Chinese EVs sweep top three spots on new world’s fastest acceleration leaderboard

Chinese automakers have recently dominated the global leaderboard for the fastest-accelerating production new energy vehicles (NEVs), marking a significant shift in electric vehicle (EV) performance leadership. The top three spots are held by Chinese models: the GAC Hyptec SSR 2024 Sprint Speed Edition leads with an astonishing 0–60 mph time of 1.9 seconds, followed by the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra at 1.98 seconds, and another Chinese vehicle completing the sweep. This achievement underscores China's rapid advancement from an EV market contender to a global performance frontrunner. The top ten list also features notable entries from Tesla, Porsche, Lamborghini, and BYD, illustrating intense competition in EV acceleration. Tesla’s Model S 2023 Tri-Motor AWD clocks 2.1 seconds, Porsche Taycan at 2.2 seconds, and Lamborghini Revuelto at 2.5 seconds. A remarkable aspect of this ranking is the wide price range of these vehicles, from the affordable BY