Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 RWD wins (6,00 s vs 8,36 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 RWD | 9 E-Tense 250 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.00 s | 8.36 s | 2.36 s · Model 3 RWD |
| 400 m standing start | 14.23 s | 16.22 s | 1.99 s · Model 3 RWD |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.66 s | 28.57 s | 2.91 s · Model 3 RWD |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 201 km/h | 235 km/h | 34 km/h · 9 E-Tense 250 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.21 kg/hp | 7.51 kg/hp | better ratio · Model 3 RWD |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | Model 3 RWD | 9 E-Tense 250 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 1.65 s | 2.40 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 2.76 s | 4.01 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 4.49 s | 6.47 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.00 s | 8.36 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 7.92 s | 10.88 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 13.46 s | 18.12 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 22.08 s | 31.70 s |
| 400 m standing start | 14.23 s | 16.22 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 25.66 s | 28.57 s |
| Top speed | 201 km/h | 235 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 | 282 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 461 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 752 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 253 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 520 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 900 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | - | |
| Gearbox | 8-speed automatic |
Off the line, the Model 3 RWD hits 100 km/h in 6.00 s versus 8.36 s for the 9 E-Tense 250. At this point, the Model 3 RWD leads by 2.36 s and sits roughly 27 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model 3 RWD is doing 133 km/h against 121 km/h for the 9 E-Tense 250. The gap is 1.56 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model 3 RWD crosses the line in 14.23 s versus 16.22 s. The 1.99 s gap represents roughly 81 m of track - a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model 3 RWD continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 185 km/h versus 170 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model 3 RWD finishes in 25.66 s versus 28.57 s, with a 2.91 s lead. Despite a higher top speed (235 km/h), the 9 E-Tense 250 never recovers its launch deficit.
Electronically capped at 201 km/h, the Model 3 RWD never reaches its natural aerodynamic ceiling in this duel. That’s not a physical limit of the motor - it’s a deliberate manufacturer decision, typically tied to standard-fit tyre ratings or model-range positioning.
With two plug-in hybrid powertrains, the difference comes down to power-to-weight ratio (6.21 kg/hp vs 7.51 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 12.32 seconds. The 2.36 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, Model 3 RWD wins (6,00 s vs 8,36 s).
Model 3 RWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6,00 seconds (calibrated simulation).
Model 3 RWD: 282 hp, ratio 6,21 kg/hp. 9 E-Tense 250: 253 hp, ratio 7,51 kg/hp.
Model 3 RWD: 201 km/h. 9 E-Tense 250: 235 km/h.