Electric vehicles have a reputation for being more expensive than their gas-powered counterparts.
This is a fair assessment at the moment, but eventually, EVs will go down in price.
Regardless, some electric cars are insanely expensive and supremely capable.
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Some of the best vehicles currently for sale are electric, especially at the extremes of the price spectrum.
EVs are present in categories as diverse as hypercars, all the way to luxury sedans.
The Rimac Nevera is an electrified hypercar with four electric motors and over 1,900 horsepower.
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The Rimac will also explode from 0-60 MPH in less than two seconds, 1.85 to be precise.
All of this insane performance doesn’t come cheap, especially the full carbon fiber chassis.
Yet, the Bugatti is more than $3,000,000.
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Essentially, the Rimac can be seen as a bargain.
Lucid Air Sapphire: $249,000
The rare Lucid Air Sapphirewill start at $249,000.
Whether it’s worth it or not comes down to individual preference.
Zero to 60 mph in less than two seconds.
Zero to 100 mph in less than four seconds.
The standing quarter mile in less than nine seconds.
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And over 200 mph.
In some instances, like with hypercars, price is a bragging point.
But, in the world of relatively mundane electric sedans, the Lucid comes off overpriced.
Its starting price of $187,400 is difficult to justify compared to the Model S Plaid.
Perhaps the “Porsche Feel” is worth the premium you’ll end up paying over a Tesla.
But, for the smart buyer, the Model S Plaid is a steal compared to the overpriced Porsche.
Even the looks are disappointing in relation to the price point.
In person, a Model S Plaid looks wide and imposing.
Meanwhile, the Taycan looks like a refreshed Porsche Panamera.
Unfortunately, I’m sure this isn’t what Porsche was going for with its ultimate EV.
It’s also one of the most boring looking sedans for sale, EV or not.
Even in AMG spec, the EQS looks like a huge third-generation Toyota Prius.
The interior is extremely nice, though, probably the best interior on a modern vehicle.
The ambient lighting is superb, and the dash is completely filled with screens from side to side.
But, if you’re paying this amount of money, the exterior should also show some flair.
Sadly, it’s as bland as you might get.
However, the EQS is supremely powerful though, with its 649 HP (751 with boost).
This is good for a run from 0 to 60 MPH in 3.4 seconds.
It’s tough to justify the pricing schemes in terms of what you’re getting for the money.
All in all, the Plaid is a true bargain.
Tesla has started a performance revolution with the Model S Plaid.
It’s hard to imagine how supercar makers will top this once they start producing electric vehicles.
Don’t Forget About the Lotus Evija!
This is when EV prices will truly start to become ridiculously high.
