It is well known, at least to anyone who has recently driven an electric vehicle, that they can be absurdly quick in a straight line, zipping off in linear bursts and achieving acceleration times that could embarrass all manner of high-end, internal-combustion-powered sports cars. But, while the ability to take off like a bottle rocket is a recognized performance metric, it’s not the only one. The other thing about the battery-powered EVs is that, compared with their gasoline-fuelled counterparts, they are heavy. Witness the new, 830-hp Hummer EV SUV as an extreme example — it will hit 100 km/h in less than four seconds. It also breaks the scales at well over 9,000 pounds. Read More Read More New and Used Car Reviews, Comparisons and News | Driving