Over 0–100 km/h, i3s I01 wins (6,81 s vs 7,45 s).
Simulated drag race 0 → 1,000 m in real time. Synchronised speed counters and stopwatch. Physics calibration on 7 manufacturer measurements.
| Measure | MONA M03 | i3s I01 | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.45 s | 6.81 s | 0.64 s · i3s I01 |
| 400 m standing start | 15.48 s | 15.05 s | 0.43 s · i3s I01 |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.51 s | 28.59 s | 1.08 s · MONA M03 |
| Top speed (electronically limited) | 200 km/h | 160 km/h | 40 km/h · MONA M03 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 7.60 kg/hp | 7.01 kg/hp | better ratio · i3s I01 |
Standing-start drag race, calibrated on manufacturer splits. The gap shows at each stage.
| Stage | MONA M03 | i3s I01 |
|---|---|---|
| 0–30 km/h | 2.16 s | 1.77 s |
| 0–50 km/h | 3.61 s | 2.96 s |
| 0–80 km/h | 5.80 s | 4.95 s |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.45 s | 6.81 s |
| 0–120 km/h | 9.58 s | 9.25 s |
| 0–160 km/h | 16.40 s | 16.98 s |
| 0–200 km/h | 27.72 s | - |
| 400 m standing start | 15.48 s | 15.05 s |
| 1,000 m standing start | 27.51 s | 28.59 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 160 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 | 208 hp | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor |
| Torque | 240 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 581 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Single-speed fixed gear |
| Characteristic | Value | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 184 hp | Pending |
| Torque | 270 Nm | |
| Weight | 1 290 kg | manufacturer kerb weight |
| Drivetrain | Propulsion | |
| Gearbox | Automatic, single-speed with fixed ratio (9.665:1) |
Off the line, the i3s hits 100 km/h in 6.81 s versus 7.45 s for the MONA M03. At this point, the i3s leads by 0.64 s and sits roughly 15 m ahead.
At 200 metres, the i3s is doing 124 km/h against 126 km/h for the MONA M03. The gap is 0.54 s. The challenger starts to claw back ground.
At 400 metres standing start, the i3s crosses the line in 15.05 s versus 15.48 s. The 0.44 s gap represents roughly 19 m of track - two to three car lengths.
Past 400 metres, the situation changes. The i3s maxes out at 160 km/h while the MONA M03 keeps accelerating towards 200 km/h. At 600 metres, the gap has dropped to 0.24 s.
Around 704 metres, both vehicles are level. This is the inversion point: the MONA M03 overcomes its launch deficit thanks to a 40 km/h higher top speed.
At 1,000 metres, the MONA M03 finishes in 27.51 s versus 28.59 s. The 1.08 s delta in favour of the MONA M03 shows that top speed makes a clear difference.
Both rivals are electronically governed, but not at the same level: the MONA M03 is capped at 200 km/h, the i3s at 160 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 (7.60 kg/hp vs 7.01 kg/hp) and transmission (Automatic vs Automatic).
In European road use (130 km/h max), both vehicles reach the legal speed limit in under 10.92 seconds. The 0.64 s difference in 0 to 100 km/h is mostly felt in motorway merging and overtaking.
Over 0–100 km/h, i3s I01 wins (6,81 s vs 7,45 s).
MONA M03 goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7,45 seconds (calibrated simulation).
MONA M03: 208 hp, ratio 7,60 kg/hp. i3s I01: 184 hp, ratio 7,01 kg/hp.
MONA M03: 200 km/h. i3s I01: 160 km/h.