Over 0–100 km/h, Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 wins (9,44 s vs 10,04 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 | Megane E-Tech Electric 130 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 9.44 s | 10.04 s | 0.60 s · Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 |
| 400 m standing start | 17.08 s | 17.41 s | 0.33 s · Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 32.54 s | 32.22 s | 0.32 s · Megane E-Tech Electric 130 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 140 km/h | 150 km/h | 10 km/h · Megane E-Tech Electric 130 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 11.04 kg/hp | 12.40 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 | Megane E-Tech Electric 130 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.38 s | 2.38 s · tight gap |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.99 s | 3.99 s · tight gap |
| 0–80 km/h | 6.76 s | 7.04 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.44 s | 10.04 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 13.10 s | 14.12 s |
| 400 m standing start | 17.08 s | 17.41 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 32.54 s | 32.22 s |
| Top speed | 140 km/h | 150 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 | 131 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 624 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 10.04 s for the Megane E-Tech Electric 130. At this point, the Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 leads by 0.60 s and sits roughly 3 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 is doing 111 km/h against 108 km/h for the Megane E-Tech Electric 130. The gap is 0.16 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 17.41 s. The 0.33 s gap represents roughly 12 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50 maxes out at 140 km/h while the Megane E-Tech Electric 130 keeps accelerating towards 150 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.34 s.
Around 814 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the Megane E-Tech Electric 130 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 10 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the Megane E-Tech Electric 130 finishes in 32.22 s versus 32.53 s. The 0.32 s delta shows an extremely tight race.
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 Megane E-Tech Electric 130 at 150 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 12.40 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 16.85 seconds. The 0.60 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 10,04 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. Megane E-Tech Electric 130: 131 hp, ratio 12,40 kg/hp.
Zoe R135 E-Tech Z.E.50: 140 km/h. Megane E-Tech Electric 130: 150 km/h.