What happened
A drag race was staged featuring a BMW i8, an Audi E-Tron and a Tesla Model Y.
According to InsideEVs, the results were closer than might be expected.
The outlet frames the race as an illustration of how far the automotive world has come.
Why it matters
The matchup puts an older plug-in hybrid sports car against two newer electric models, which is the kind of comparison that highlights how quickly electric drivetrains have advanced.
The closeness of the result, as described by the source, suggests the gap between established performance cars and mainstream EVs may be narrower than assumptions suggest.
Key facts
The race involved a BMW i8, an Audi E-Tron and a Tesla Model Y.
InsideEVs reported that the results were closer than expected.
The source says the race shows how far the industry has come.
What to watch next
Whether more head-to-head tests between older hybrids and current EVs follow, and how the margins between them are measured.
