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Fastest Electric Cars in the UK 2026
Who says you can't drive a car that's both fast and zero-emissions? Below we rank the UK's all electric cars for quickest acceleration off the mark—and identify the best affordable EVs for speed if you're on a budget.
Fastest Electric Cars in the UK
The fastest electric cars in the UK used to be by Tesla, but the EV market has been changing rapidly and in 2026 the battery electric vehicles (BEVs) with the quickest 0-60 acceleration are made by Porsche, Audi, Maserati, Lotus and MG.
The Porsche dominates the BEV market for speed—not only for rapid acceleration but also the sheer number of models and trim levels available that deliver 0-60 in under 3 seconds. In all, 12 of the top 20 fastest BEVs are Porsches!
Here's the list of the fastest 20 BEVs in the UK for 2026 (well, there are 21 in the list, because there was a tie for 20th):
| Fastest BEVs in UK | Vehicle | 0-62 mph (seconds) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Weissach | 2.2 |
| 2 | Porsche Taycan Turbo GT | 2.3 |
| 3 | Porsche Taycan Turbo S | 2.4 |
| 4 | Porsche Taycan Turbo S Sport Turismo | 2.4 |
| 5 | Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric (MY26) | 2.5 |
| 6 | Audi RS e-tron GT performance | 2.5 |
| 7 | Porsche Taycan Turbo S Cross Turismo | 2.5 |
| 8 | Maserati GranTurismo Folgore | 2.7 |
| 9 | Porsche Taycan Turbo | 2.7 |
| 10 | Porsche Taycan Turbo Sport Turismo | 2.7 |
| 11 | Audi RS e-tron GT | 2.8 |
| 12 | Lotus Emeya 900 | 2.8 |
| 13 | Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo | 2.8 |
| 14 | Lotus Eletre 900 | 2.9 |
| 15 | MG IM5 Performance | 3.2 |
| 16 | MG Cyberster GT | 3.2 |
| 17 | Hyundai IONIQ 6 N (MY26) | 3.2 |
| 18 | Polestar 5 Performance | 3.2 |
| 19 | Porsche Macan Turbo Electric (MY26) | 3.3 |
| 20 | Porsche Taycan GTS | 3.3 |
| 21 | Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo | 3.3 |
No car in the top 14 vehicles in the list above costs less than £126,000. It costs real money to go fast!
Only the MG and Hyundai cost less than £100,000 to buy.
Given most people spend less than that on cars, let's have a look at more affordable BEVs that still push your head into the headrest when you step on it.
Fastest Affordable Electric Cars
For those wanting to spend less money, there are some really nice EV options in the UK that will still give you a thrill when you drive but are easier on the wallet. In fact, we found nine all electric cars that meet two criteria: 0-62 mph acceleration in 5.5 seconds or less and starting OTR prices under £45,000. These more-affordable-yet-quick cars are all available in the UK in 2026:
| More Affordable, Fast BEVs | 0-62 mph (seconds) | Starting OTR Price |
|---|---|---|
| MG MG4 XPOWER (MY26) | 3.8 | £33,995 |
| Volvo EX30 Single Motor ER (MY24) | 5.3 | £37,260 |
| BYD ATTO 3 Evo RWD Design (MY26) | 5.5 | £40,000 |
| BYD ATTO 3 Evo AWD Excellence (MY26) | 3.9 | £42,000 |
| Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance (MY24) | 3.6 | £42,360 |
| MG MGS6 EV Dual Motor 77 kWh | 5.1 | £43,995 |
| Smart #1 Brabus (MY23) | 3.9 | £44,960 |
| Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (Highland) | 5.1 | £44,990 |
| MG IM5 Long Range | 4.9 | £44,995 |
FAQs
Methodology
We analysed data from the EV Database on acceleration and starting OTR prices to create our list of the fastest EVs in the UK and the most affordable fast EVs.
This article was updated in February 2026 to reflect the 2026 BEV market in the UK.