How the 2026 Tesla Model Y compares on acceleration

The Performance manages 3.3 secs, putting it 20th of 178 electric cars on sale. The Jaguar Type 01 above it manages 3.2 secs. The Porsche Macan Electric below it manages 3.3 secs.

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1. 1

   Tesla Model S

   2026 Plaid · Plaid

   Range 379miles

   1.99secs

2. 2

   Porsche Taycan

   2025 Turbo GT with Weissach package · 97 kWh 789 PS AWD

   Range 345miles

   2.2secs

3. 3

   Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 4-Door

   2026 63 Premium · AMG GT 63

   Range 424miles

   2.4secs

4. 4

   Tesla Model X

   2026 Plaid · Plaid

   Range 378miles

   2.5secs

5. 5

   Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo

   2025 Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo · 97 kWh 775 PS AWD

   Range 370miles

   2.5secs

6. 6

   Ferrari Luce

   2026 · 122 kWh

   Range 329miles

   2.5secs

7. 7

   Audi RS e-tron GT performance

   2026 105 kWh 925 PS · 105 kWh 925 PS

   Range —

   2.5secs

8. 8

   Porsche Cayenne Electric

   2026 Cayenne Turbo Electric · 113 kWh 857 PS

   Range 374miles

   2.5secs

9. 9

   DENZA Z9 GT

   2026 EV · EV three motor

   Range 373miles

   2.7secs

10. 10

    Lotus Emeya

    2026 900 SPORT · 900, 905 bhp

    Range 301miles

    2.78secs

11. 11

    Bentley Torcal

    2027 S · 113 kWh 888 PS

    Range 375miles

    2.8secs

12. 12

    Tesla Model 3

    2026 Performance · Performance All-Wheel Drive

    Range 354miles

    2.9secs

13. 13

    Lotus Eletre

    2026 900 SPORT · 900, 905 bhp

    Range 255miles

    2.95secs

14. 14

    Lotus Evija

    2025 Standard · Four motors, 2,039 PS

    Range 195miles

    3secs

15. 15

    Hyundai IONIQ 6 N

    2026 · 84 kWh 650 PS AWD

    Range 302miles

    3.2secs

16. 16

    MG Cyberster

    2026 GT · 77 kWh AWD

    Range 276miles

    3.2secs

17. 17

    MG IM5

    2026 100 Performance · 100 kWh AWD

    Range 357miles

    3.2secs

18. 18

    Polestar 5

    2026 Performance · Performance

    Range 346miles

    3.2secs

19. 19

    Jaguar Type 01

    2027 · 118 kWh 1,030 PS tri-motor

    Range 450miles

    3.2secs

20. 20

    Tesla Model Y

    2026 Performance · Performance All-Wheel Drive

    Range 360miles

    3.3secs

21. 21

    Porsche Macan Electric

    2026 Macan Turbo · 95 kWh 584 PS AWD

    Range 367miles

    3.3secs

22. 22

    Hyundai IONIQ 5 N

    2027 · 84 kWh 650 PS AWD

    Range 278miles

    3.4secs

23. 23

    Audi S e-tron GT

    2026 105 kWh 680 PS · 105 kWh 680 PS

    Range 375miles

    3.4secs

24. 24

    Genesis GV60

    2026 Magma · Magma

    Range 264miles

    3.4secs

25. 25

    MG IM6

    2026 100 Launch Edition · 100 kWh AWD

    Range 313miles

    3.5secs

26. 26

    Mercedes-Benz EQE

    2026 AMG Night Edition · AMG 90 kWh AWD

    Range 306miles

    3.5secs

27. 27

    Renault 5 Turbo 3E

    2027 · Twin in-wheel 555 hp

    Range —

    3.5secs

28. 28

    Volvo EX30

    2026 Twin Motor Performance · Twin Motor Performance

    Range 280miles

    3.6secs

29. 29

    Ford Mustang Mach-E

    2026 GT · 91 kWh AWD GT

    Range 320miles

    3.7secs

30. 30

    Smart #3

    2024 BRABUS · 66 kWh BRABUS

    Range 258miles

    3.7secs

31. 31

    Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV

    2026 Mercedes-AMG Night Edition · Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 4MATIC+

    Range 279miles

    3.7secs

32. 32

    Polestar 4 coupé

    2027 Business · Dual motor

    Range 367miles

    3.8secs

33. 33

    BYD Seal

    2026 Excellence AWD · 82.5 kWh AWD

    Range 323miles

    3.8secs

34. 34

    Smart #5

    2025 BRABUS · 100 kWh BRABUS

    Range 335miles

    3.8secs

35. 35

    MG MG4 EV

    2026 XPOWER · 64 kWh XPOWER

    Range 251miles

    3.8secs

36. 36

    BMW i7

    2026 M70 xDrive · i7 M70 xDrive

    Range 426miles

    3.8secs

37. 37

    BMW iX3

    2027 M60 · M60 xDrive

    Range 468miles

    3.9secs

38. 38

    Polestar 4 SUV

    2027 Business · Dual motor

    Range 373miles

    3.9secs

39. 39

    BYD ATTO 3 EVO

    2026 Excellence · 74.8 kWh AWD

    Range 292miles

    3.9secs

40. 40

    Alpine A390

    2026 GT · 89 kWh

    Range 345miles

    3.9secs

41. 41

    Smart #1

    2025 BRABUS · 66 kWh BRABUS

    Range 248miles

    3.9secs

42. 42

    Audi S6 Sportback e-tron

    2026 100 kWh quattro 550 PS · 100 kWh quattro 550 PS

    Range 400miles

    3.9secs

43. 43

    Audi S6 Avant e-tron

    2026 100 kWh quattro 550 PS · 100 kWh quattro 550 PS

    Range —

    3.9secs

44. 44

    Polestar 3

    2026 Performance · Performance

    Range 373miles

    3.9secs

45. 45

    Volvo EX60

    2027 Twin Motor Performance · Twin Motor Performance

    Range 503miles

    3.9secs

46. 46

    Polestar 2

    2026 Long range Dual motor, Performance pack · Long range Dual motor, Performance pack

    Range 352miles

    4secs

47. 47

    Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric

    2026 Sport · C 400 4MATIC

    Range 452miles

    4secs

48. 48

    Volvo ES90

    2026 Twin Motor Performance · Twin Motor Performance

    Range 433miles

    4secs

49. 49

    Mercedes-Benz EQS

    2026 Premium · 122 kWh AWD

    Range 526miles

    4.1secs

50. 50

    Maserati Grecale Folgore

    2026

    Range 360miles

    4.1secs

51. 51

    Rolls-Royce Spectre

    2026 Black Badge Spectre Series II · Black Badge Spectre Series II

    Range 390miles

    4.1secs

52. 52

    XPENG G6

    2026 Performance · Performance

    Range 316miles

    4.1secs

53. 53

    Volvo EX90

    2026 Twin Motor Performance · Twin Motor Performance

    Range 377miles

    4.2secs

54. 54

    Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron

    2026 100 kWh quattro 517 PS · 100 kWh quattro 517 PS

    Range 367miles

    4.3secs

55. 55

    Mercedes-Benz GLC

    2026 AMG Line · GLC 400 4MATIC

    Range 400miles

    4.3secs

56. 56

    Range Rover Electric

    2027 First Edition · EV550

    Range 372miles

    4.3secs

57. 57

    Range Rover Sport Electric

    2027 First Edition · EV550

    Range 378miles

    4.3secs

58. 58

    Audi SQ6 SUV e-tron

    2026 100 kWh quattro 489 PS · 100 kWh quattro 489 PS

    Range —

    4.4secs

59. 59

    Genesis Electrified GV70

    2026 Dynamic · 84 kWh AWD

    Range 287miles

    4.4secs

60. 60

    Lexus RZ

    2026 F Sport · 77 kWh 550e F Sport

    Range 280miles

    4.4secs

61. 61

    Mercedes-Benz Maybach EQS SUV

    2026 First Class · EQS 680

    Range 370miles

    4.4secs

62. 62

    BYD SEALION 7

    2025 Design AWD · 82.5 kWh AWD

    Range 283miles

    4.5secs

63. 63

    Toyota bZ4X Touring

    2026 Excel · 74.7 kWh AWD

    Range 297miles

    4.5secs

64. 64

    Kia EV9

    2025 GT · 99.8 kWh GT

    Range 280miles

    4.6secs

65. 65

    BMW iX5

    2027 60 xDrive · 60 xDrive

    Range 525miles

    4.6secs

66. 66

    Volvo EX40

    2026 Twin Motor Performance · Twin Motor Performance

    Range 326miles

    4.6secs

67. 67

    BYD ATTO 8

    2027 Excellence · 115 kWh AWD

    Range 374miles

    4.6secs

68. 68

    BMW i3

    2026 Standard · 50 xDrive

    Range 566miles

    4.7secs

69. 69

    Mercedes-Benz G 580

    2026 AMG Line Premium Plus · G 580 with EQ Technology

    Range 291miles

    4.7secs

70. 70

    Volvo EC40

    2026 Twin Motor · Twin Motor

    Range 339miles

    4.7secs

71. 71

    Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV

    2026 AMG Line Premium Plus · EQS 580 4MATIC

    Range 400miles

    4.8secs

72. 72

    Jeep Compass Electric

    2026 Overland · 103 kWh 375 hp AWD

    Range 372miles

    4.9secs

73. 73

    BMW iX

    2026 M70 xDrive

    Range 365miles

    5secs

74. 74

    MG MGS6 EV

    2026 Trophy Dual Motor · 77 kWh AWD

    Range 301miles

    5.1secs

75. 75

    Genesis Electrified G80

    2026 Dynamic · 97.5 kWh AWD

    Range 354miles

    5.1secs

76. 76

    Toyota bZ4X

    2026 Excel AWD · 73.1 kWh AWD

    Range 292miles

    5.1secs

77. 77

    Hyundai IONIQ 9

    2027 Calligraphy · 110 kWh 427 PS AWD Performance

    Range 372miles

    5.2secs

78. 78

    Hyundai IONIQ 5

    2026 N Line · 84 kWh 325 PS AWD

    Range 307miles

    5.3secs

79. 79

    Kia EV6

    2026 GT-Line · 84 kWh AWD

    Range 339miles

    5.3secs

80. 80

    Volkswagen ID.4

    2026 GTX Edition 4MOTION · 77 kWh GTX 4MOTION

    Range 325miles

    5.4secs

81. 81

    Volkswagen ID.7

    2026 GTX · 86 kWh 340 PS GTX

    Range 366miles

    5.4secs

82. 82

    Vauxhall Corsa Electric

    2026 GSE · 54 kWh 281 PS GSE

    Range 220miles

    5.5secs

83. 83

    M-Byte

    2019 95kWh 4WD · 95 kWh AWD

    Range 270miles

    5.5secs

84. 84

    Mercedes-Benz GLA Electric

    2026 AMG Line Executive · GLA 350 4MATIC electric

    Range 381miles

    5.5secs

85. 85

    Changan Deepal S05

    2026 AWD Max · 68.8 kWh AWD

    Range 278miles

    5.5secs

86. 86

    Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer

    2026 GTX · 86 kWh 340 PS GTX

    Range 359miles

    5.5secs

87. 87

    Peugeot E-208 GTi

    2026 · 51 kWh 281 PS

    Range 219miles

    5.5secs

88. 88

    Volkswagen ID.3

    2027 GTI · 79 kWh GTI 326 PS

    Range 373miles

    5.6secs

89. 89

    Kia EV4

    2027 GT · 81.4 kWh GT AWD

    Range 313miles

    5.6secs

90. 90

    MINI Countryman Electric

    2026 Countryman SE ALL4 · 65 kWh

    Range 287miles

    5.6secs

91. 91

    BMW iX2

    2026 xDrive30 · xDrive30

    Range 279miles

    5.6secs

92. 92

    BMW i4

    2026 M60 xDrive

    Range 338miles

    5.7secs

93. 93

    Kia EV3

    2027 GT · 81.4 kWh GT AWD

    Range 334miles

    5.7secs

94. 94

    Audi A2 e-tron

    2027 Edition 1 · 84 kWh 326 PS

    Range 386miles

    5.7secs

95. 95

    Abarth 600e

    2026 Competizione · 54 kWh 280 hp

    Range 199miles

    5.85secs

96. 96

    Vauxhall Mokka Electric

    2026 GSE · 54 kWh 281 PS GSE

    Range 201miles

    5.9secs

97. 97

    Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica

    2026 Elettrica 280 Veloce · Elettrica 280 Veloce

    Range 200miles

    5.9secs

98. 98

    Audi Q6 SUV e-tron

    2026 100 kWh quattro 388 PS · 100 kWh quattro 388 PS

    Range 381miles

    5.9secs

99. 99

    Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron

    2026 100 kWh quattro 388 PS · 100 kWh quattro 388 PS

    Range 402miles

    5.9secs

100. 100

     XPENG X9

     2026 AWD · AWD

     Range 360miles

     5.9secs

101. 101

     Volkswagen ID. Buzz

     2026 GTX · 79 kWh 340 PS GTX

     Range —

     6.1secs

102. 102

     Vauxhall Grandland Electric

     2026 Design AWD · 73 kWh AWD

     Range 306miles

     6.1secs

103. 103

     Kia EV5

     2027 GT · 81.4 kWh GT AWD

     Range 295miles

     6.2secs

104. 104

     MG MGS5 EV

     2026 SE Long Range · 64 kWh

     Range 298miles

     6.3secs

105. 105

     Volkswagen ID. Tiguan

     2027 Life · 77 kWh 299 PS 4MOTION

     Range 348miles

     6.3secs

106. 106

     Alpine A290

     2026 GT + · 220 hp

     Range 226miles

     6.4secs

107. 107

     Ford Explorer

     2026 Style Extended Range · Extended Range RWD

     Range 374miles

     6.4secs

108. 108

     MINI Cooper Electric

     2026 Cooper SE · 49.2 kWh

     Range 239miles

     6.7secs

109. 109

     Mercedes-Benz CLA

     2026 250+ AMG Line Edition · CLA 250+ with EQ Technology

     Range 484miles

     6.7secs

110. 110

     Leapmotor B05

     2026 · 67.1 kWh

     Range 300miles

     6.7secs

111. 111

     Volkswagen ID. Polo

     2027 GTI · 52 kWh GTI 226 PS

     Range 263miles

     6.8secs

112. 112

     Škoda Peaq

     2026 SportLine · 90x

     Range —

     6.8secs

113. 113

     CUPRA Raval

     2026 VZ · 52 kWh 225 PS

     Range 273miles

     6.8secs

114. 114

     Subaru Solterra

     2026 Limited · 71.4 kWh dual motor

     Range 289miles

     6.9secs

115. 115

     Geely EX5

     2026 Pro · 60 kWh

     Range 258miles

     6.9secs

116. 116

     BYD Dolphin

     2025 Comfort · 60.4 kWh

     Range 265miles

     7secs

117. 117

     Abarth 500e

     2026 Convertible · 155 hp

     Range 151miles

     7secs

118. 118

     MINI Aceman

     2026 SE · 49.2 kWh

     Range 249miles

     7.1secs

119. 119

     Škoda Epiq

     2026 Edition 40 · Epiq 40

     Range 190miles

     7.1secs

120. 120

     AION UT

     2026 Standard · 60 kWh

     Range 268miles

     7.3secs

121. 121

     Mazda 6e

     2026 Takumi · 78 kWh

     Range 348miles

     7.3secs

122. 122

     Toyota C-HR+

     2026 Design · 77 kWh FWD

     Range 377miles

     7.3secs

123. 123

     Suzuki e Vitara

     2026 Motion · 61 kWh ALLGRIP-e

     Range 245miles

     7.4secs

124. 124

     Lexus UX 300e

     2025 Premium · 72.8 kWh 204 hp

     Range 279miles

     7.5secs

125. 125

     Leapmotor C10

     2026 · 69.9 kWh

     Range 263miles

     7.5secs

126. 126

     Nissan LEAF

     2026 75 kWh · 75 kWh

     Range 386miles

     7.6secs

127. 127

     Renault Megane E-Tech

     2026 esprit Alpine · 67 kWh 220 hp

     Range 310miles

     7.6secs

128. 128

     Changan Deepal S07

     2026 · 80 kWh RWD

     Range 295miles

     7.6secs

129. 129

     Mercedes-Benz EQA

     2026 AMG Line Executive · EQA 300 4MATIC (70.5 kWh)

     Range 280miles

     7.7secs

130. 130

     JAECOO E5

     2026 Luxury · 60.9 kWh

     Range 248miles

     7.7secs

131. 131

     Hyundai Kona Electric

     2026.5 Advance · 65 kWh 218 PS

     Range 319miles

     7.8secs

132. 132

     Renault 5 E-Tech

     2027 iconic five+ · EV52 150 hp comfort range

     Range 259miles

     7.9secs

133. 133

     LEPAS L6 EV

     2026 Elevate · 65 kWh 217 PS

     Range 279miles

     7.9secs

134. 134

     Kia EV4 Fastback

     2026 GT-Line · 81.4 kWh Long Range

     Range 380miles

     7.9secs

135. 135

     BYD ATTO 2

     2025 Boost · 51.1 kWh

     Range 214miles

     7.9secs

136. 136

     Mazda CX-6e

     2026 Takumi · 78 kWh

     Range 300miles

     7.9secs

137. 137

     Renault Scenic E-Tech

     2026 iconic esprit Alpine · Scenic 220 hp long range

     Range 379miles

     7.9secs

138. 138

     AION V

     2026 Standard · 75 kWh

     Range 317miles

     7.9secs

139. 139

     Mercedes-Benz EQB

     2026 AMG Line Executive · EQB 300 4MATIC (70.5 kWh)

     Range 271miles

     8secs

140. 140

     Nissan MICRA

     2025 Advance · 52 kWh

     Range 257miles

     8secs

141. 141

     Ford Puma Gen-E

     2027 Black Edition · 46.8 kWh

     Range 251miles

     8secs

142. 142

     Ford Capri

     2026 Style · Standard Range

     Range 288miles

     8secs

143. 143

     Lexus ES 350e

     2026 Premium 19in · 72 kWh 350e

     Range 361miles

     8secs

144. 144

     Peugeot E-208

     2026 Allure · Electric 50 kWh 136

     Range 226miles

     8.1secs

145. 145

     KGM Torres EVX

     2026 K30 · Torres EVX

     Range 287miles

     8.1secs

146. 146

     Renault 4 E-Tech

     2026 evolution+ · 4 E-Tech 150 hp comfort range

     Range 247miles

     8.2secs

147. 147

     BMW iX1

     2026 M Sport · eDrive20

     Range 312miles

     8.6secs

148. 148

     Toyota Urban Cruiser

     2026 Design · 61 kWh FWD

     Range 264miles

     8.7secs

149. 149

     Hyundai IONIQ 3

     2027 Advance · 42 kWh 147 PS

     Range 213miles

     8.8secs

150. 150

     Citroën ë-C5 Aircross

     2026 MAX · 97 kWh Long Range

     Range 421miles

     8.8secs

151. 151

     Fiat 500e

     2026 ICON · 42 kWh Long Range

     Range 199miles

     9secs

152. 152

     Fiat 600e

     2026 Icon · 54 kWh

     Range 254miles

     9secs

153. 153

     Toyota Hilux Electric

     2026 Icon · 59.2 kWh AWD

     Range 159miles

     9secs

154. 154

     Peugeot E-2008

     2026 Allure · Electric 54 kWh 156

     Range 248miles

     9.1secs

155. 155

     BYD Dolphin Surf

     2025 Comfort · 43.2 kWh 156 PS

     Range 193miles

     9.1secs

156. 156

     Citroën ë-C4

     2026 COLLECTION · 54 kWh 156 hp

     Range 257miles

     9.2secs

157. 157

     Vauxhall Astra Electric

     2026 Griffin · 58 kWh 156 PS

     Range 281miles

     9.3secs

158. 158

     Citroën ë-C4 X

     2025 MAX · 54 kWh 156 hp

     Range 263miles

     9.3secs

159. 159

     Kia EV2

     2026 Air · 61.0 kWh

     Range 281miles

     9.5secs

160. 160

     Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Electric

     2026 Griffin · 58 kWh 156 PS

     Range 275miles

     9.5secs

161. 161

     Dacia Spring

     2025 Extreme · Electric 100

     Range 140miles

     9.6secs

162. 162

     Jeep Avenger Electric

     2026 e-Altitude · 54 kWh 156 hp

     Range 249miles

     9.6secs

163. 163

     Honda Super-N

     2026 · 29.6 kWh

     Range 128miles

     10secs

164. 164

     Citroën ë-C3

     2026 MAX · 44 kWh Standard Range

     Range 201miles

     10.4secs

165. 165

     Hyundai INSTER

     2025 01 · 49 kWh Long Range

     Range 229miles

     10.6secs

166. 166

     Kia PV5 Passenger

     2027 Elite 7-seat · 71.2 kWh Long Range

     Range 246miles

     10.6secs

167. 167

     Peugeot e-Rifter

     2021 Long · 50 kWh FWD

     Range 172miles

     11.2secs

168. 168

     Toyota Proace City Verso Electric

     2026 Design, five seats · 50 kWh

     Range 213miles

     11.2secs

169. 169

     Fiat Grande Panda Electric

     2026 Icon · Electric 44 kWh 113 hp

     Range 199miles

     11.5secs

170. 170

     Geely EX2

     2026 Max · 47 kWh

     Range 214miles

     11.5secs

171. 171

     Vauxhall Combo Life Electric

     2027 Design · 52 kWh 136 hp

     Range 211miles

     11.7secs

172. 172

     Toyota Proace Verso Electric

     2026 Design · 75 kWh

     Range 213miles

     11.9secs

173. 173

     Mercedes-Benz EQV

     2026 Executive Long · EQV 300

     Range 222miles

     12.1secs

174. 174

     Renault Twingo E-Tech

     2026 evolution · Twingo 60 kW

     Range 163miles

     12.1secs

175. 175

     Leapmotor T03

     2026 · 37.3 kWh

     Range 165miles

     12.7secs

176. 176

     Vauxhall Frontera Electric

     2026 Design 44 kWh · 44 kWh

     Range 186miles

     12.8secs

177. 177

     Peugeot e-TRAVELLER

     2020 Long · 46 kWh FWD

     Range 143miles

     13.1secs

178. 178

     Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric

     2026 Combi · 75 kWh 136 hp

     Range 216miles

     14.3secs