Tesla Cybertruck took on a Lamborghini Urus in Texas for the ultimate gas vs electric drag race and it was pure domination
- This is the ultimate drag race between gas and EV
- The Tesla Cybertruck takes on a Lamborghini Urus
- One dominates – but the ultimate winner is far from clear
Published on Jan 29, 2025 at 7:12 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Jan 30, 2025 at 4:53 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
In the ultimate showdown between gas and EV cars, a Tesla Cybertruck takes on a Lamborghini Urus for a drag race.
The Tesla Cybertruck boasts torque and power but at the cost of weighing in at just over three tonnes.
On the other end of the scale, the Lamborghini Urus tips the scales at 2,200kg but packs less of a punch in terms of power and torque.
Will EV or gas come out on top?
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Tesla Cybertruck EV
Let’s dig a little deeper into those stats of the race shared to the carwow YouTube channel.
The aesthetically controversial tri-motor Tesla Cybertruck Cyberbeast packs three electric motors under the hood.
This trifecta combines 845HP and 930Nm of torque and costs around $96,000.
Weighing in at a little over 3 tonnes, it can reach top speeds of 130mph (209km/h).
Gas-powered Lamborghini Urus
The Lamborghini Urus, meanwhile, hides a four-liter twin-turbo V8 under the car bonnet.
It can push out 650HP and 850Nm of torque, sending power to all four wheels via an 8-speed torque converter gearbox.
In terms of heft, it’s far more lightweight than its competitor at 2,200kg but hits a top speed of 190mph (306km/h).
The EV versus gas drag race
Despite its heft, the Cyberbeast still manages an impressive 11.2-second quarter-mile as the Lamborghini Urus struggles to keep up.
Despite a better launch in later attempts, the Urus’ best time was 12.3 seconds – not a match for the EV in straight-line speed, which dominates in all the drag and rolling races.
It’s proof that instant electric torque beats traditional powertrains.
Even when the Urus driver attempted a cheeky to cheat, the Cyberbeast was still victorious.
Where the Urus does shine, however? The brake tests.
From a speed of 70mph (113km/h), the Urus stops at a shorter distance due to hardcore performance summer tires and also wins out with better handling, braking, and sound.
Which would you prefer to be behind the wheel of?
With a dual English and French degree and NCTJ diploma, Amelia began her career doing award-winning writing and editing for titles and brands spanning Women's Health, the Telegraph, Boots, and Vitality. Amelia joined the SB Media family in September of 2023, bringing her expertise in SEO and reader takeaway. As Lead Editor, her superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a shareable story.
