Move over, Bugatti. The world of supercars and hypercars is again getting invaded by the warp speed of electric sports cars like the Yangwang U9 Track Edition. It successfully broke the world’s fastest EV top speed record. With BYD’s luxury marque leading the charge as the world’s fastest electric vehicle, we shall explore the top five electric-powered supercars that qualify for this exclusive, elite category.
1. Yangwang U9 Track Edition: 293.54 MPH
The Yangwang may not be as well known as its parent company, BYD, due to a lack of commercial success, but they decided to take a dramatic trajectory by focusing on the performance EV segment. Enter the U9 Track Edition that rocketed to a top speed of 293.54 mph. Yangwang also has the bragging rights for being the world’s first mass-produced 1200V ultra-high-voltage vehicle platform with a quad-motor system. Each motor punches out 555 kW (744 hp) with a combined output of 2,958 horsepower with a mindboggling 30,000 rpm. Yes, that’s not a typo. The U9 Track Edition automatically adjusts the torque output for each wheel based on road conditions and optimizes the ride quality, and offers additional grip when needed. Based on the standard Yangwang U9, the Track Edition boasts a carbon-fiber front splitter for improved aerodynamics.
2. Aspark Owl SP600: 273 MPH
Until August 2025, the Aspark Owl SP600 was the fastest EV in the world, setting a top speed of 273 mph last year. The electric hypercar is a great example of Japanese engineering and Italian design. According to Aspark, the Owl SP600 spitfires 1,953 hp (1,456 kW) and uses a four-motor approach, one per wheel. It is powered by a 69 kWh battery and has a range from 250 miles to 280 miles. The low-slung EV hypercar is based on an 800V system and has an aggressive seating position, similar to a Formula 1 racing car.
3. Rimac Nevera: 268 MPH
The Rimac Nevera burst into the high-performance and cutting-edge world of EVs in 2022, bagging the world’s fastest production EV. To be precise, it was the Nevera R that smashed the top speed record by achieving 268 mph. It further stamped its authority by achieving 0-60 mph in 1.66 seconds and 0-100 mph in just 2.96 seconds. Unlike the standard Nevera, the R version uses a smaller 108 kWh battery instead of the 120 kWh one and has an increased power output of 2,107 hp, up from the standard model’s 1,813 hp. The Nevera also uses the four-motor setup.
4. Tesla Roadster: 250 MPH
The Roadster is yet to hit the roads, but according to Tesla, it is capable of reaching over 250 mph, does a 0-60 mph acceleration of about 1.9 seconds and a quarter-mile in 8.8 seconds. Tesla has revealed that the Roadster gets a three-motor setup with 1,200 hp and 10,000 Nm of torque and a range of 620 miles. Elon Musk has hinted at boosting the Tesla Roadster’s acceleration to under one second for 0-60 mph with an optional SpaceX cold-air thruster package. Currently, no official tests have been revealed, and these are all claimed specifications from Elon Musk’s EV company.
5. Lotus Evija: 217 MPH
The Evija is based on a carbon-fiber monocoque, making it the lightest vehicle ever from the Lotus stable, with a top speed of 217 mph. The four-wheel-drive electric hypercar gets a four-motor setup with an output of 375 kW (502 hp) per motor. According to Lotus, the Evija sprints from 0 to 60 mph in under three seconds and 0 to 186 mph in under ten seconds. With a total output of 2,011 hp, the Evija is based on an 800-volt architecture. It has a 91 kWh battery with a driving range of 195 miles (WLTP).
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