacturers have electric cars that can leave many 'performance' cars in their wake when it comes to acceleration. Sure, some electric cars have a lower top speed, but in the UK, where 70mph is the fastest legal speed you can go, getting there as quick as possible is sure to raise a smile from time to time.
Below is a top ten list of our favourite fast electric cars. For sake of argument fast in this case is about acceleration, but as you will see, some of the top speeds are pretty impressive too.
- Porsche Taycan
- Lotus Eletre
- BMW i5
- Audi e-tron GT
- smart #1
- Hyundai IONIQ 5 N
- Tesla Model Y
- BMW i4
- MINI John Cooper Works Electric
- Lotus Emeya
Porsche Taycan
When it comes to electric cars many feel that they will never feel as good as an internal combustion engine car. However, if they got behind the wheel of a Porsche Taycan, they may change their mind. It feels typically Porsche, with plenty of feel, and of course incredible performance.
There are plenty of versions, too, ranging from fast, to absolutely rapid. A standard Taycan offers 429bhp, rear-wheel drive and takes just 4.8 seconds to go from 0 to 62mph, topping out at 143mph. A Taycan Turbo S drops this taking just 2.4 seconds, with a top speed of 162mph, thanks to all-wheel drive and an unbelievable 939bhp on offer. Want your Taycan even quicker? The Taycan Turbo with Weissach Package and all-wheel drive has an insane 1020bhp, meaning 0 to 62mph takes just 2.2 seconds, whilst the top speed is 190mph.
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The Lotus name is famous for lightweight performance and two-seater sports cars. However, like many manufacturers, Lotus has gone against tradition and implemented an SUV into its model portfolio. It is called the Eletre.
Described as a hyper SUV, the Eletre comes in two versions, the 600 and the 900. The 600 is fast, taking just 4.5 seconds to go from 0 to 62mph, and onto a top speed of 160mph. The 900 is much more fitting of the 'hyper SUV' description, with 0 to 62mph dropping to just 2.95 seconds, with a top speed of 165mph.
In a world where founder Colin Chapman coined the phrase 'Simply, then add lightness' the Eletre goes against the grain, but there is no denying Lotus have had to adapt to meet the ever-changing world of cars.
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BMW i5
Another fast electric saloon, the BMW i5 is for those who want a 5 Series but with an electric powertrain. The i5 can be had as a Touring (estate) if you are also after that little bit more practicality.
In typical BMW fashion you can tailor make your i5 to be as fast as you desire, with standard models taking 6 seconds to complete the 0 to 62mph sprint, however opt for the i5 M60 xDrive and that drops to 3.8 seconds thanks to 593bhp and all-wheel drive.
The BMW i5 may well be electric, but it will still offer an utterly crisp driving experience which has been the character or many internal combustion engine BMWs.
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Like BMW, Audihas many electric alternatives to their internal combustion models. There is no surprise SUVs feature a lot, but their Audi RS e-tron GT is arguably the best looking of the lot, but this is not an SUV. It is a sleek four-door coupé with again multiple versions. If the RS version is too fast for you, with 845bhp, Quattro all-wheel drive, 0 to 62mph in 2.8 seconds and a top speed of 155mph, there is also a standard e-tron GT, which offers 576bhp, Quattro all-wheel drive, 0 to 62mph in 4 seconds, and a top speed of 152mph.
In typical Audi fashion an S variant sits above the standard car, but below the RS, offering 671bhp, Quattro all-wheel drive and 0 to 62mph in 3.4 seconds, with a top speed of 152mph.
However, if all these versions are merely still not enough, the Audi RS e-tron GT Performance tops the range with a colossal 912bhp, Quattro all-wheel drive, 0 to 62mph in 2.5 seconds and a 155mph top speed.
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A smartcar is one of the fastest electric cars? Yes. The smart #1 is available in a rapid 'Brabus' edition, which offers 428bhp and a 0 to 62mph time of just 3.9 seconds. Even in standard 'Pure' guise, it offers 268bhp, good for 0 to 62mph in 6.7 seconds. There is also a 'Pro' version which sits in the middle with 0 to 62mph happening in 5.8 seconds.
If you therefore like a more compact car, the cool little Brabus version of the smart #1 could be ideal in your quest for an unassuming fast electric car, unless of course onlookers spot the Brabus badge, and happen to know about cars.
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The Hyundai brand may not be as premium as all the other brands in this list, but their N division is all about performance. And with a back catalogue of quick cars, the IONIQ 5 looks to concur new dimensions, as this is one seriously fast car.
IONIQ 5 N speaks for itself with a colossal 641bhp on offer, meaning it rubs shoulders with supercars. 0 to 62mph takes just 3.4 seconds, and it can go onto a top speed of 161mph. The 5 N is also hailed as one for the drivers, those who have been perhaps waiting for an electric car that rivals the fun factor of internal combustion cars.
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You cannot talk about electric cars without mentioning Tesla, and the Model Y is the best selling model in the range. In fact, the Tesla Model Y was the world's best selling car in 2023 and 2024. This is seriously impressive considering Tesla has a much sorter history than the likes of Ford and Toyota, who have previously enjoyed best-selling success.
It is easy to see why, with multiple versions available, catering for all tastes and budgets. Best of all, neither version is slow with 0 to 60mph times (Tesla quote 0 to 60mph, not 0 to 62mph) ranging from as low as 3.3 seconds (Model Y Performance) to 5.6 seconds (rear-wheel drive version).
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Another BMW in our list, the i4 is essentially an electric version of the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé. With the BMW 3 Series being a bona fide legend that has led the way for BMW for generations, the i4 merely builds upon the foundations set, giving consumers a fine electric alternative.
It is a BMW too, meaning there are plenty of attractive versions with the M Sport trim being a popular choice, along with excellent performance too. Base models are quick taking 5.7 seconds to go from 0 to 62mph, whilst the range-topping i4 M50 takes just 3.6 seconds to go from 0 to 62mph.
Range topping M50 models can also go onto a top speed of 140mph.
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MINI have the textbook go-kart like feel, and so if you want your fast electric car to feel like a go-kart, look no further.
Sure, the MINI John Cooper Works Electric is not the fastest car in our list, taking 5.9 seconds to go from 0 to 62mph, with a top speed of 124mph, but it is more about the overall feel, the compact proportions and the uncanny handling.
The MINI feels nimble and fun, meaning city driving feels exciting, and get the car on a country road and you will be able to feel the racing heritage DNA for sure. Get your MINI with an internal combustion engine or electric motor and you are sure to have a grin, most of the time.
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Another Lotus makes our list, and this one, like the aforementioned SUV Eletre sibling is again much different to the Lotus models gone before it. Instead of a sports car, the Emeya is a hyper GT car, or to be more specific, a five-door liftback. Think of it as a coupé-like saloon, similar to that of the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT.
Like its electric sibling SUV mentioned previously, the Emeya is not short of performance. There is a 600 and 900 version, again matching its SUV sibling. The 600 offers 603bhp, ensuring a 0 to 62mph time of 4.15 seconds, with a top speed of 155mph. The 900 raises the power on offer to 905bhp, dropping the 0 to 62mph to a seriously rapid 2.78 seconds, with a top speed of 159mph.
Lotus cars may no longer be the lightest in some models, but they are still hugely impressive with their performance and pace.
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