The Goodwood Hillclimb is a prestigious race that takes place during the famed Goodwood Festival of Speed.
The event tests the resolve of the most competitive automakers and drivers the world over.
So, what are the fastest EVs up the Goodwood Hillclimb?
Image Credit:Porsche
McMurtry Speirling: 39.08 seconds
The McMurtry Speirling is the fastest car around the Goodwood Hillclimb ever.
Yes, you read that right; an EV is the official overall record holder for the event.
It’s also the last car you’d imagine speeding through the historic lands of Goodwood House.
Of course, this also includes the Goodwood Hillclimb.
VW ID.R: 39.90 Seconds
The VW ID.R is a marvel of engineering.
It’s obviously not a road legal vehicle, but that makes it even more ludicrous.
Instead, it’s a full-on race car that’s not shy about looking like one.
The appearance is a futuristic prototype racer, but it’s also an EV.
This thing is serious.
NIO EP9: 44.32 Seconds
The NIO EP9 is one of the craziest-looking electric hypercars out there.
In fact, it’s probably the wildest-looking hypercar, period.
The wide stance and the enormous wing make this electric vehicle unmistakable.
It’s also supremely quick, which isn’t a surprise because the motors deliver 1MW of power.
If you’re unfamiliar with EV speak, this translates to roughly 1,360 metric horsepower.
NIO also features a swappable battery, an amazing feature for motorsports-oriented EVs.
Not because it looks the most outrageous or is the fastest.
Its appeal mostly stems from how normal it looks.
It can easily pass as a high-performance version of a normal production Porsche Cayman.
The reality is completely different, though.
This is no ordinary Cayman.
In fact, it doesn’t even have an internal combustion engine.
So if you’re on track and suddenly run out of juice, don’t worry.
Ford Pro Electric SuperVan: 46.58 Seconds
The SuperVan is the craziest car on this list by a mile.
It’s a Ford van with 2,000 horsepower courtesy of four electric motors.
If that’s not wild enough for you, how about 0-60 MPH in less than two seconds?
That’s right there withthe ultra-fast Tesla Model S Plaid, and the Ford SuperVan is a van!
The Ford Pro SuperVan tackled the Goodwood Hillclimb in 46.58 seconds.
If you watch the video of the SuperVan’s run, it looks as ridiculous as you’d think.
Soon, motorsports around the world will be dominated by electric vehicles.
