Over 0–100 km/h, Han EV AWD 380kW wins (3,86 s vs 8,07 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Han EV AWD 380kW | 520e G30 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3.86 s | 8.07 s | 4.21 s · Han EV AWD 380kW |
| 400 m standing start | 12.05 s | 15.87 s | 3.82 s · Han EV AWD 380kW |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.05 s | 29.49 s | 5.44 s · Han EV AWD 380kW |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 180 km/h | 213 km/h | 33 km/h · 520e G30 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.22 kg/hp | 9.31 kg/hp | better ratio · Han EV AWD 380kW |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Han EV AWD 380kW | 520e G30 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.10 s | 1.44 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1.83 s | 2.58 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2.94 s | 5.37 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.86 s | 8.07 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5.02 s | 11.61 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8.48 s | 22.82 s |
| 0–200 km/h | - | 52.29 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12.05 s | 15.87 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 24.05 s | 29.49 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 213 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 | 517 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 680 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 180 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reduction AWD |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 204 hp | 4 cyl |
| Torque | 350 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Eight-speed Steptronic transmission |
Off the line, the Han EV AWD 380kW hits 100 km/h in 3.86 s versus 8.07 s for the 520e. At this point, the Han EV AWD 380kW leads by 4.21 s and sits roughly 16 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Han EV AWD 380kW is doing 154 km/h against 113 km/h for the 520e. The gap is 2.32 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Han EV AWD 380kW crosses the line in 12.05 s versus 15.86 s. The 3.82 s gap represents roughly 138 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Han EV AWD 380kW continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 180 km/h versus 154 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Han EV AWD 380kW finishes in 24.04 s versus 29.49 s, with a 5.45 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (213 km/h), the 520e never recovers its launch deficit.
The Han EV AWD 380kW features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the 520e’s RWD. At low speeds (0-30, 0-50, 0-80 km/h), AWD doubles the driven contact area: all four wheels transmit torque to the road, virtually eliminating wheelspin at launch. This traction advantage is decisive in the range where the motor delivers peak torque, before power and aerodynamics take over.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Han EV AWD 380kW is capped at 180 km/h, the 520e at 218 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 plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (4.22 kg/hp vs 9.31 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 13.80 seconds. The 4.21 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Han EV AWD 380kW wins (3,86 s vs 8,07 s).
Han EV AWD 380kW goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,86 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Han EV AWD 380kW: 517 hp, ratio 4,22 kg/hp. 520e G30: 204 hp, ratio 9,31 kg/hp.
Han EV AWD 380kW: 180 km/h. 520e G30: 213 km/h.