Watch a Lamborghini Revuelto Get Schooled by a Tesla Model S Plaid

That's quite a feat if we are to consider that the all-electric ride has a slightly tweaked 12-year-old chassis. But, unlike a Porsche Taycan, the tri-motor Model S Plaid needs many things to go right to reach that unbelievable zero to 60 mph time. Besides an acceptable state of charge and ideal weather, the battery must be at the right temperature, the correct drive mode (Drag Strip) and adjacent settings (such as Cheetah Stance, which lowers the front end) must be enabled, and the tires must be able to deal with all that torque (1,050 lb-ft/1,428 Nm) and weight (4,828 lb/2,190 kg).

On the other side of the aisle, we find Lamborghini's new flagship – the Revuelto. It has three electric motors, too. However, they're a bit smaller and less capable than those drive units on the Tesla. The star of its hybridized powertrain is none other than the mighty and very vocal 6.5-liter V12 engine. The not-a-plug-in-hybrid that not many want to call a hypercar makes use of a 3.8-kWh battery to power the three electric motors and unleash the whole herd of 1,001 mixed horsepower. The torque figure is at a healthy 739 lb-ft (1,002 Nm) when the engine and the motors work together to deliver maximum output. An eight-speed dual-clutch transmission keeps everything in line.

The key difference between these two machines isn't, as some might believe, the number of seats or their maximum power. It's the curb weight (and maybe the price). The Revuelto is 683 lb (310 kg) lighter despite having a battery and three electric motors on top of the mid-mounted gas-hungry mechanical beating heart.

The Brits at carwow organized a couple of non-scientific head-to-head runs for us to enjoy, and the results couldn't have been more damning for the pricey Lambo.

Not only did the zero-tailpipe emission family vehicle keep up with the Italian hypercar, but it also defeated the made-in-Sant-Agata Bolognese high-revving monster. But putting on such a performance took a toll on the Model S Plaid – its brand-new brakes (which, theoretically, should've had better thermal capacity) already started to feel spongy.

The problem is not that a battery-electric high-performance vehicle is faster in a straight line than a hybridized Italian hypercar. It's the price that really puts things into perspective.

The Model S Plaid currently has a pre-tax price of $87,990, and you can order one with a few clicks. The Revuelto has an MSRP of nearly $610,000, and you might not even be able to buy one.

Lamborghini said at the start of 2024 that its factory had its hands full until late 2026. Maybe a dealer could push for a special allocation if you're willing to splurge on a ton of options, but not even that is guaranteed.

One thing's for sure: it gets really complicated when you're looking at a two-seater that's as expensive as seven Model S Plaids. Did I mention that you can charge the Tesla at home and avoid paying for gas?

Finally, remember that these drag races don't ruin the Revuelto's reputation. We don't know if everything was set up correctly or if the drivers were equally skilled. Plus, there's even more to take into account. Even the quality of the tires could have made a difference. Given how advanced production cars are today, a simple setting can make a big difference.

It's just a friendly and entertaining competition. Don't read too much into it. But do enjoy it! It's an exciting spectacle.