Technology such as regenerative braking, which recovers energy to recharge the battery, means the EVs can race from 0 to 150 mph for about 35 minutes, which is
a comparable racing time to internal combustion engine racing.
With the hybrid drive system offering this wide range of individual modes and applications, the 918 Spyder is able either to achieve lap
times comparable to those of a thoroughbred
racing car, or the extremely low emissions and high fuel economy figures of a plug - in hybrid.