Over 0–100 km/h, Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 wins (9,44 s vs 11,07 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
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| Measure | Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 | ë-C3 FWD | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9.44 s | 11.07 s | 1.63 s · Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 |
| 400 m standing start | 17.08 s | 18.19 s | 1.11 s · Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 32.54 s | 32.85 s | 0.31 s · Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 140 km/h | 192 km/h | 52 km/h · ë-C3 FWD |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11.04 kg/hp | 12.53 kg/hp | better ratio · Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 | ë-C3 FWD |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.38 s | 2.86 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.99 s | 4.79 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.76 s | 8.00 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.44 s | 11.07 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 13.10 s | 15.28 s |
| 0–160 km/h | - | 32.47 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17.08 s | 18.19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 32.54 s | 32.85 s |
| Top speed | 140 km/h | 192 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 | 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) |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 113 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 416 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Traction | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 hits 100 km/h in 9.44 s versus 11.07 s for the ë-C3 FWD. At this point, the Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 leads by 1.63 s and sits roughly 20 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 is doing 111 km/h against 106 km/h for the ë-C3 FWD. The gap is 0.86 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 crosses the line in 17.08 s versus 18.19 s. The 1.11 s gap represents roughly 40 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the gap narrows. The Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 maxes out at 140 km/h while the ë-C3 FWD keeps accelerating towards 192 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 1.18 s.
At 1,000 metres, the Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 finishes in 32.53 s versus 32.85 s, with just 0.32 s to spare. The ë-C3 FWD fails to fully close the launch gap.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 is capped at 140 km/h, the ë-C3 FWD at 135 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 (11.04 kg/hp vs 12.53 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 18.12 seconds. The 1.63 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, Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 wins (9,44 s vs 11,07 s).
Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 9,44 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50: 136 hp, ratio 11,04 kg/hp. ë-C3 FWD: 113 hp, ratio 12,53 kg/hp.
Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50: 140 km/h. ë-C3 FWD: 192 km/h.