Three titans hit the drag strip in a battle for supremacy among the world’s most powerful electric production cars in a video shared by DragTimes YouTube channel. Representing sheer electric power were the Tesla Plaid with 1,020 horsepower, the Lucid Air Sapphire with 1,234 horsepower, and the Rimac Nevera with a jaw-dropping 1,914 horsepower.
The first matchup paired the Lucid Sapphire against a Tesla Plaid with the Track Pack. Both cars were at 95% charge and preconditioned for drag performance. In a half-mile sprint at the Avon Park airstrip, the Lucid Sapphire edged the Tesla by a narrow margin. The Sapphire completed the half-mile in 14.4 seconds at 187 mph, while the Plaid followed close behind at 14.5 seconds and 186 mph. The Tesla launched better, but the Lucid’s raw power ultimately secured the win.
In the next race, the Sapphire faced off against a Rimac Nevera. This engineering marvel features four electric motors that can generate over 1,900 horsepower, advanced torque vectoring, and a carbon-fiber monocoque; the Revera has a top speed of 258 mph.
In the head-to-head half-mile race, the Rimac effortlessly outpaced the Lucid Sapphire. Despite traction issues on an unprepared surface, the Rimac hit a blistering 204 mph in just over 13 seconds. Its acceleration was relentless, even as it fought for grip off the line. The Sapphire, while powerful, couldn’t match the Nevera’s raw performance.
For the finale, all three cars—the Tesla Plaid, Lucid Sapphire, and Rimac Nevera—lined up for a three-way race. The Plaid struggled with launch issues, and the Rimac’s overwhelming power allowed it to dominate the field again. In a subsequent roll race, the Rimac again dominated its competitors.
