10 Fastest Electric Cars You Can Buy in Canada in 2026

What is the fastest electric car you can buy in Canada? Going by the 0-100 km/h times that manufacturers publish for Canada, it's the Lucid Air Sapphire, at about 2.0 seconds. The Porsche Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package follows at 2.2 seconds, then the Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric and the Rivian R1T Quad. Only 2 of the 10, the Tesla Model 3 Performance and the Cadillac Lyriq-V, are listed below $100,000.

Key Takeaways

• Lucid Canada rates the Air Sapphire at about 2.0 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h, and Porsche Canada rates the 2027 Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package at 2.2 seconds with Launch Control.
• In all, 7 of our 10 picks reach 100 km/h, or 96 km/h for the GM models, in under 3 seconds.
• Speed costs energy: NRCan rates the 2026 Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package at 25.9 kWh/100 km, about 15 per cent more than the 22.5 it gives the 2026 Taycan Turbo on 21-inch Aero wheels.
• Among the 10, 7 have a listed Canadian price above $100,000, the threshold for the federal luxury tax on vehicles.

How We Selected the Fastest Electric Cars in Canada

We ranked fast electric cars by the manufacturer-stated 0-100 km/h time on each brand's Canadian website, read on Oct. 27, 2026. Every electric vehicle had to be offered in the brand's Canadian online configurator when we checked.

Each model line gets one entry, as its quickest version, so the Taycan appears once. Rivian's R1T pickup and R1S SUV share an entry because both use the same 1,025 hp Quad setup.

Coming-soon models don't count (see the FAQ). Neither do models the configurator doesn't offer yet, such as the Lotus Eletre Carbon. We couldn't confirm that Audi Canada's and Tesla Canada's configurators offer the Audi RS e-tron GT performance and the Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast, so they're left out. The Tesla Model S Plaid isn't included because Tesla's Q2 2026 update says it has decommissioned its Model S and Model X production lines. GMC and Cadillac quote 0-96 km/h, a slightly shorter sprint. All are manufacturer claims, not independent testing.

Top Choices: The 10 Fastest Electric Cars on Sale in Canada

The quickest electric cars in Canada are mostly luxury sedans and electric SUVs, plus two pickups that can match them.

1. Lucid Air Sapphire: About 2.0 Seconds

The Air Sapphire is the fastest EV in Canada by its maker's numbers. Lucid Canada lists the 2027 model at about 2.0 seconds to 100 km/h, with a three-motor powertrain making 1,234 hp and a top speed of 330 km/h.

NRCan rates the 2025 Air Sapphire AWD at 20.0 kWh/100 km and 687 km, the longest range of the picks it has rated.

Here's our 2024 Lucid Air first drive.

2. Porsche Taycan Turbo GT With Weissach Package: 2.2 Seconds

Porsche Canada rates the 2027 Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach Package at 2.2 seconds with Launch Control, from up to 1,019 hp of overboost power. The regular Turbo GT takes 2.3 seconds, the Porsche Taycan Turbo S 2.4 and even the all-wheel drive Taycan 4S needs only 3.7.

Its 305 km/h top track speed is the highest in the Taycan sedan lineup.

Here's our 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT first drive.

3. Porsche Cayenne Turbo Electric: 2.5 Seconds

The quickest electric SUV in Canada is a Porsche. The Cayenne Turbo Electric reaches 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds with Launch Control, and Porsche Canada lists up to 1,139 hp of overboost power.

Porsche lists a towing capacity of up to 3,500 kg for the Cayenne Electric, and its 800-volt fast charging takes the battery from 10 to 80 per cent in 16 minutes under optimal conditions.

Read our 2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric review.

4. Rivian R1T and R1S Quad: 2.6 Seconds

Rivian Canada's R1T page rates the 2026 R1T Quad pickup at an estimated 2.6 seconds to 100 km/h with Launch mode and 22-inch wheels. Rivian lists the R1S Quad SUV at 2.7 seconds. Both make 1,025 hp.

NRCan rates the 2026 R1T and R1S Quad Max on 22-inch wheels at 602 km, or 544 km on ultra-high-performance tires. Rivian says Launch mode shouldn't be used on public roads.

See our Rivian R1S first drive.

5. Maserati GranTurismo Folgore: 2.7 Seconds

Maserati's 2027 electric grand tourer reaches 100 km/h in 2.7 seconds and tops out at 325 km/h, according to Maserati Canada. Its three motors deliver up to 751 hp and 995 lb-ft of torque, figures Maserati marks as pending homologation.

The convertible GranCabrio Folgore is a tenth slower, at 2.8 seconds.

6. Lotus Emeya R: 2.78 Seconds

Lotus Canada lists the four-door Emeya R at 905 hp, a top speed of 256 km/h and a 0-100 km/h time of 2.78 seconds, which it calls a target figure based on simulations. Lotus Canada's configurator offers the Emeya R but doesn't show a price.

7. GMC Hummer EV Pickup: 2.8 Seconds to 96 km/h

GMC Canada says the 2026 Hummer EV Pickup reaches 96 km/h in about 2.8 seconds with Watts to Freedom, from an available 1,160 horsepower. Both figures are GM estimates for the 3X with the available 24-module battery pack. The 3X starts at $147,797, including freight, fees and estimated luxury tax where it applies, and prices vary by province. The pack is an option.

8. Tesla Model 3 Performance: 3.1 Seconds

Tesla Canada rates the Model 3 Performance at 3.1 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h and lists it at $74,990, which makes it the most affordable car on this list. NRCan rates the 2026 Model 3 Performance at 18.4 to 18.8 kWh/100 km and 497 to 505 km, depending on the version, the lowest energy use of the picks it has rated.

9. Porsche Macan Turbo Electric: 3.3 Seconds

Porsche Canada rates the Macan Turbo Electric at up to 3.3 seconds to 100 km/h with Launch Control and up to 630 hp of overboost power. NRCan rates the 2026 model at 22.9 kWh/100 km.

10. Cadillac Lyriq-V: 3.3 Seconds to 96 km/h

Cadillac calls the Lyriq-V the first all-electric V-Series vehicle. Cadillac Canada estimates 0-96 km/h in 3.3 seconds in Velocity Max mode, from 615 hp. NRCan rates the 2026 Lyriq-V at 459 km.

Read our 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V review.

Compare the Fastest EVs Side by Side

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Price and Efficiency Comparison: Fast Electric Cars by Price, Power and Range

Canadian pricing is as listed on each brand's site, and the basis varies, so check what's included. Energy use and range come from Natural Resources Canada's fuel consumption ratings, using the latest model year rated.

The Luxury Tax on Fast EVs

The Canada Revenue Agency's notice on subject vehicles applies the federal luxury tax to vehicles priced above $100,000 with a gross vehicle weight rating of 3,856 kg or less, with no exclusion for electric models. The tax stopped applying to aircraft and vessels on Nov. 5, 2025, a change Bill C-15 made law when it received royal assent on March 26, 2026. It still applies to cars.

Strengths and Trade-Offs: Acceleration, Torque and Speed vs. Range

Electric motors deliver instant torque from a standstill, which is why fast EVs have such brutal acceleration off the line. The trade-offs come later.

Energy use is one. Among the Taycans NRCan rates for 2026, the Turbo GT with Weissach Package uses 25.9 kWh/100 km and is rated for 433 km. The Taycan Turbo on 21-inch Aero wheels uses 22.5 and is rated for 510 km, about 18 per cent more range.

Winter is another. CAA's winter road test measured big real-world range losses in the cold, and a fast EV on summer rubber needs a set of four winter tires (see the FAQ).

All that launch power is only useful if the tires can put it down.

Who Each Option Suits

• Family buyers who want an SUV: the Cayenne Turbo Electric, the Rivian R1S Quad or the Macan Turbo Electric.
• Pickup buyers: the Rivian R1T Quad or the GMC Hummer EV Pickup.
• Grand touring: the Maserati GranTurismo Folgore or the Lotus Emeya R.
• Most affordable picks, under $100,000 before sales tax: the Tesla Model 3 Performance or the Cadillac Lyriq-V.
• Performance EVs that just missed the cut: the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N (3.4 seconds; here's our IONIQ 5 N review), the Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally (3.6) or the BMW i4 M60 (3.7).

Road-tripper? See the fastest-charging new EVs.

How to Choose a Fast EV in Canada

A high-performance electric car is more than one line on a spec sheet.

Five Checks Before You Buy a Performance EV

1. Compare like with like: 0-96 km/h and 0-100 km/h times aren't the same test.
2. Look up the NRCan range and energy use for the exact trim and wheel size.
3. Ask what the price includes: freight and PDI, dealer fees and the luxury tax can add thousands.
4. Plan for winter range and winter tires. Here's how electric vehicles cope with Canadian winters.
5. Check home charging before you sign.

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Sources

Accessed Oct. 26 and 27, 2026

• Natural Resources Canada: Fuel Consumption Ratings
• Canada Revenue Agency: LTN2, Subject Vehicles Under the Select Luxury Items Tax Act
• Canada Revenue Agency: LTN5, Luxury Tax Not Payable on Subject Aircraft and Subject Vessels
• Parliament of Canada: LEGISinfo, Bill C-15 (45-1)
• Transport Canada: Using Winter Tires
• Canadian Automobile Association: CAA Conducts Road Test of EV Range, Charge in Winter Conditions
• Lucid Motors Canada: Lucid Air Sapphire
• Porsche Canada: Taycan Model Range
• Porsche Canada: Configurator, Taycan Turbo GT With Weissach Package
• Porsche Canada: Cayenne Turbo Electric
• Porsche Canada: Configurator, Cayenne Turbo Electric
• Rivian Canada: R1T
• Rivian Canada: R1S
• Rivian Canada: Quad
• Maserati Canada: GranTurismo Folgore
• Maserati Canada: GranTurismo Folgore Build and Price
• Maserati Canada: GranCabrio Folgore Build and Price
• Lotus Canada: Emeya
• Lotus Canada: Emeya Specifications
• Lotus Canada: Emeya Configurator
• Lotus Canada: Eletre Models
• GMC Canada: 2026 Hummer EV Pickup
• GMC Canada: 2026 Hummer EV SUV
• Tesla Canada: Model 3
• Tesla: Q2 2026 Update
• Porsche Canada: Macan Turbo Electric
• Porsche Canada: Configurator, Macan Turbo Electric
• Cadillac Canada: 2027 Lyriq-V
• Cadillac Canada: 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V News Release
• Hyundai Canada: 2027 IONIQ 5 N
• Hyundai Canada: IONIQ 6 N
• Genesis Canada: GV60 Magma
• Ford Canada: 2026 Mustang Mach-E Rally
• BMW Canada: i4 M60 xDrive
• Mercedes-Benz Canada: 2027 Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé
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