Over 0–100 km/h, i3s I01 wins (6,81 s vs 10,04 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | i3s I01 | Megane E-Tech Electric 130 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.81 s | 10.04 s | 3.23 s · i3s I01 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.05 s | 17.41 s | 2.36 s · i3s I01 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.59 s | 32.22 s | 3.63 s · i3s I01 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 150 km/h | 10 km/h · i3s I01 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.01 kg/hp | 12.40 kg/hp | better ratio · i3s I01 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | i3s I01 | Megane E-Tech Electric 130 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.77 s | 2.38 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.96 s | 3.99 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.95 s | 7.04 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.81 s | 10.04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.25 s | 14.12 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.98 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15.05 s | 17.41 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.59 s | 32.22 s |
| Top speed | 160 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 | 184 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic, single-speed with fixed ratio (9.665:1) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 131 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 624 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the i3s hits 100 km/h in 6.81 s versus 10.04 s for the Megane E-Tech Electric 130. At this point, the i3s leads by 3.23 s and sits roughly 25 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the i3s is doing 124 km/h against 108 km/h for the Megane E-Tech Electric 130. The gap is 1.57 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the i3s crosses the line in 15.05 s versus 17.41 s. The 2.36 s gap represents roughly 84 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the i3s continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 160 km/h versus 146 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the i3s finishes in 28.59 s versus 32.22 s, with a 3.63 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (160 vs 150 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the i3s is capped at 160 km/h, the Megane E-Tech Electric 130 at 150 km/h. This isn’t a physical engine limit - it’s a manufacturer choice, usually for tyre safety or homologation reasons. Neither car reaches its true aerodynamic top speed.
With two electric powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.01 kg/hp vs 12.40 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.85 seconds. The 3.23 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, i3s I01 wins (6,81 s vs 10,04 s).
i3s I01 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,81 seconds (calibrated simulation).
i3s I01: 184 hp, ratio 7,01 kg/hp. Megane E-Tech Electric 130: 131 hp, ratio 12,40 kg/hp.
i3s I01: 160 km/h. Megane E-Tech Electric 130: 150 km/h.