The Best Electric Supercars You Can Buy Off The Showroom Floor 

Over the course of the last decade, electric powertrain vehicles have gone from environmentally-focused novelties to increasingly ubiquitous machines being offered across pretty much every automotive and motorsport sector. From family wagons, vans, and sedans, to pickups, commercial big rigs, and sportscars. And it’s this latter category that’s hugely benefitted from the last decade’s rapid advancements in EV powertrain technology, ultimately giving way to a myriad of vehicles that aren’t just impressive by electric supercar standards, but by supercar standards in general.

With dozens of startups and established players tossing their respective hats into the proverbial EV supercar ring and vying for lap time and spec-sheet supremacy, recent years have witnessed a massive influx in electric supercar and hypercar offerings. And with new models popping up on a monthly basis and the number of available options constantly ballooning, we thought we’d take the time out to unpack these pinnacles of proton-powered performance, and round up the best electric supercars currently available on showroom floors. 

While there’s technically no hard-cut definition for what an electric supercar is, there are a handful of traits and characteristics that they possess that almost everyone can agree on. For starters, these have to be performance-focused machines with pretty much everything else taking a backseat to raw performance. Second, electric supercars can’t be mass-produced — an area that contributes to their exotic nature. Next, electric supercars also sport super sleek designs that readily announce their performance capabilities before they’ve even been turned on. Finally, electric supercars have to be priced at over the $100,000 mark. There are other areas that are common on EV supercars such as extensive use of carbon fiber, but the aforementioned areas generally cover it. Additionally, these models can’t simply be focused performance, they also need to afford incredible performance capabilities, with sub-3-second 0-60mph times, top speeds of over 150mph, and power outputs of at least 750hp.

While it wasn’t uncommon for automotive enthusiasts to discount some of the early electric supercars, often writing them off as gimmicks or novelties, it’s become incredibly difficult to debate the merits of today’s battery-powered cars. The enormous strides made in the segment have unlocked previously unachievable performance and torque figures in the gas-powered realm, and for the first time in history, electric powertrains are outperforming their fossil-fuel-powered counterparts.

A culmination of more than a century of research and development is increasingly being bested by technology that has largely emerged since the turn of the millennium, if not more recently. While battery weight largely remains a kink that needs ironing out, electric supercars boast a number of advantages over vehicles driven by traditional fuel-combusting power plants. The entirety of their torque is on tap instantly, without having to rev the motor up to an ideal RPM, the motors themselves are markedly smaller, more compact, and more mechanically simplistic, they aren’t affected by altitude like internal combustion engines, and they can squeeze out gobs of torque in amounts previously only dreamed of.

There are also secondary benefits to piloting a fully-electric performance car. For starters, there’s the environmental factor and the fact that they’re almost always significantly cheaper to fuel than gas-powered rides, especially when going to the track and using race fuel compared to vehicles of the proton-powered variety. Speaking of race tracks, there are numerous iconic circuits in the US like Laguna Seca that are being threatened by the surrounding community due to the noise levels produced by racing and track-days. Electric supercars are damn-near silent, eliminating this issue entirely. The electronic nature of an electric powertrain also allows for some interesting and unique options such as the different “Mario Kart-style” modes and boosts available in Formula E.

Your average car, truck, or SUV is designed primarily with utility in mind. Electric supercars on the other hand, are not. These machines are built solely with performance in mind, with almost all other areas ultimately taking a backseat to speed and handling. As such, it can be a little tricky knowing what exactly to look for when shopping for one of these models. Realizing this, we’ve pieced together the following condensed guide to the main area to take into account when purchasing an all-electric supercar.

Powertrain: As the heart and sole of any EV supercar — or really any motorized vehicle for that matter — its powertrain is of monumental importance and should always be closely considered when shopping. When reviewing this area, you’ll want to pay special attention to the type of electric motors being used, the total number of motors, and their location. What’s more, in addition to the powertrain’s power output, you’ll also want to look into how that power is transmitted to the ground. 

Battery: Though it’s technically part of the powertrain, EV’s battery pack’s are still definitely worth reviewing when shopping. You’ll want to examine the battery’s size, the range it offers, and its recharge times. Due to the immense power that these vehicles deliver, their range can vary pretty wildly. 

Chassis: One area that separates electric supercars from normal cars or EVs is the often-state-of-the-art frames that these models are constructed around. Lightweight yet incredibly strong, chassis setups like carbon fiber tubs and monocoques are fairly common in this space, and because they play such unimportant role in the vehicle’s overall weight and handling, you’ll no doubt want to review this area when shopping. 

Running Gear: Even though most are designed and homologated for use on public roadways, EV supercars are still objectively performance-focused vehicles. As such, they tend to come outfitted with race-derived suspensions and braking hardware — elements that also play a substantial role in how the car handles and performs. 

Aero & Bodywork: Electric supercars also stand out on account of their exotic-looking bodywork designs. On top of looking sleek and aggressive, these suites of bodywork help the car to more easily cut through the wind and remained pinned to the tarmac — effects that are achieved through the use of aero kits. It’s also fairly common to see body panels on these vehicles crafted from premium lightweight constructions such as carbon fiber. 

Cabin: The cabins of electric supercars can range from being ultra-plush and premium to spartan and looking more akin to the interior of a race car than a road-going vehicle. As a result, this is another area you’ll want to explore when shopping. 

Performance Capabilities: The main reason one purchases a regular or electric supercar is for its performance capabilities. As a result, this is obviously an extremely important area to consider when shopping. When reviewing this area you’ll want to keep an eye out for top speed and acceleration figures. 

Production Output & Rarity: True electric supercars are almost never mass-produced. In fact, it’s more common to see models with production runs limited to only dozen or two total examples, making them incredibly rare. As such, this is no doubt another area you’ll want to factor into your decision when shopping. 

Porsche Taycan Turbo S

Though the fact that its mass-produced admittedly calls its supercar status into question, Porsche’s Taycan Turbo S is nonetheless worthy of a spot on this list. Despite only being outfitted with two electric motors, this pair is still able to deliver some pretty impressive performance capabilities in the form of a 2.6-second 0-60mph time, and a respectable top speed of just over 160mph. In addition to sporting a four-door configuration, this Turbo S-spec EV supercar is made all the more unique by the fact that it actually lends itself to daily driving duties, and is just a wildly more practical overall package compared to every other entry on this list — with the exception of maybe the Lucid Air Sapphire. 

Maserati GranTurismo EV

More than three quarters of a century after debuting its first-ever road-going model in 1947, Maserati pulled the cover off of its inaugural all-electric offering with the Maserati GranTurismo. Benefitting from the use of various Formula E-derived technologies, systems, and components, the GranTurismo EV is kicked along by a trio of 189-kW Radial-Flux motors that collectively generate just over 760hp. The Italian-made EV supercar’s battery pack affords it a range of 250 miles per charge. Despite the battery’s size resulting in the vehicle’s roughly 5,000lb curb weight, its Formula E-derived powertrain still allows it to clock 0-60mph runs in as little as 2.7 seconds, and achieve a top speed exceeding 200mph — specs that place the Maserati GranTurismo EV squarely into bonafide supercar territory. 

Lucid Air Sapphire

Even with 819hp and a 3-second 0-60mph time, the Lucid Air Grand Touring doesn’t really qualify as a genuine supercar. The same, however, can’t be said for the markedly rarer, more powerful Lucid Air Sapphire. Sporting a trim level-exclusive Sapphire blue paint job, the Sapphire-spec Lucid Air comes armed with a trio of electric motors delivering over 1,200hp and 1,400ft-lbs of torque, which allow it to reach a 205-mph top speed and do 0-60mph in just 1.89 seconds — all while maintaining a 427-mile range and the abiity to gain an additional 200 miles of autonomy after just 15 minutes of fast-charging. Also boasting an advanced all-wheel drive system, this sleeper of a supercar features a series of performance parts and upgrades not found on other variants such as carbon-ceramic brakes, four driving modes, a model-exclusive aero package, sport seats, and a special track-tuned suspension setup. 

Drako Motors Dragon

As a crossover SUV, Drako Motor’s new Dragon model may seem like an odd entry on a list of the best electric supercars, though with a generous 2,000hp on tap, a top speed of over 200mph, and the ability to clock 0-60mph runs in under 2 seconds, this unorthodox EV undoubtedly offers supercar-levels of performance — though it doesn’t end there. Equipped with a quad-motor powertrain, the Dragon is crafted around a carbon fiber chassis that’s50% lighter than traditional SUV frames while offering twice the structural rigidity — a detail that makes it the world’s first production SUV with a full carbon fiber structure. Furthering the exotic nature of the Dragon are carbon ceramic brakes with massive ten-pot calipers, a state-of-the-art DriveOS system that uses a single multicore ECU to provide all vehicle functions, and a set of Gullwing doors that open to reveal a plush, spacious, and tech-laden cabin. 

Nio EP9

Massively benefitting from the company’s experience in the Formula E Championship, the NextEV Nio EP9 is another blisteringly fast, fully-electric hypercar. On top of a $1M price, 200mph+ speeds, and a 2.7-second 0-60mph time, upon its release, the EP9 proceeded to set a new track record at the world-famous Nürburgring Nordschleife ‘ring’. This is made possible thanks to a remarkably state-of-the-art powertrain that generates a one megawatt (1,341hp) and is equipped with four individual gearboxes. Good for a top speed of almost 195mph, the EV supercar’s remarkable performance capabilities are also no doubt owed to its cutting-edge carbon fiber chassis which weighs in at less than 365lbs.

DEUS Vayanne

Born out of a collaboration between DEUS Automobiles, Williams Advanced Engineering, and Italdesign, the DEUS Vayanne is a thoroughly state-of-the-art all-electric supercar with envelop-pushing performance capabilities. Drawing from a 21,700-cell, 85-kWh, 800-volt Li-Ion battery that offers a over 300 thrill-packed miles of range between charges, the Vayanne is equipped with a cutting-edge powertrain consisting of a single 550-kW (737.5–hp) front motor and an additional pair of rear 550-kW units that together make 2,243hp and 1,504ft-lbs of torque. This not only gives the electric supercar is a 250-mph top speed, but it also allows for 0-60mph runs in less than 2 seconds. Limited to just 99 units worldwide, the Vayanne the entire vehicle tips the scales at just 3,390lbs, too. 

Rimac Nevara

Another ultra-high-performance offering built around a custom-designed carbon-fiber monocoque, the Rimac C Two was marketed as being the fastest car in the world upon its initial release in 2018. Offering a 400-mile range thanks to a large 120kWh cell, the vehicle is also bestowed with high tech Level 4 AI capabilities and that unmistakably exotic, low-profile supercar design. Since that time, the model has been renamed to the Rimac Nevara. Designed, engineered and handcrafted in Croatia, the Nevera utilizes a quad in-wheel motor setup that puts down over 1,900hp and allows it to reach a top speed of nearly 260mph and pull off 0-60mph runs in a mere 1.74 seconds. Unsurprisngly, all this performance and tech doesn’t come cheap, as this two-seat hypercar carries a price of $2.1M — plus is limited to just 150 units worldwide. 

Pininfarina Battista

Penned by the legendary automotive design powerhouse, Pininfarina, the Battista saw the Italian outfit take its first crack at a supercar of the proton-powered variety. Touted by the famed coachbuilder as the “world’s first pure electric luxury hyper grand tourer, the Battista sports a beautifully-designed exterior that’s aggressive yet elegant, blending form and function in a quintessentially Italian manner. At the heart of the beautifully-designed machine was a liquid-cooled 120kWh Lithium-ion battery paired with four electric motors and a torque vectoring system that allowed for sub-two-second 0-60mph times, and top speeds of just over 220mph. Together, the four motors make a combined 1,900hp and 1,725ft-lbs of torque. Thanks to these specs, upon its debut, the Battista was also the most powerful road-legal car ever to be designed and built in Italy. 

Lotus Evija

Priced at over $2,000,000 a pop and limited to only 130 specimens worldwide, the Evija was touted by Lotus as being the first-ever fully-electric British hypercar model. With a carbon-fiber monocoque frame, over 2,000hp on tap, and a weight of just north of 3,700lbs, this 200mph+ hypercar offers world-class performance will still affording an exceedingly reasonable 250-mile range. In typical Lotus fashion, the Evija offers what can only be described as absolutely superb handling and cornering abilities, with the ability to effortlessly change directions at the drop of a dime. Also on brand for Lotus is the Evija’s absolutely stunning exterior design, which incorporates a super unique-looking front scoop and rear exit setup. 

Aspark Owl

It’s hard to find a better example of the strides being made in the contemporary EV sector than the Aspark Owl. Everything about this vehicle is insane, from its radical appearance to its otherworldly 1.69-second 0-60mph runs, to its price-tag of nearly $3.2M. Built in Japan entirely by hand, this thoroughly state-of-the-art EV supercar is constructed around a carbon-fiber monocoque chassis that’s paired with an equally-advanced active suspension setup. Underneath its carbon fiber-reinforced polymer bodywork, the Owl packs a quartet of insanely-potent electric motors cranking out a collective 1,980hp — a figure that allows the 4,189-lb supercar to reach a top speed of over 250mph, and an equally-impressive 0-60mph time of only 1.72 seconds. 

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