Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) J1.1 wins (3,95 s vs 5,72 s).
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.
| Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) J1.1 | Model 3 Long Range RWD | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 3,95 s−1,77 s | 5,72 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,02 s−2,14 s | 14,16 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,63 s−4,65 s | 26,28 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 250 km/h+26 km/h | 224 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 3,99 kg/hpbetter ratio | 6,71 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 | Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) J1.1 | Model 3 Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1,11 s | 1,51 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,85 s | 2,52 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,99 s | 4,19 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 3,95 s | 5,72 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 5,16 s | 7,74 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 8,39 s | 14,66 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 12,93 s | 29,94 s |
| 400 m standing start | 12,02 s | 14,16 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 21,63 s | 26,28 s |
| Top speed limited | 250 km/h | 224 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 563 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM) |
| Torque | 650 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 244 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed front / Two-speed dog-ring rear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 258 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 446 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 730 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) hits 100 km/h in 3.95 s versus 5.72 s for the Model 3 Long Range RWD. At this point, the Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) leads by 1.77 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) is doing 155 km/h against 131 km/h for the Model 3 Long Range RWD. The gap is 1.31 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) crosses the line in 12.01 s versus 14.16 s. The 2.14 s gap represents roughly 91 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 218 km/h versus 174 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) finishes in 21.62 s versus 26.28 s, with a 4.66 s lead.
The Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Model 3 Long Range RWD’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 Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) is capped at 249 (i.e. 155 mph - industry threshold) km/h, the Model 3 Long Range RWD at 225 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 (3.99 kg/hp vs 6.71 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 9.03 seconds. The 1.77 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, Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) J1.1 wins (3,95 s vs 5,72 s).
Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) J1.1 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 3,95 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) J1.1: 563 hp, ratio 3,99 kg/hp. Model 3 Long Range RWD: 258 hp, ratio 6,71 kg/hp.
Taycan 4S with Performance Battery Plus (PB) J1.1: 250 km/h. Model 3 Long Range RWD: 224 km/h.