Just so we are all on the same page: The Tesla Model S is 100% battery powered. The C7 Corvette is powered by a 455-HP 6.2 LT1 engine.

The Tesla weighs 4,464 lbs, while the C7 ‘Vette weighs only 3,200 lbs

Now that the stage is set, watch the video above. We have a 2014 Tesla Model S P85 electric car, drag racing a 2015 C7 Corvette Z51 in the 1/4 mile.

What we saw in this video made us spit out our coffee. The results of this race may be debatable, but what isn’t up for discussion is how fast this Tesla is for being an all electric vehicle. Are electric cars the future for performance automotive enthusiasts? In our opinion, there is something about a V8 that is working hard to impress you down the dragstrip that wins us over every time, and we hope that the V8 will live long and prosper.

We will give credit where it’s due, so we have to respect the Tesla for what it is. After all, Tesla is all-American. Enjoy the video. It’s a great time to be alive if you are into fast cars.