The World’s Fastest Electric Cars: These Will Blow Your Mind - Tesla Roadster

Think electric cars are slow? Think again – these electric supercars are some of the fastest things on four wheels

Last Updated: 29 Nov 2018

Tesla Roadster

The original Tesla Roadster was undeniably a quick car, but the second-generation promises even more. When it goes on sale in 2020, Tesla promises some incredible figures – 0-62mph in 1.9 seconds, 0-100mph in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 250mph. Not that you’ll come close to the claimed 620-mile range if you go that fast!

Next up on our list is a car that's famous for being crashed by a TV presenter...

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