By Ben Welham
Last updated: 15 August 2025
With the big switch to electric power happening under our noses, sports car enthusiasts – and those who appreciate a punchier car – may be getting a little nervous about the future of their beloved vehicles.
But fear not, because carmakers around the globe are making sure the performance car doesn’t die out, while producing some of their best work ever through electric power.
The reason electricity is so good for powering a sports car is because of the instant torque it provides through effortless power delivery – the dream combo.
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What are the best electric sports cars?
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N
Porsche Taycan Turbo S
BMW i4 M60
Tesla Model 3 Performance
Audi RS e-tron GT
Kia EV6 GT
Lotus Emeya
Rimac Nevera
MG Cyberster GT
Alpine A290
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Hyundai IONIQ 5 N
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N isn't your average electric car. Using two electric motors and a big battery, it has the performance to rival supercars, yet it looks like a beefed-up family hatchback.
And that's not even the wildest thing about it. With technology capable of simulating gear shifts and the feel and sound of a petrol engine, it goes where no other EV (or car, for that matter) has gone before.
Power: 650hp
0-62mph: 3.4sec
Electric range: 278 miles
Battery size: 84kWh
Charging speed: 240kW (10-80% in 18min)
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Porsche Taycan Turbo S
Despite sharing its platform with the Audi RS e-tron GT, the Porsche Taycan is probably the best all-electric sports car money can buy.
There are plenty of variants available, but the sportiest, range-topping model Taycan Turbo S is the one to choose if you’re after the best speed and range combination.
Power: 761hp
0-62mph: 2.8sec
Electric range: 313 miles
Battery size: 93kWh
Charging speed: 270kW (5-80% in 23min)
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BMW i4 M60
In many ways, the i4 follows on from the BMW i8 in the performance hybrid car world – except this time it’s a fully electric sports saloon.
The range-topping M60 model is the one to go for if you like power and proper BMW-like cornering abilities.
Power: 601hp
0-62mph: 3.7sec
Electric range: 338 miles
Battery size: 81kWh
Charging speed: 205kW (10-80% in 30min)
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Tesla Model 3 Performance
When it comes to electric hatchbacks, the Tesla Model 3 dominates the market. Sure, this may not directly be a sports car, but it certainly behaves like one.
The Model 3 Performance is the one to have, being quicker than even the most, if not all, petrol-powered performance cars.
Power: 460hp
0-62mph: 3.1sec
Electric range: 328 miles
Battery size: 78kWh
Charging speed: 250kW (20-80% in 20 minutes)
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Audi RS e-tron GT
Audi’s flagship electric car is the e-tron, but more specifically the RS e-tron GT, which is essentially a rebadged Porsche Taycan and the first Audi EV to wear the popular ‘RS’ badge.
Don’t be fooled by its innocence, however, because this RS variant produces some insane power figures, putting it in the same league as cars such as the Ferrari F50 and Lamborghini Diablo GT – proper ‘90s supercars.
Power: 646hp
0-62mph: 2.8sec
Electric range: 370 miles
Battery size: 84kWh
Charging speed: 320kW (10-80% in 18min)
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Kia EV6 GT
Sharing its DNA with the aforementioned Hyundai, the Kia EV6 GT is yet another bonkers family electric car, with some serious power and performance capabilities.
Yes, it’s still practical, but it’s also blisteringly fast. Blink and it’s gone – acid green accents and all.
Power: 650hp
0-62mph: 3.5sec
Electric range: 279 miles
Battery size: 84kWh
Charging speed: 258kW (10-80% in 20min)
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Lotus Emeya
We’ve driven a lot of fun cars over the years, but very few come close to this one. The Lotus Emeya 900 Sport Carbon is the best of the best before you move into hypercar territory.
As cliché as it is, it’s a genuine spaceship for the road. We mean it. Just look at the figures below if you don’t believe us.
Power: 905hp
0-62mph: 2.78sec
Electric range: 270 miles
Battery size: 102kWh
Charging speed: 420kW (10-80% in 18min)
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Rimac Nevera
Speaking of going fast, here’s the Rimac Nevera. This too is an all-electric hypercar, but it produces horsepower in four digits and can get up to speed in no time.
Rimac is an interesting electric vehicle maker from Croatia that recently partnered with Bugatti (yes, you read that correctly) to work on the next generation of hypercar, which will likely blow our minds.
Power: 1,914hp
0-62mph: 1.8sec
Electric range: 340 miles
Battery size: 120kWh
Charging speed: 500kW (0-80% in 19min)
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MG Cyberster GT
Convertible electric cars are few and far between – not because they’re not desirable, but because very few manufacturers have made them.
That is, until MG got the memo and made the Cyberster – a two-seater convertible sports car. It's essentially a modern-day MGB GT but with more power and futuristic looks.
Power: 510hp
0-62mph: 3.2sec
Electric range: 276 miles
Battery size: 77kWh
Charging speed: 144kW (10-80% in 38min)
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Alpine A290
The Renault 5 is a superb car in its own right, but when you add in more power, flared arches and an F1 pedigree, you get a whole different beast.
The Alpine A290 is an out-and-out hot hatch with a nippy attitude and old-school-like handling.
Power: 215hp
0-62mph: 6.4sec
Electric range: 224 miles
Battery size: 52kWh
Charging speed: 100kW (15-80% in 30min)
Watch our full Alpine A290 review.
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