Over 0–100 km/h, DS9 E-Tense 250 wins (8,36 s vs 12,34 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| DS9 E-Tense 250 | Dolphin Active 70kW | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8,36 s−3,98 s | 12,34 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16,22 s−2,63 s | 18,85 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,57 s−5,78 s | 34,35 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 235 km/h+85 km/h | 150 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7,51 kg/hpbetter ratio | 14,79 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | DS9 E-Tense 250 | Dolphin Active 70kW |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2,40 s | 2,93 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 4,01 s | 4,90 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6,47 s | 8,61 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8,36 s | 12,34 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 10,88 s | 17,62 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 18,12 s | - |
| 0–200 km/h | 31,70 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 16,22 s | 18,85 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 28,57 s | 34,35 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h | 150 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 253 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 520 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 95 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 180 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 405 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reduction |
Off the line, the DS9 E-Tense 250 hits 100 km/h in 8.36 s versus 12.34 s for the Dolphin Active 70kW. At this point, the DS9 E-Tense 250 leads by 3.98 s and sits roughly 23 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the DS9 E-Tense 250 is doing 121 km/h against 101 km/h for the Dolphin Active 70kW. The gap is 1.50 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the DS9 E-Tense 250 crosses the line in 16.22 s versus 18.84 s. The 2.63 s gap represents roughly 87 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the DS9 E-Tense 250 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 170 km/h versus 136 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the DS9 E-Tense 250 finishes in 28.57 s versus 34.35 s, with a 5.78 s lead.
Electronically capped at 150 km/h, the Dolphin Active 70kW never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (7.51 kg/hp vs 14.79 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 21.36 seconds. The 3.98 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Swap one of the two models to explore an equivalent duel in the same segment.
Over 0–100 km/h, DS9 E-Tense 250 wins (8,36 s vs 12,34 s).
DS9 E-Tense 250 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,36 seconds (calibrated simulation).
DS9 E-Tense 250: 253 hp, ratio 7,51 kg/hp. Dolphin Active 70kW: 95 hp, ratio 14,79 kg/hp.
DS9 E-Tense 250: 235 km/h. Dolphin Active 70kW: 150 km/h.