We explore the insanely quick EVs on offer in the latest racing game from Horizon, offering players some of the fastest cars ever.
Have you ever wondered why car enthusiasts spend countless hours playing racing video games? Maybe it’s the thrill of virtual speed or the satisfaction of outmaneuvering opponents on the track. Perhaps it’s the chance to test drive and customize exotic cars they may never experience in real life. Whatever the reason, racing video games offer a unique and exciting way to indulge their passion for automobiles. Some popular racing titles you can enjoy include Gran Turismo, Project Cars 2, Dirt 5, and Forza Horizon 5.
Xbox Game Studios released Forza Horizon 5 in 2021, and in just a few months, it had sold over 10 million copies, making it the best-selling Xbox video game of all time. The game features an ever-evolving open-world landscape, and players drive some of the fastest cars ever made as they adventure across Mexico, cutting through harsh deserts and lush rainforests. With the ever-growing emphasis on clean energy mobility, here are the coolest electric cars you can drive in Forza Horizon 5.
10 Jaguar I-Pace
Every automaker is racing to add new all-electric vehicles to their line-ups. Jaguar introduced the I-Pace in 2018, their first high-performance electric SUV to compete with high-end electric cars like the Tesla Model X and Audi e-tron. It offers impressive range and acceleration alongside luxurious features and advanced safety technology.
It isn’t an affordable ride, with a starting price of about $72,575. Luckily, Forza Horizon 5 allows car enthusiasts to take the I-Pace for a spin, at least in a virtual space.
9 Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400
Forza Horizon 5 features the Mustang Mach-E 1400, a one-of-a-kind electric prototype by Ford Performance and RTR which seeks to open new levels of racing and drifting. It came after the all-electric Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 and reportedly makes 1,400 hp peak power and more than 2,204 lbs of downforce at 160 mph.
It unlocks the true potential of electric vehicles with seven electric motors and a unique chassis and powertrain that you can configure for AWD, RWD and FWD to fit all kinds of racing, from drifting and gymkhana to time attack and road racing.
8 NIO EP9
The NIO EP9 is an all-electric hypercar produced by the Chinese electric vehicle company NIO. It debuted in 2016 and set the record for the fastest electric car around the Nürburgring Nordschleife track in Germany after clocking a lap time of 6 minutes and 45.9 seconds.
The EP9 outputs up to 1,341 hp, can launch to 60 mph in just 2.7 seconds, and has a top speed of 194 mph while offering a range of about 265 miles on a single charge.
7 Audi RS E-Tron GT
For decades, Audi has produced exciting high-performance cars under their RennSport line. The German marque seems ready for the future, seeing they’ve already unleashed an all-electric high-performance car in the Audi RS e-tron GT that features in the Forza Horizon 5 racing game.
The RS e-tron GT has a dual-motor setup producing a combined output of 590 horsepower, with a maximum torque of 612 lb-ft. It can accelerate from 0-60 mph in just 3.1 seconds, making it one of the fastest electric cars on the market.
6 Cupra UrbanRebel Concept
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Spanish automaker Cupra unveiled their all-electric concept car, the UrbanRebel Concept, in 2021. It is a small, compact car designed for urban driving. Its goal is to showcase Cupra’s vision for the future of electric mobility, featuring a futuristic design with sharp angles and a low profile.
Cupra is developing the little EV alongside models from Volkswagen and Škoda. With 335 hp on tap, it promises to be a fun hot hatch, and players of Forza Horizon 5 can take the concept car for a virtual spin before it hits the market.
5 Ford F-150 Lightning
The Ford F-150 Lightning offers an awesome full-size EV pickup truck that doesn’t sacrifice its gas-powered F-150 looks, which makes it easier for purists to transition to the new norm easily. The truck’s electric motors deliver instant torque that slams you into the seat to remind you that this isn’t your standard gas-powered F-150.
It is an EV workhorse with a practical cabin and a frunk storage area. You will pay nearly $100,000 to own the Platinum Extended Range trim, which offers the best EPA-estimated driving range. Forza 5 added the EV truck to the game in February 2023.
4 RAESR Tachyon Speed
The RAESR Tachyon Speed is an all-electric hypercar introduced in 2017 by the American automaker RAESR. It features six electric motors producing a combined output of up to 1,250 hp and 3,650 lb-ft of torque.
It features a unique design with a sleek, aerodynamic body and is one of the fastest cars in production, with a top speed of 240 mph and an acceleration of 0-60 mph in 1.9 seconds.
3 Porsche Taycan Turbo S
Porsche has remained a highly innovative automaker that pushes the boundaries of performance, technology, and design. They would always join the electric revolution, and the Porsche Taycan Turbo S is their first EV offering.
The Taycan Turbo S features two electric motors, producing a combined output of up to 750 horsepower and 774 lb-ft of torque. It has a 162 mph top speed and sprints to 60 mph in just 2.6 seconds, and you can experience this in the Forza Horizon 5 game.
2 Lotus Evija
The Lotus Evija is a limited-production electric hypercar introduced by Lotus Cars in 2019 as their first all-electric car. It features four motors producing 1,972 hp, making a new and exciting chapter in Lotus history. Furthermore, it weighs just over 3,700 lbs, making it the lightest EV hypercar ever.
Lotus plans to build only 130 units, priced at $2.3 million. Not many will ever get to drive one in real life, but anyone can give it a go in the Forza 5 game.
1 Rimac Concept Two
The Rimac Concept Two is a game changer in the automotive space, boasting 1,914 hp from four electric motors, one at each wheel. The AWD Concept Two evolved into the production-ready electric hypercar, the Nevera, which is currently the most powerful EV in the world.
The Rimac Concept Two represents a significant step forward in the electric car market, showcasing the potential for high-performance electric vehicles, and it features in Forza Horizon 5.
Sources: Car and Driver, Top Speed, Forza.fandom
