When reviewing electric sports cars, we focused more heavily on engagement, weight management and performance as opposed to range and efficiency.
Here’s what we assessed:
Ride and handling
Electric sports cars are inherently heavy, due to their batteries. We evaluated how each manufacturer masks that mass through suspension tuning, torque vectoring and battery placement. We tested steering feedback and front-end bite on demanding UK B-roads to see which cars maximised driver engagement.
Performance
While 0–62mph times are a given with EVs, we looked at mid-range punch and throttle modulation. We assessed how the power is delivered – whether it’s a whip-cracking jolt or a progressive surge – and how the car manages the battery during repeated high-speed runs.
Braking and recuperation
The transition between regenerative braking and friction braking is often where performance EVs falter. We tested pedal weight and consistency under heavy use, ensuring the car remains predictable when slowing down from high speeds into a corner.
Driver engagement and sound
We evaluated the seating position, the tactile quality of the controls and the effectiveness of any synthetic sounds designed to replace the traditional combustion engine note.
Charging and thermal management
For cars designed to be driven hard, the ability to replenish charge quickly is vital. We assessed 10–80% charging speeds and checked if the battery cooling systems could handle back-to-back performance runs.