Over 0–100 km/h, Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 wins (9,44 s vs 9,77 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
9.77 s
| Measure | ë-C4 FWD | Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9.77 s | 9.44 s | 0.33 s · Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 |
| 400 m standing start | 17.29 s | 17.08 s | 0.21 s · Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.40 s | 32.54 s | 1.14 s · ë-C4 FWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 204 km/h | 140 km/h | 64 km/h · ë-C4 FWD |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11.25 kg/hp | 11.04 kg/hp | better ratio · Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | ë-C4 FWD | Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.48 s | 2.38 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 4.14 s | 3.99 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 7.01 s | 6.76 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.77 s | 9.44 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 13.48 s | 13.10 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 27.16 s | - |
| 0–200 km/h | 83.94 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 17.29 s | 17.08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.40 s | 32.54 s |
| Top speed | 204 km/h | 140 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 | 136 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 260 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 530 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 136 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (R135) |
| Torque | 245 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 502 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed reducer (BEV) |
Off the line, the Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 hits 100 km/h in 9.44 s versus 9.77 s for the ë-C4 FWD. At this point, the Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 leads by 0.33 s and sits roughly 4 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 is doing 111 km/h against 110 km/h for the ë-C4 FWD. The gap is 0.17 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 crosses the line in 17.08 s versus 17.29 s. The 0.21 s gap represents roughly 8 m of track - barely a car length.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 maxes out at 140 km/h while the ë-C4 FWD keeps accelerating towards 204 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.09 s.
Around 649 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the ë-C4 FWD overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 64 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the ë-C4 FWD finishes in 31.39 s versus 32.53 s. The 1.14 s delta in favour of the ë-C4 FWD shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the ë-C4 FWD is capped at 150 km/h, the Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 at 140 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 (11.25 kg/hp vs 11.04 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 15.91 seconds. The 0.33 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, Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 wins (9,44 s vs 9,77 s).
ë-C4 FWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9,77 seconds (calibrated simulation).
ë-C4 FWD: 136 hp, ratio 11,25 kg/hp. Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50: 136 hp, ratio 11,04 kg/hp.
ë-C4 FWD: 204 km/h. Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50: 140 km/h.