Over 0–100 km/h, Born wins (7,23 s vs 9,44 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Born | Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.23 s | 9.44 s | 2.21 s · Born |
| 400 m standing start | 15.39 s | 17.08 s | 1.69 s · Born |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.98 s | 32.54 s | 3.56 s · Born |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 140 km/h | 20 km/h · Born |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 8.51 kg/hp | 11.04 kg/hp | better ratio · Born |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Born | Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.88 s | 2.38 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.15 s | 3.99 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.26 s | 6.76 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.23 s | 9.44 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.79 s | 13.10 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18.15 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15.39 s | 17.08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28.98 s | 32.54 s |
| Top speed | 160 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 | 201 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 310 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 710 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| 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 Born hits 100 km/h in 7.23 s versus 9.44 s for the Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50. At this point, the Born leads by 2.21 s and sits roughly 21 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Born is doing 122 km/h against 111 km/h for the Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50. The gap is 1.15 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Born crosses the line in 15.39 s versus 17.08 s. The 1.69 s gap represents roughly 62 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Born continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 160 km/h versus 140 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Born finishes in 28.98 s versus 32.53 s, with a 3.55 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Born is capped at 160 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 (8.51 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 15.57 seconds. The 2.21 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, Born wins (7,23 s vs 9,44 s).
Born goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,23 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Born: 201 hp, ratio 8,51 kg/hp. Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50: 136 hp, ratio 11,04 kg/hp.
Born: 160 km/h. Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50: 140 km/h.