Over 0–100 km/h, Model Y Long Range RWD wins (5,37 s vs 5,68 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
5.37 s
| Measure | Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 | Model Y Long Range RWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.68 s | 5.37 s | 0.31 s · Model Y Long Range RWD |
| 400 m standing start | 13.92 s | 13.91 s | 0.01 s · Model Y Long Range RWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.35 s | 26.20 s | 0.85 s · Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 216 km/h | 16 km/h · Model Y Long Range RWD |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.37 kg/hp | 6.84 kg/hp | better ratio · Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 | Model Y Long Range RWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.42 s | 1.30 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.38 s | 2.17 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.13 s | 3.80 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.68 s | 5.37 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.63 s | 7.45 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.03 s | 14.80 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 21.75 s | 33.31 s |
| 400 m standing start | 13.92 s | 13.91 s · tight gap |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.35 s | 26.20 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 216 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 | 300 hp | Inline-3 Turbo E-Tech (H5F 150) |
| Torque | 420 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 910 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Multi-mode automatic (E-Tech) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 283 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 582 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 935 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Model Y Long Range RWD hits 100 km/h in 5.37 s versus 5.68 s for the Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300. The instant torque of 582 Nm from the electric motor makes the difference. At this point, the Model Y Long Range RWD leads by 0.31 s and sits roughly 5 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model Y Long Range RWD is doing 131 km/h against 133 km/h for the Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300. The gap is 0.20 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model Y Long Range RWD crosses the line in 13.90 s versus 13.92 s. The 0.02 s gap represents roughly 1 m of track
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 maxes out at 200 km/h while the Model Y Long Range RWD keeps accelerating towards 216 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.26 s.
Around 414 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 16 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 finishes in 25.35 s versus 26.20 s. The 0.85 s delta in favour of the Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 is capped at 200 km/h, the Model Y Long Range RWD at 217 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.
Instant electric torque gives an advantage off the line. The higher top speed of the combustion engine gives an advantage over longer distances. The distance at which one catches the other depends on the top speed differential.
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 8.80 seconds. The 0.31 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, Model Y Long Range RWD wins (5,37 s vs 5,68 s).
Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,68 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300: 300 hp, ratio 6,37 kg/hp. Model Y Long Range RWD: 283 hp, ratio 6,84 kg/hp.
Rafale E-Tech Full Hybrid 4x4 300: 200 km/h. Model Y Long Range RWD: 216 km/h.