Video shows Tesla Model S going head-to-head with Chevrolet Corvette in a drag race – see who stays in the dust

Electric vehicles continue to gain ground over traditional gas-powered vehicles in terms of sales and performance. Recent video to publish to a Tesla fan account on X (formerly known as Twitter) showing a Tesla Model S beating a gas-powered Chevrolet Corvette in a drag race.

Tesla cars for family only (@Teslacarsonly) Posting the video clip without any accompanying information about where the race was held, when it was held, or the distance covered. However, it clearly shows that the Tesla Model S beats the Chevrolet Corvette by 9.36 seconds to 10.6 seconds.

“TESLA model dusting off Chevrolet Corvette in drag race,” the account captioned the video.

The result of the race probably comes as no surprise to anyone familiar with both cars. Chevrolet Corvette is Advertised 0 to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds. Tesla Model S is Advertised 0 to 60 mph in 1.99 seconds.

Although the Model S costs a little more, starting at $74,990 compared to $66,300 for the Corvette, the benefits of owning an electric car go deeper than just the car’s performance. In addition to accelerating faster, the Tesla is also planet-friendly, running on electricity and producing no tailpipe emissions, while the Corvette runs on dirty energy Contribution As the temperature of our planet continues to rise.

According to a report issued by the American Lung Association, a community-wide shift from gas-powered vehicles to electric vehicles would lead to a decrease in air pollution, which would save tens of thousands of lives.

At least one Tesla fan account

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