Tesla Model S Drag Races C8 Corvette, Challenger Hellcat, R8 V10, M3, and Supra

The thing with these EVs is that they are so damn consistent. That's what makes them so good at this, but also so boring. You see a Tesla Model S lining up for a quarter-mile race, you know it will finish just under the 11-second mark, or in the high tens, as they say.

If the driver is good, they'll go closer to 10.5 or even threaten the current record of 10.41 seconds, though that's very unlikely. People (who don't own or race Teslas) complain that there's no skill involved, but given how most modern ICE cars with performance credentials get launch control and automatic transmissions, the only real difference is the fuel they use.

However, an electric powertrain has fewer variables than a gas-burning engine and multi-geared transmission combo, which is where that consistency comes from. The only way an EV will sub-perform is if the battery temperature is either way off optimal, which is why Teslas can't do repeated acceleration bursts in quick succession.

Luckily, it looked like it was packed that day at the track, so there was plenty of time between runs. And, given the competition, the Model S had to be on its toes to make sure it won all races because it was going against quick cars from three different continents.

Representing Europe, there were an Audi R8 V10 and a modified BMW M3 said to trap at over 140 mph (225 km/h). The former turned out to be slow enough not to pose any real threat, but more than made up for it with the beautiful sound of its ten-cylinder engine. The Bimmer, on the other hand, performed as advertised with a trap speed of 142 mph (228 km/h) but was caught napping at the start, so even though it actually beat Tesla's time, it didn't put on much of a show.

The 2021 Toyota Supra was the only Japanese rival for the evening, and since it didn't have tons of modifications, it failed to trouble the Tesla even if the latter gave it the move. Finally, we have two U.S. born and bred competitors: a lime green Chevrolet Corvette C8 and a Dodge Challenger Hellcat. The Chevy sports a custom exhaust that's supposed to boost its power slightly while also cutting its weight, whereas the Hellcat only has a set of 305 drag radials to boost its performance, albeit indirectly. Check out the video below for some quality footage and time slips of every race.