4 Cars That Show EVs Are More Than Speed

When discussing electric vehicles and their attributes, speed is always one of the main features up for debate. Many gearheads worry that this new technology won’t meet the same standards as traditional combustion engines known for their powerful aggression and speed.

Little did they know that automobile companies were working on EVs that not only contained the same level of power as the traditional car but sometimes even had greater speed. The electric motor produces more immediate torque than traditional combustion engines to the wheels and uses a lot less power to do so. They are now known for their excellent design and high speeds. While having high power and speed is great in a vehicle, what else can electric vehicles bring to the table? Here is a look at several electric vehicles that offer more than just speed.

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Polestar 2

Polestar was once a company that modified Volvos for high-performance sports. Now, they are spending their time developing excellent EVs. The Polestar 2 is an ingenious offering from the Swedish automotive company as it offers small families a practical electric vehicle but still maintains a high level of efficiency, comfort, and, most importantly, safety. The Polestar 2 comes in three different versions: single-motor, dual-motor, and dual-motor performance. They range between 229 and 455 horsepower and can complete 0-60MPH is between 4 and 5.9 seconds.  

As this vehicle uses Volvo’s CMA platform, it shares a lot of similar features with Volvo’s EVs, such as C40 Recharge. But in the Polestar 2, there is a greater emphasis on the car’s athletic abilities. The price to invest in this vehicle starts at $49,990, which is more than its market rivals, but you get what you pay for.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6

The E-GMP architecture gives the Hyundai Ioniq 6 excellent mileage and impressive energy consumption. This is all down to Hyundai as they try to put efficiency and reliability as the number one priority in their vehicles, and it shows. The E-GMP architecture is the chassis of the vehicle that includes the electric motor, a large, rapid-charging battery, a power electric system, and its wheelbase. It is the backbone of every Hyundai EV and is very safe. The architecture contains an ultra-high-strength steel frame and has a lower center of gravity for better stability and grip on the road. Hyundai designed the platform for electric vehicles, maximizing floor space and optimizing the interior configuration.

There are two Ioniq versions, the rear-wheel-drive and the all-wheel-drive, which fluctuate between 225 and 320 horsepower and can complete 0-60 MPH between 4.4 and 6 seconds. You get all of this for a starting price of $37,500, which is why it is also one of the most competitively priced EVs on the market.

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BMW i4

When thinking of electric vehicles, after Tesla, BMW’s i range of EVs would be top of the list. These vehicles are high-performing luxury automobiles that have even the biggest electric vehicle skeptics silenced. The BMW i4 is the entry-level car in this range but do not think that makes it basic, because it doesn’t. 

BMW has merged together their CLAR platform with electric drive units and a large battery, and the result is a four-door coupe that is comfortable and fun to drive. The CLAR platform consists of a modular platform that is made from steel, aluminum, and carbon fiber and provides an excellent base to support many engine configurations such as ICE drivetrain, plug-in hybrid, and battery-driven electric drivetrains. A double wishbone sits in the front, and a multilink suspension sits in the back, ensuring the car maintains the handling standard that many BMW customers expect. While the starting price is $52,200, it is an excellent deal for the standard of vehicle you are receiving. 

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Lucid Air

You might find it strange that we chose the Air over the Sapphire, especially since the Sapphire was recently named the fastest family saloon on the market. However, the Lucid Air is not a vehicle to overlook. This model holds a number of its own records, including the Grand Touring’s longest driving range on a single charge, and to many of its customers are convinence, it also holds the record of the fastest-charging electric vehicle. It can give thanks to its 200 kW charging capabilities for that one. It has several different versions which can produce horsepower ranging from 430 to 1,234 horses. As this is Lucid’s first-ever attempt at producing an electric car, it is an excellent piece of machinery. Even the starting price of $69,900 would not put many consumers off due to all its long-term benefits.