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It’s official — electric cars are mainstream. 2021 was a record year for electric vehicle sales, with more vehicles registered last year than the previous five years combined.
The world’s largest manufacturers have poured in important new models over the past year, even as the industry grapples with global supply and semiconductor issues.
These include the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Volkswagen ID 4 and Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo. While the supply crisis remains for the time being, we look forward to another exciting year for zero-emission models, showcasing the future of the car.
Here’s our list of EVs to launch in 2022, with a look ahead to 2023.
Renault Mégane E-Tech Electric: The Megane will be one of many cars that will be truly upgraded and transformed into a crossover. However, there is no need to panic, as our first impressions are positive. It’s nice to drive, efficient and comfortable, and an output of 215 horse power and 221 lb ft means it’s fast too. You’ll hit 62 miles per hour in 7.4 seconds, but you may need to slow down so people can see the striking design. It also claims a range of 186 or 292 miles.
Lucid Air: Lucid Air could be a game changer. The company claims the coupe has a range of up to 500 miles on the top-of-the-line model with 1,065 horse power. These staggering numbers have led some to call it the “next Tesla.” It has a 240-mile range battery pack.
MG 4: MG’s small electric hatchback will compete with the Vauxhall Corsa (the model recently crowned Britain’s best-selling car) and Volkswagen’s ID 3, with a maximum range of 281 miles, a spacious interior and optimised power. Known in China as the MG Mulan, the model has battery capacities ranging from 40 kilowatt hour to 150 kilowatt hour, and it doesn’t stop there: Powertrains range from 167 horse power to 443 horse power with dual-motor top-of-the-line all-wheel drive.
Volkswagen ID Buzz: Volkswagen’s legendary bus is back, but despite its retro design, it looks completely different. ID Buzz is based on a variant of the company’s MEB platform, moving from Flower Power to Electric after 70 years. The return of people carrier, utility vehicle and motorhome variants is confirmed, with a long-wheelbase model expected in 2023. It doesn’t stop there — the model will also be ready for fully autonomous driving by the middle of the century.
Audi E-tron: Not only is this year’s e-tron a standard facelift, it also comes with a huge new battery. It is thought that the range could be increased from 249 miles to 373 miles – that’s what gets you from London to Edinburgh by train.
BMW i X1: It’s not just BMW’s 600 horse power range-toppers going electric. The firm is readying an electric version of the X1, which the firm hopes will act as the way into its growing Electric Vehicle model range. The car will effectively replace the i3 which has been with us for ten years now, and is likely to be axed around the same time.
Lotus Eletre: Not so shocking to say it quickly: “Lotus is making an electric SUV.” Well, that’s not bad, isn’t it, purists? Eletre marks a historic reinvention of the brand as an electric vehicle company offering a wide range of vehicles. With a target price of £100,000, the Eletre will have a top speed of 162 miles per hour, a battery capacity of over 100 kilowatt hours and an output of over 592 horse power. The maximum range is 348 miles.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: Hyundai’s retro-inspired electric car will be Hyundai’s fastest car ever, with a power boost of up to 600 horse power and the company’s signature N performance characteristics. The model will likely share a twin-engine powertrain with the Kia EV6 GT, with a 0 to 62 miles per hour time of less than 4.0 seconds.
Kia EV6 GT: Kia’s fast performance crossover will be faster than the 577 horse power Porsche Taycan 4S. We’re excited – here’s another incredibly powerful, sporty electric car option available.
Polestar 3: Polestar will build the Polestar 3 in the US alongside Volvo’s XC90 successor, whose design was influenced by the Precept concept. Details are few and far between – we haven’t seen the final design or heard anything about the powertrain, but expect sustainable materials throughout.
BMW i7: If you don’t like the company’s new design language (yes, that grille), the BMW i7 could be the ideal choice for those who want a luxury electric sedan. We still don’t know what the car will look like, but spy shots show a hidden grille (shape unknown, sorry), custom wheel designs, and Electric Vehicle specific trim. The 105 kilowatt hour battery provides up to 400 miles of range and 600 horse power.
Skoda Enyaq vRS: In response to the Volkswagen ID 4 GTX, Skoda’s Performance vRS badge will be used on an electric model for the first time. It’s powered by the same powertrain used in the GTX, so expect a 0 to 100 mile per hour time of just over 6.0 seconds and a range of 300 miles.
SsangYong Korando E-Motion: The financially troubled SsangYong was recently acquired, so this year we will likely see Korando E-Motion. The rugged SUV will be the company’s first all-electric vehicle based on the existing Korando. It will likely compete with the affordable MG ZS EV.
Coming in 2023
Fisker Ocean: Fisker has a history that is tainted, but don’t write off the Ocean just yet. This model looks like it could be a real competitor to the Audi Q4 E-tron and Tesla Model Y, with a spacious interior and over 250 miles of range. European versions are produced by Magna Steyr in Austria, and prices for top-of-the-line cars range from £30,000 to £50,000.
Ford electric SUV: Ford has yet to comment on the name, price, size or appearance of its upcoming electric SUV, but has given some details on its technical specifications. We know it will be powered by single-engine rear-wheel drive and twin-engine all-wheel-drive systems with a range of more than 200 miles because it’s the first passenger car to emerge from the deal, which proposes a partnership with Volkswagen on its MEB platform. Can Ford differentiate itself from the German company?
Mini Hatchback and Countryman: From next year, Mini’s Oxford plant will switch to electric drive, and the company will expand its model range. Its three-door hatchback will undoubtedly continue to be popular, with more bespoke and versatile Electric Vehicle variants expected. Countryman has also been revamped and altered.
Peugeot e-308: The battery-electric versions of the Peugeot 308 hatchback and SW wagon will be more powerful, more efficient and have a longer range than the previous e-208 small car. A 50 kilowatt hour battery will power a 154 horse power, 199lb ft front-wheel-mounted motor. Production is scheduled to begin in July 2023, with deliveries shortly thereafter.
Porsche Macan Electric Vehicle and Audi Q6 E-Tron: The Macan Electric Vehicle will be Porsche’s second foray into electrification, but it’s worth betting that the German company will succeed again with the Taycan. It will be built on an all-new vehicle platform jointly developed by Porsche and Audi. Expect 700 horsepower and 750lb ft from the twin-engine four-wheel drive.
Audi will also use the platform for the Q6 E-Tron, with 800V charging, a range of more than 300 miles and eventually a sporting RS version.
Rolls-Royce Spectre: The first electric Rolls-Royce was a big-ish Spectre. It will occupy a similar segment to the traditional gasoline-powered Wraith and leverage the company’s luxury platform architecture. The twin-motor powertrain is said to deliver over 600 horse power.
Vauxhall Astra: Will the Astra follow the Corsa and become one of the UK’s best-selling cars again? That’s certainly a possibility when it launches in petrol, diesel and plug-in variants this year, but if you’d rather drive an all-electric model, wait until 2023.
Volkswagen Aero-B: Volkswagen wants its proposed electric executive sedan to compete with Tesla’s Model 3 and Polestar 2. We first saw it in 2019 under the ID Vizzion name, but it’s now known as the Aero-B due to its aerodynamic efficiency. Based on Volkswagen’s largest MEB platform, it comes with front- or rear-wheel drive, a 77 kilowatt hour battery and a range of up to 431 miles.
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