Buyers have more choices than ever when it comes to electric vehicles. Traditional automakers like Ford, Kia, and Volkswagen offer the Mach-E, EV6, and ID.4 respectively. A new Carwow video races up the tree to determine which car is fastest over the quarter mile, pitting the mid-range Mach-E and EV6 against the top-tier ID.4 GTX.
The Mach-E’s twin-motor setup delivers 350 horsepower (260 kilowatts) and 427 pound-feet (580 Newton-meters) of torque to all four wheels. It weighs 4,845 pounds (2,198 kilograms). The Volkswagen ID.4 GTX does less, delivering 300 hp (223 kW) and 346 lb-ft (470 Nm) of torque. It also has all-wheel drive, but it’s heavier than the Mach-E at 4,903 lb (2,224 kg). The all-wheel-drive Kia EV6 produces 325 hp (242 kW) and 446 lb-ft (605 Nm) of torque. It is the lightest at 4,607 lb (2,090 kg).
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The trio competed in two drag races from a standing start. The first saw all three get off to even starts, but their performance differences widened throughout the race, with the Kia moving away from the Mustang and the Mustang moving away from the Volkswagen. The second race was not much different, with the cars finishing in the same order.
The Kia was the fastest of the three over the quarter mile, completing it in 13.6 seconds. The Mustang was right behind it, finishing second with a time of 13.9 seconds. The Volkswagen took third place, needing 14.3 seconds to finish the race.
The results did not change for the two rolling races, with the Kia dominating and the Volkswagen trailing. However, VW does not finish as far behind in the second fight. The Kia also wins both braking tests, coming to a stop faster than the other two. Carwow also tested the cars’ regenerative braking systems to determine the strongest setup, and the Kia won again.
The Kia and Ford both offer more powerful models, but their midrange options make them perfect competitors to the ID.4. The Volkswagen may not be the fastest of the bunch, but speed and performance aren’t the market’s highest priority, even though automakers have no problem churning out fast all-electric crossovers.
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