Somehow, the hum of an electric motor isn't going to get the adrenalin rushing. Still, some enterprising guys have put some pretty quick electric stuff on the drag strip already. Zero to 100 kph in 2.9 seconds in nothing to sneeze at. Luxury electric car reads expensive so I won't be buying one any time soon. Still, it is an interesting read. Maltese electric car developer promises to beat market leader - timesofmalta.com