Over 0–100 km/h, Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) wins (5,24 s vs 7,54 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) | Megane E-Tech Electric 217 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.24 s | 7.54 s | 2.30 s · Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) |
| 400 m standing start | 13.08 s | 15.62 s | 2.54 s · Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.92 s | 29.17 s | 6.25 s · Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 230 km/h | 160 km/h | 70 km/h · Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 4.59 kg/hp | 7.80 kg/hp | better ratio · Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) | Megane E-Tech Electric 217 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.56 s | 2.13 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.60 s | 3.56 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.18 s | 5.75 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.24 s | 7.54 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 6.38 s | 9.87 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 9.99 s | 17.64 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 14.30 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 13.08 s | 15.62 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 22.92 s | 29.17 s |
| Top speed | 230 km/h | 160 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 | 469 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PSM) |
| Torque | 357 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 151 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed front / Two-speed dog-ring rear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 218 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 700 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) hits 100 km/h in 5.24 s versus 7.54 s for the Megane E-Tech Electric 217. At this point, the Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) leads by 2.30 s and sits roughly 20 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) is doing 148 km/h against 124 km/h for the Megane E-Tech Electric 217. The gap is 1.61 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) crosses the line in 13.07 s versus 15.61 s. The 2.54 s gap represents roughly 103 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 217 km/h versus 160 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) finishes in 22.91 s versus 29.16 s, with a 6.25 s lead.
The Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) features all-wheel drive (AWD) against the Megane E-Tech Electric 217’s FWD. 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 with Performance Battery Plus (PB) is capped at 230 km/h, the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 at 160 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 (4.59 kg/hp vs 7.80 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.36 seconds. The 2.30 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 with Performance Battery Plus (PB) wins (5,24 s vs 7,54 s).
Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,24 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB): 469 hp, ratio 4,59 kg/hp. Megane E-Tech Electric 217: 218 hp, ratio 7,80 kg/hp.
Taycan with Performance Battery Plus (PB): 230 km/h. Megane E-Tech Electric 217: 160 km/h.