Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Long Range RWD wins (5,72 s vs 7,24 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | Model 3 Long Range RWD | i3 I01 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 5.72 s | 7.24 s | 1.52 s · Model 3 Long Range RWD |
| 400 m standing start | 14.16 s | 15.40 s | 1.24 s · Model 3 Long Range RWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.28 s | 29.80 s | 3.52 s · Model 3 Long Range RWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 224 km/h | 150 km/h | 74 km/h · Model 3 Long Range RWD |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.71 kg/hp | 7.47 kg/hp | better ratio · Model 3 Long Range RWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Model 3 Long Range RWD | i3 I01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.51 s | 1.88 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.52 s | 3.14 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.19 s | 5.25 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.72 s | 7.24 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.74 s | 9.85 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 14.66 s | - |
| 0–200 km/h | 29.94 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 14.16 s | 15.40 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 26.28 s | 29.80 s |
| Top speed | 224 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 | 258 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 446 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 730 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 170 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 250 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 270 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic, single-speed with fixed ratio (9.665:1) |
Off the line, the Model 3 Long Range RWD hits 100 km/h in 5.72 s versus 7.24 s for the i3. At this point, the Model 3 Long Range RWD leads by 1.52 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 Long Range RWD is doing 131 km/h against 122 km/h for the i3. The gap is 0.92 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model 3 Long Range RWD crosses the line in 14.16 s versus 15.40 s. The 1.24 s gap represents roughly 51 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model 3 Long Range RWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 174 km/h versus 150 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model 3 Long Range RWD finishes in 26.28 s versus 29.80 s, with a 3.52 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model 3 Long Range RWD is capped at 225 km/h, the i3 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 (6.71 kg/hp vs 7.47 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 11.47 seconds. The 1.52 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 Long Range RWD wins (5,72 s vs 7,24 s).
Model 3 Long Range RWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 5,72 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model 3 Long Range RWD: 258 hp, ratio 6,71 kg/hp. i3 I01: 170 hp, ratio 7,47 kg/hp.
Model 3 Long Range RWD: 224 km/h. i3 I01: 150 km/h.