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The Fast or Nothing half-mile event on the DragTimes YouTube channel featured an epic clash between two high-performance machines—the Tesla Model S Plaid with the Track Pack and a Ferrari SF90 Stradale . In stock form, the Tesla Model S Plaid is limited by its top speed, capping out at 163 mph in drag mode or 173 mph in track mode. That’s not enough for half-mile racing, where exotics like the SF90 regularly push past 200 mph.

To level the playing field, this Plaid has been upgraded with Tesla’s Track Pack, unlocking a 200+ mph top speed and adding carbon ceramic brakes for better stopping power. There’s just one problem—the Tesla’s battery is at 55% state of charge. That means reduced power, lower acceleration, and a slower trap speed.

Before the Tesla’s battery drained, it had already trapped an impressive 186 mph in previous races, even holding its own against a 2,000-hp twin-turbo Lamborghini. But now, with power reduced, the Ferrari had its best chance to strike.

The SF90 Stradale is no ordinary Ferrari—its plug-in hybrid powertrain pairs a twin-turbo V8 with three electric motors, sending power to all four wheels for a brutal launch. It has 986 horsepower, a top speed of 211 mph, and is one of the fastest Ferraris ever built.

But even with its top-end advantage, the SF90 struggles to close the gap. The Tesla’s instant electric torque launches it ahead immediately, and even as the Ferrari starts to gain speed, the half-mile marker arrives too soon.

Tesla Takes Another Win

Despite its 55% charge, the Tesla Model S Plaid dominates the Ferrari SF90. The SF90 may have a higher top speed, but it simply doesn’t have enough space to catch up before the finish line.

The race proves yet again that Tesla’s Plaid remains one of the quickest accelerating cars in the world, capable of embarrassing even million-dollar exotics in short-distance races. With a full charge and optimal conditions, the Plaid would have been even faster, making the victory even more convincing.

Electric performance continues to shake up the supercar world, and as this race shows, the Plaid’s instant power is still a major problem for high-end gas-powered competitors.