Over 0–100 km/h, Megane E-Tech Electric 217 wins (7,54 s vs 13,48 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
13.48 s
| Measure | Megane E-Tech Electric 217 | Spring Electric 65 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.54 s | 13.48 s | 5.94 s · Megane E-Tech Electric 217 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.62 s | 19.46 s | 3.84 s · Megane E-Tech Electric 217 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.17 s | 36.80 s | 7.63 s · Megane E-Tech Electric 217 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 160 km/h | 125 km/h | 35 km/h · Megane E-Tech Electric 217 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.80 kg/hp | 15.14 kg/hp | better ratio · Megane E-Tech Electric 217 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Megane E-Tech Electric 217 | Spring Electric 65 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.13 s | 3.12 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.56 s | 5.23 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.75 s | 9.27 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.54 s | 13.48 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.87 s | 19.85 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 17.64 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15.62 s | 19.46 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 29.17 s | 36.80 s |
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 125 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 | 218 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 300 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 700 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 65 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor 48 kW |
| Torque | 113 Nm | |
| Weight | 984 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 hits 100 km/h in 7.54 s versus 13.48 s for the Spring Electric 65. At this point, the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 leads by 5.94 s and sits roughly 34 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 is doing 124 km/h against 97 km/h for the Spring Electric 65. The gap is 2.42 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 crosses the line in 15.61 s versus 19.46 s. The 3.84 s gap represents roughly 121 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 160 km/h versus 125 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 finishes in 29.16 s versus 36.79 s, with a 7.63 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Megane E-Tech Electric 217 is capped at 160 km/h, the Spring Electric 65 at 125 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 (7.80 kg/hp vs 15.14 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
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Over 0–100 km/h, Megane E-Tech Electric 217 wins (7,54 s vs 13,48 s).
Megane E-Tech Electric 217 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,54 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Megane E-Tech Electric 217: 218 hp, ratio 7,80 kg/hp. Spring Electric 65: 65 hp, ratio 15,14 kg/hp.
Megane E-Tech Electric 217: 160 km/h. Spring Electric 65: 125 km/h.