How does it compare?
Range
The Electra Quds Rise promises a respectable range of 280 miles (450 km), an aspect which places it comfortably above the BMW i8 Roadster at 315 miles (450 km), but in the middle between the Jaguar I-PACE (234 miles or 377 km) and Porsche Taycan with a cool 227 miles (365 km).
Acceleration
When it comes to brute force, the Electra Quds Rise rockets from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in a swift 4.9 seconds. It’s outpaced by the Tesla Roadster which virtually teleports in 1.9 seconds, while the Porsche Taycan clocks a respectable 3.2 seconds. The BMW i8 Roadster follows at 4.4 seconds, and the Jaguar I-PACE lumbers in at around 4.5 seconds. For the Quds Rise, it’s a commendable Johnny-come-lately.
Power
Sporting a 200hp engine, the Electra Quds Rise needs to beef up to catch the Tesla Roadster’s hyperventilating 1000 hp monster and the Porsche Taycan’s 616 hp. The BMW i8 Roadster flexes 369 hp, while the Jaguar I-PACE chimes in with a handsome 394 hp. So yes, the Electra is indeed the loveable underdog punching above its weight.
Charging Time
In the plug-and-charge stakes, the Electra Quds Rise takes a humble bow with an estimated 6-hour zap to full tank, where the Tesla Roadster could be up and sprinting in just 1.5 hours, if you please. The Porsche Taycan gives its batteries a hearty 5-hour swig, while the Jaguar I-PACE clocks a 10-hour overnight slumber. Lastly, the BMW i8 Roadster squarely lands a 4.5-hour charge. The charging curve is steeper for some, but its all about the charge up and start again.
Price
At $30,000 (approx. £24,800 or €26,000), the Electra Quds Rise is a veritable steal compared to the Tesla Roadster’s eye-watering $200,000 (£148,500/€169,800). The pricy Porsche Taycan sets you back $150,000 (£111,250/€127,350), the BMW i8 Roadster $163,300 (£121,200/€138,110), and the Jaguar I-PACE a cool $70,000 (£52,500/€60,200). The Electra’s thrifty tag is its ace in the pack.

