There are plenty of car enthusiasts that aren’t keen on electric vehicles, generally complaining that their quiet powertrains make them boring.
However, the nature of an electric motor means that it can deliver maximum torque as soon as you press the accelerator, meaning even the most mundane models can have sprightly performance.
Unsurprisingly, there are companies that are taking advantage of the performance opportunities that this presents, with new and established car makers popping up with high-performance EVs.
With the latest example just revealed by Deus Automobiles, we’ve highlighted five of the most exciting electric hypercars…
Deus Vayanne
Its electric motors make 2,167bhp and 2,000Nm of torque, resulting in a 0-60mph time below two seconds and a 248mph top speed. It has a sleek design that is focused around infinity loops at the front and rear.
Lotus Evija
The Evija is its flagship electric vehicle, and is said to make 1,972bhp with a top speed in excess of 200mph. Despite this incredible performance, it should still travel around 215 miles per charge.
Pininfarina Battista
It’s not form over function, though, as it makes almost 1,900bhp and is another car that’ll shred Tarmac on its way to 60mph in under two seconds. It has an impressively large battery at 120kWh, which means it has a range if over 300 miles.
Rimac Nevera
It gets its name from a ‘sudden and mighty storm’ that races across the Mediterranean sea off Croatia, and its name is apt – the Nevera has similar performance to those above, but boasts the highest top speed at over 250mph.
Tesla Roadster
Considering it’s been about five years since its announcement, its claimed performance figures are bang on the money for the competition that has arisen since. A 0-60mph time of 1.9 seconds has been mooted, with a 250mph top speed.
One interesting point is that it is said to cost between $200,000 and $250,000 ((£152,000 to £190,000), which would make it considerably less expensive than most of the cars above, which can cost over £1 million.
