Over 0–100 km/h, i3 I01 wins (7,24 s vs 8,12 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | i3 I01 | 5 E-Tech Electric 150 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.24 s | 8.12 s | 0.88 s · i3 I01 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.40 s | 16.14 s | 0.74 s · i3 I01 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.80 s | 30.62 s | 0.82 s · i3 I01 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 150 km/h | 150 km/h | Same |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.47 kg/hp | 10.16 kg/hp | better ratio · i3 I01 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | i3 I01 | 5 E-Tech Electric 150 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.88 s | 2.07 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.14 s | 3.46 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.25 s | 5.85 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.24 s | 8.12 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.85 s | 11.18 s |
| 400 m standing start | 15.40 s | 16.14 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.80 s | 30.62 s |
| Top speed | 150 km/h | 150 km/h |
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 170 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 270 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic, single-speed with fixed ratio (9.665:1) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 150 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 245 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 524 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the i3 hits 100 km/h in 7.24 s versus 8.12 s for the 5 E-Tech Electric 150. At this point, the i3 leads by 0.88 s and sits roughly 9 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the i3 is doing 122 km/h against 117 km/h for the 5 E-Tech Electric 150. The gap is 0.47 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the i3 crosses the line in 15.40 s versus 16.13 s. The 0.73 s gap represents roughly 29 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the i3 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 150 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the i3 finishes in 29.80 s versus 30.62 s, with a 0.82 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (150 vs 150 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals share the same electronic speed cap: the i3 and the 5 E-Tech Electric 150 are governed to 150 km/h. At that speed, standard-fit tyres approach their safety threshold - an industrial ceiling common to most electric vehicles in this segment. Neither car shows its true aerodynamic potential in this duel.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.47 kg/hp vs 10.16 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.23 seconds. The 0.88 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Over 0–100 km/h, i3 I01 wins (7,24 s vs 8,12 s).
i3 I01 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,24 seconds (calibrated simulation).
i3 I01: 170 hp, ratio 7,47 kg/hp. 5 E-Tech Electric 150: 150 hp, ratio 10,16 kg/hp.
i3 I01: 150 km/h. 5 E-Tech Electric 150: 150 km/h.