Most BANG for the Buck – FUN to DRIVE

Snapshot for the 5 most “fun-to-drive” EVs, with WLTP, charging, pricing, and cabin-noise .

Headline specs (EU/SE market)

CarWLTP rangeDC fast-charge (10–80%)AC onboardArch.Cabin noise @130 km/h*
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N448 km≈17 min, peak 263 kW (avg ~205)11 kW800 V66.0 dB (base Ioniq 5 tested)
Porsche Taycan GTS (’25)WLTP not explicitly listed; EVDB real ~535 km≈16–18 min, peak ~320–322 kW11 kW (22 kW option)800 V66.7 dB (ADAC Taycan)
Tesla Model 3 Performance (’25 Highland)(EVDB real ~515 km; WLTP typically ~528–547 km for EU P)~29 min on 250 kW SuC v3 (avg ~120 kW 10–80%)11 kW400 V~67 dBA @70 mph (LR tested; P similar)
Kia EV6 GT (MY25)450 km≈17–18 min, peak 263 kW (avg ~205)11 kW800 V65.2 dB (ADAC EV6 facelift)
Lotus Emeya R / 900485 km WLTP (R TEL)≈18 min, peak 350 kW (avg ~240)up to 22 kW AC800 V— (no standardized dB yet)

* Cabin-noise notes: ADAC measures interior noise at a steady 130 km/h. Where only base model was tested (Ioniq 5, EV6), expect the N/GT versions to be a touch louder due to wider/ stickier tires. Tesla figure is an independent instrumented test at 70 mph (~113 km/h) for the Long Range facelift; P should be similar or a tad higher.

Quick take for you (driver’s eye)

  • Track/spirited driving stamina
    • Ioniq 5 N: the most playful; robust thermal management; ~17 min 10–80% means short pit stops between hot laps. Drift features if you want to get silly. (EV-database)
    • Taycan GTS: the most precise steering/ chassis feel; ferocious ~320 kW charging keeps road-trip pace unmatched among this group. Newer suspension tech (Active Ride) elevates control without harshness. (EV-database)
    • Model 3 Performance (’25): the lightest feel here; strong Track Mode tuning and sticky OE tires (market-dependent) give confidence on B-roads; charging is good, not class-leading. (EV-database)
    • EV6 GT: hilariously quick, adjustable balance; charging parity with Ioniq 5 N; slightly softer steering feel vs Taycan/Model 3P. (EV-database)
    • Emeya R/900: mega pace with 350 kW DC—turnarounds rival Taycan—but we lack standardized cabin-noise and long-term brake fade data yet. (EV-database)
  • Cabin quietness at motorway speeds (your Sthlm–Göteborg sanity)
    • Best measured numbers here are EV6 (~65 dB) and Taycan (~66–67 dB); Ioniq 5 base ~66 dB.

      Tesla’s facelifted 3 is ~3 dB quieter than before (measured 67 dBA @70 mph); Performance should be similar, tire choice can add 1–2 dB. (adac.de)

CarSweden guide priceRate used≈ Price in EUR
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N834 900 kr11.0195 SEK/EUR€75,800
Kia EV6 GT771 400 kr11.0195 SEK/EUR€70,000
Porsche Taycan GTS1 740 000 kr11.0195 SEK/EUR€157,900
Tesla Model 3 Performance644 170 kr11.0195 SEK/EUR€58,500
Lotus Emeya (EU guide)€129k–€155k (no SE list price; £129k ≈ €148.7k using ECB 1 EUR = 0.8676 GBP).

Sources: ECB euro reference rates for SEK and GBP. (European Central Bank)