[kostutsman]

For us performance minded folks.

I have been attempting to research performance comparisons between EVs and ICE cars at speeds above 60mph. We all know that EVs are great from 0 to 60 but no one is talking about what happens after that. For example how long does it take to get from 60 to 80? I would like to compare a 557 hp EV a 557 ICE.

Quit a few years ago performance reviews would include these numbers but not finding them today.

 

[Jay S]

Kia EV6 GT is going 120 mph at end of 1/4 mile and does 0/60 in 3.2 seconds. Seems pretty fast to me

 

[Jay S]

Dodge Hellcat 797 hp does 0/60 in 3.7 seconds and is going 125 at the 1/4 mile mark

 

[Jay S]

Lucid Air goes to 60 in 3 secones and is going 132mph at end of 1/4 . The Lucid has 1100 HP
EV’s can be very fast.

 

[skotts]

For us performance minded folks.

I have been attempting to research performance comparisons between EVs and ICE cars at speeds above 60mph. We all know that EVs are great from 0 to 60 but no one is talking about what happens after that. For example how long does it take to get from 60 to 80? I would like to compare a 557 hp EV a 557 ICE.

Quit a few years ago performance reviews would include these numbers but not finding them today.

My 335hp BMW i4 goes 60-90 in just over a second. The acceleration is continuous at all speeds. It feels like you're at 6,000rpm at all times, even at 90mph

 

[Jay S]

My 335hp BMW i4 goes 60-90 in just over a second. The acceleration is continuous at all speeds. It feels like you're at 6,000rpm at all times, even at 90mph

 

[Jay S]

Car& Driver numbers for BMW i4
0/60 in 4.8 seconds /. 60 to 100 11.9 seconds

 

[kindofblue]

Car& Driver numbers for BMW i4
0/60 in 4.8 seconds /. 60 to 100 11.9 seconds

I think that data may refer to the i4 40eDrive not the 50M.

 

[bbrriiaann1973]

With this new found performance coming from EV cars and trucks. I think it's time we address the speed limits around the world. And address them by removing them! Make the speed limit something you can actually use with these new vvehicles. Do away with speed limits all together or Make the speed limits 125, 130, or higher. I've been a performance gear head my whole life and it sucks when you buy or build a really fast car and get stopped because you are driving fast like the car was designed to do.


I think EV'S will out perform ICE cars from 0 to as fast as you want to go. Don't believe me, EV's are faster and they weigh almost twice as much. And remember this is just the beginning of the EV power wars

 

[EVolution]

I think it's time we address the speed limits around the world. And address them by removing them!

I can't tell if this is serious or not. If so this is the silliest thing I have read on these forums.

 

[JPelletier]

I can't tell if this is serious or not. If so this is the silliest thing I have read on these forums.

Yeah seriously.. I love speed but no way I want limits to be removed. They should be raised here in Quebec, highways should be 120km/h (75mph) or 130km/h (80mph) instead of 100km/h (60mph) anyway it's the speed everyone is driving at. The amount of fines should be higher to be sure that the limits are respected and make sure move over to right lane is respected.

 

[bbrriiaann1973]

I can't tell if this is serious or not. If so this is the silliest thing I have read on these forums.































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I can't tell if this is serious or not. If so this is the silliest thing I have read on these forums.

It's very serious and people like you who hate people who drive fast are the problem. So explain why a company builds a car that can go 100 plus but the laws say you can't drive that fast?

 

[bbrriiaann1973]

Yeah seriously.. I love speed but no way I want limits to be removed. They should be raised here in Quebec, highways should be 120km/h (75mph) or 130km/h (80mph) instead of 100km/h (60mph) anyway it's the speed everyone is driving at. The amount of fines should be higher to be sure that the limits are respected and make sure move over to right lane is respected.

You are just as ridiculous as the other guy, what are you people afraid of? If the car was designed to go 130, 140, 150 then what's the problem?

 

[bbrriiaann1973]

And furthermore with EV'S being common place in the future. People shouldn't be complaining about people driving gas guzzlers

 

[EVolution]

It's very serious and people like you who hate people who drive fast are the problem.

I like to think of myself less of a problem for people. More of a safeguard against their stupidity.

 

[bbrriiaann1973]

I like to think of myself less of a problem for people. More of a safeguard against their stupidity.



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It's sad that this Is your approach to this question, it shows who the real deep thinker is! And it is not you

 

[EVolution]

Normally, I try to keep my posts thoughtful and respectful but it doesn't take deep thinking to understand what an asanine idea that is. People who agree with you will be few and far between.

 

[bbrriiaann1973]

Normally, I try to keep my posts thoughtful and respectful but it doesn't take deep thinking to understand what an asanine idea that is. People who agree with you will be few and far between.

What are you afraid of? Why is driving fast such a bad thing? You do realize that law enforcement makes this a issue so they can earn revenue! It's sad that you can't drive a car on the road at speeds over 100 without people freaking out.

 

[EVolution]

What are you afraid of? Why is driving fast such a bad thing? You do realize that law enforcement makes this a issue so they can earn revenue! It's sad that you can't drive a car on the road at speeds over 100 without people freaking out.

Trying to decide at which point do I or someone else bring up the obvious point. We don't have speed limits to limit a vehicles ability to drive fast, it is to limit people driving faster than what is reasonably safe for the conditions including the safety regulations the vehicles have been designed for. One might make the argument that it people can just travel at the speed they feel safe at. The problem with this is you are not the only one driving on the road and its not just your safety you need to worry about but the other drivers as well. If we share the same roadway regardless of how fast I am travelling, my own safety is dependent on your driving ability in what many would view as unsafe conditions. We have speed limits because we know that the rate of crashes and fatalities are linked not directly to the speed on travels but exponentially. Simply put (for your sake) its not a straight line ratio of speed to crashes. Driving 100 kph might result in 100 accidents per year, 120 kph might mean 200 & 130 kph might mean 1000. Why should I or anyone else put the safety of themselves or those they care about in the hands of people who given the opportunity would drastically increase their chances of causing them harm. All it takes is one time where you or someone else misjudges the road, or the conditions drastically and the damage incurred would be much higher than going at the currently stated speeds. The current limits don't negate the fact this could still happen, but it minimizes the risk of it happening.

Long story short. You want to go fast, go to a track where the conditions are set up for you to do so without increased risk to others. Otherwise, suck it up Buttercup.

 

[bbrriiaann1973]

Trying to decide at which point do I or someone else bring up the obvious point. We don't have speed limits to limit a vehicles ability to drive fast, it is to limit people driving faster than what is reasonably safe for the conditions including the safety regulations the vehicles have been designed for. One might make the argument that it people can just travel at the speed they feel safe at. The problem with this is you are not the only one driving on the road and its not just your safety you need to worry about but the other drivers as well. If we share the same roadway regardless of how fast I am travelling, my own safety is dependent on your driving ability in what many would view as unsafe conditions. We have speed limits because we know that the rate of crashes and fatalities are linked not directly to the speed on travels but exponentially. Simply put (for your sake) its not a straight line ratio of speed to crashes. Driving 100 kph might result in 100 accidents per year, 120 kph might mean 200 & 130 kph might mean 1000. Why should I or anyone else put the safety of themselves or those they care about in the hands of people who given the opportunity would drastically increase their chances of causing them harm. All it takes is one time where you or someone else misjudges the road, or the conditions drastically and the damage incurred would be much higher than going at the currently stated speeds. The current limits don't negate the fact this could still happen, but it minimizes the risk of it happening.































Long story short. You want to go fast, go to a track where the conditions are set up for you to do so without increased risk to others. Otherwise, suck it up Buttercup.











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This just tells me that you are a sheep, willing to do what the masses want. I definitely disagree with you that my safety is in the hands of other people. Especially when driving at high speeds on the freeway compared to the possibility of having a crash on surface streets or at a stop light when speeds are a fraction. If what you say is true, (which it's not) that speed limits are put in place to protect other people then explain to me why a person can get arrested for driving 130 in the middle of nowhere with nobody around?























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