Over 0–100 km/h, Leaf 40kWh ZE1 wins (8,05 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.
8.05 s
| Measure | Leaf 40kWh ZE1 | Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 8.05 s | 9.44 s | 1.39 s · Leaf 40kWh ZE1 |
| 400 m standing start | 16.04 s | 17.08 s | 1.04 s · Leaf 40kWh ZE1 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.05 s | 32.54 s | 1.49 s · Leaf 40kWh ZE1 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 144 km/h | 140 km/h | 4 km/h · Leaf 40kWh ZE1 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 10.53 kg/hp | 11.04 kg/hp | better ratio · Leaf 40kWh ZE1 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Leaf 40kWh ZE1 | Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.90 s | 2.38 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.17 s | 3.99 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.65 s | 6.76 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.05 s | 9.44 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 11.27 s | 13.10 s |
| 400 m standing start | 16.04 s | 17.08 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 31.05 s | 32.54 s |
| Top speed | 144 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 | 150 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 320 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 579 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | single-speed reduction |
| 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 Leaf 40kWh ZE1 hits 100 km/h in 8.05 s versus 9.44 s for the Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50. At this point, the Leaf 40kWh ZE1 leads by 1.39 s and sits roughly 19 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Leaf 40kWh ZE1 is doing 116 km/h against 111 km/h for the Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50. The gap is 0.83 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Leaf 40kWh ZE1 crosses the line in 16.03 s versus 17.08 s. The 1.05 s gap represents roughly 39 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Leaf 40kWh ZE1 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 144 km/h versus 140 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Leaf 40kWh ZE1 finishes in 31.05 s versus 32.53 s, with a 1.48 s lead. Both vehicles have similar top speeds (144 vs 140 km/h), preventing any comeback.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Leaf 40kWh ZE1 is capped at 144 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 (10.53 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 1.39 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, Leaf 40kWh ZE1 wins (8,05 s vs 9,44 s).
Leaf 40kWh ZE1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 8,05 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Leaf 40kWh ZE1: 150 hp, ratio 10,53 kg/hp. Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50: 136 hp, ratio 11,04 kg/hp.
Leaf 40kWh ZE1: 144 km/h. Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50: 140 km/h.