The Model S Plaid is the undisputed king of electric sedans. No other four-door vehicle can accelerate faster than the Model S Plaid or complete the quarter mile in less time.

But how does the Plaid compare to one of the fastest vehicles in automotive history? The Rimac Nevera is the car equivalent of Thanos, and beating it is a seemingly impossible task. Can the Plaid keep up? The answer might come as a huge surprise to many fans of the ultra-fast Tesla.

What Is the Rimac Nevera?

Rimac Nevera driving on a twisty road
Image Credit: Rimac Automobili

The Rimac Nevera is a Croatian EV hypercar, and everything about it is other-worldly. The vehicle itself is mostly made of carbon fiber, even the chassis. This doesn't mean that the Rimac is lightweight, though, as this hypercar sports a huge battery pack that adds considerable weight. The Rimac Nevera also uses four electric motors, each with the task of powering an individual wheel.

This gives the car unparalleled control and torque management. It also makes the Nevera incredibly powerful. It generates 1,914 horsepower, just in case you're wondering.

If the name seems odd, Rimac says it's derived from the term for a Mediterranean storm. Oddly enough, Nevera means refrigerator in Spanish. Oddly enough, Rimac Refrigerator doesn't sound as menacing.

Tesla Model S Plaid vs. Rimac Nevera 0–60 MPH: Which Is Faster?

Model S Plaid in Black
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This is the category where the Plaid is supposed to have a fighter's shot, especially because the fastest Model S musters an unbelievable 0-60 MPH sprint of 1.99 seconds.

Against any other vehicle, the Tesla would still be considered the king of the performance EVs. But, the Rimac Nevera isn't satisfied with a time that barely leaves the two-second mark behind.

Rimac decided to shatter the two-second barrier in style with an astonishing sprint of 1.85 seconds. Clearly, Rimac takes the crown when it comes to the 0-60 MPH run.

Tesla Model S Plaid vs. Rimac Nevera Quarter Mile Run: Which Is Faster?

The Rimac Nevera takes this round as well. It thoroughly demolishes the Model S Plaid with a 1/4 mile time of 8.6 seconds. The top dog Model S tries its hardest with its relatively pedestrian 9.23 second 1/4 mile time.

Of course, the Model S Plaid is ridiculously fast, but the Nevera makes it seem like a 1970s Buick. Obviously, these cars are priced very differently. The Plaid is a family sedan, while the Rimac is a hypercar.

But it's undeniable that the mighty Tesla has nothing on the Rimac regarding acceleration. The 1/4-mile run is usually the Plaid's domain, but this time around, it's just completely outgunned by the Rimac.

Does the Model S Plaid Have a Higher Top Speed Than the Rimac Nevera?

Well, the Tesla can achieve a very impressive 200 MPH top speed. But, once again, this isn't even close to what the Rimac can pull off. Rimac's beast can accelerate to 258 MPH, which is completely unfair for the poor Model S Plaid.

Again, the Tesla is a hugely impressive vehicle, but when compared to a true electric hypercar, the Model S Plaid begins to crumble. The takeaway isn't that the Tesla is slow. It's a testament to the Plaid's greatness that it's even being compared to this crazy hypercar.

If Tesla can produce a mass-production family sedan that can give an electric hypercar a run for its money, image what the Roadster will be capable of. The Plaid might not come close to the Nevera in the top speed department, but the other metrics aren't too far off.

The Model S Plaid Is Still the King of Performance EVs

Even though the Model S Plaid can't truly compete with the Rimac Nevera when it comes to performance metrics, they aren't direct competitors. The two vehicles inhabit completely different automotive realms.

The truth is, the Rimac is most likely a car you'll never come across in real life, and the price is prohibitive. Meanwhile, the Plaid is expensive, but it's a performance bargain you'll encounter in the real world many times over.

Tesla takes the win for producing an accessible family sedan that can demolish supercars on its way to the supermarket.