Top 10 Fastest EVs Drag Race in China: Zeekr 001 FR Crushes Tesla Model S Plaid

Electric vehicles are known for being efficient, quiet, and high-tech—but for many, the thrill lies in raw performance and instant torque. In a recent showdown in China, a team gathered 10 of the fastest mass-market EVs to find out which truly dominates the 0-100 km/h sprint—and who can stop the quickest too.

Here are the contenders: Neo ET7, XPeng P7 (P7i), Arcfox Alpha S, Tesla Model 3 Performance, Porsche Taycan Turbo, Audi RS e-tron GT, Tesla Model S Plaid, Zeekr 001 FR, Lotus Eletre R+, and the latest Zeekr 007.

Each EV was charged to 80%, tires were set to manufacturer specs, and ambient temperature hovered around 0°C—leveling the playing field.

Acceleration Results:

While many came close to their factory claims, the Zeekr 001 FR stunned with its real-world edge over the Tesla Model S Plaid. Surprisingly, neither hit their official 0-100 km/h targets, but the Zeekr pulled ahead convincingly.

3rd place went to the Zeekr 007, narrowly trailing the Plaid.

Lotus Eletre R+ followed closely, showing strong performance.

Impressively, the Audi RS e-tron GT and Nio ET7 were the only cars to match their claimed acceleration, pushing the Porsche Taycan Turbo and Model 3 Performance further down the list than expected.

XPeng P7 landed at the bottom, well behind even the Arcfox.

Braking Test:

If the Zeekr 001 FR’s acceleration impressed, its braking performance was next-level, stopping 2.5 meters shorter than the next-best RS e-tron GT—a massive gap.

Close contenders: XPeng P7, Zeekr 007, and Lotus Eletre R+ performed decently.

Disappointments: Tesla Model 3 Performance, Porsche Taycan Turbo, and Arcfox Alpha S all took over 39 meters to stop.

Tesla Model S Plaid suffered a dangerous failure—its ceramic brakes locked up completely, sending it off course. No injuries, but its tires were destroyed.

Final Thoughts:

The Zeekr 001 FR isn't just fast—it’s a true all-around performance machine, dominating both acceleration and braking. Meanwhile, legacy performance names like Porsche and Tesla may need to rethink their consistency in real-world conditions.