The electric car market is rapidly growing, and Ford, Kia and Volkswagen already have very capable crossover SUVs running on battery power – the Mach-E, the EV6 and the ID.4, respectively. One has to wonder: how do they compare on the drag strip?
This video by Carwow has all the answers, but first, a bit of statistics. The Mach-E dual-wields its electric motors for 350 PS (345 hp / 257 kW) and 580 Nm (428 lb-ft) of torque driving all four wheels. It is quite a heavyweight at 2,198 kilos (4,845 pounds).
The Volkswagen ID.4 GTX lags behind the Mach-E slightly with its 300 PS (296 hp / 221 kW) and 470 Nm (347 lb-ft) of torque. The dual-motor AWD system is more or less the same here, but the eco-friendly German is also heavier than its overseas rival at 2,224 kg (4,903 lbs).
Rounding off the dragstrip trio is the Kia EV6. Its specs fall in between the two other contenders: 325 PS (321 hp / 239 kW) and 605 Nm (446 lb-ft) of torque. However, where the EV6 gets the upper hand is weight. Tipping the scales at 2,090 kg (4,608 lbs), it is marginally lighter, giving it a very real advantage in acceleration racing.
The video compares the e-SUVs in a few standing races and a number of brake tests, including regenerative brake efficiency tests.