Sur 0–100 km/h, Model X Plaid gagne (2,63 s vs 4,83 s).
Performance comparison
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
Simulation
Calibration
Physics model calibrated on manufacturer splits. The limited top speed is not the real aerodynamic top speed of the vehicles.
| Model X Plaid | I-PACE EV400 | |
|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 2,63 s−2,21 s | 4,83 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,09 s−3,10 s | 13,19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18,56 s−5,80 s | 24,36 s |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 262 km/h+62 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 2,40 kg/hpbetter ratio | 5,52 kg/hp |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
Simulated performance at each stage. Winner in green.
| Palier | Model X Plaid | I-PACE EV400 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 0,78 s | 1,33 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 1,31 s | 2,22 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 2,09 s | 3,62 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 2,63 s | 4,83 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 3,27 s | 6,40 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 5,15 s | 11,23 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 7,78 s | 18,88 s |
| 400 m standing start | 10,09 s | 13,19 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 18,56 s | 24,36 s |
| Top speed | 262 km/h | 200 km/h |
Manufacturer technical specifications. The power-to-weight ratio is the key physical factor in a drag race.
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 1020 hp | Triple Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 1424 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 445 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Integrale (AWD) | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 400 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 696 Nm | |
| Weight | 2 208 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | — | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
Off the line, the Model X Plaid hits 100 km/h in 2.63 s versus 4.84 s for the I-PACE EV400. At this point, the Model X Plaid leads by 2.21 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the Model X Plaid is doing 184 km/h against 141 km/h for the I-PACE EV400. The gap is 2.00 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the Model X Plaid crosses the line in 10.09 s versus 13.18 s. The 3.10 s gap represents roughly 140 m of track — a gap visible to the naked eye.
Past 400 metres, the Model X Plaid continues to build its lead. At 600 metres, it runs at 256 km/h versus 192 km/h. At 1,000 metres, the Model X Plaid finishes in 18.56 s versus 24.36 s, with a 5.80 s lead.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the Model X Plaid is capped at 262 km/h, the I-PACE EV400 at 200 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 (2.40 kg/hp vs 5.52 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 7.37 seconds. The 2.21 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
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Sur 0–100 km/h, Model X Plaid gagne (2,63 s vs 4,83 s).
Model X Plaid passe de 0 à 100 km/h en 2,63 secondes (simulation calibrée).
Model X Plaid : 1020 hp, ratio 2,40 kg/hp. I-PACE EV400 : 400 hp, ratio 5,52 kg/hp.
Model X Plaid : 262 km/h. I-PACE EV400 : 200 km/h.