Upcoming EVs for 2023 and Beyond

The electric car industry is forever growing. The closer we get to the 2035 deadline of the banning of new petrol and diesel cars, the automotive industry is constantly releasing better and more impressive models.

We’ve compiled some of the most exciting upcoming EVs for 2023 and beyond.

 

Upcoming EVs in 2023

Kia EV9

Kia’s newest electric SUV takes full advantage of the long wheelbase and flat architecture by comfortably fitting three rows of seats. It will be fitted with a 99.8kWh battery and is said to have ‘athletic performance and exemplary range’.

The EV9 is fitted with the most sophisticated Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and can react to the road and other users within milliseconds. It also marks a pioneering milestone as the first model to take on the brand's design sustainability strategy, which aims to phase out leather and use more sustainable bio-based materials in its interior – making the EV even more environmentally friendly.

 

Hyundai Kona Electric

Another sleek SUV hitting the market this year is the new Hyundai Kona Electric. It is futuristic in appearance, with a stretched ‘Seamless Horizon Lamp’ which gives it a true cyberpunk feel. It is fitted with a 12.3-inch-wide display screen, from which you can control ambient mood lighting for the inside of the vehicle.

It has all the safety assist features a driver could need, including intelligent speed limit assist, and smart cruise control. It has been designed in an ‘urban-centric’ manner, meaning it’ll be a perfect EV for those who live in the city.

 

Electric MINI Convertible

The Electric MINI Convertible doesn’t break any barriers in comparison to its hardtop counterpart, however, there will only be 999 Convertible models worldwide – and only 150 of them are available in the UK, so if you’re looking for something super exclusive, this is the EV for you.

There are few convertible EV models, so if you love the wind in your hair when you take to the roads, this zippy electric MINI could be the car for you.

 

Jeep Avenger Electric

The Avenger Electric is Jeep’s first all-electric model and combines the classic thrill and excitement of driving the well-loved brand with emission-free travel. The Avenger holds the promise of being able to adapt to any weather conditions and terrain.

The car comes with 18” gloss black alloy wheels and the option to add unique, stylish exterior stickers to give your car that personal touch. And starting at a cool OTR price of £34,800, the Avenger is a welcome addition to the models joining the race in 2023.

 

Maserati GranTurismo Folgore

If you like your cars fast, luxurious, and electric, look no further than the Maserati GranTurismo Folgore. Developed with Formula E-derived technology, the Folgore can do 0-100 km/h in an eye-watering 2.7 seconds and reaches top speeds of 325 km/h – which is why the model is named after the Italian word for lightning.

It looks the part, too – elegant and cool at the same time. 

 

Audi Q8 e-tron

The new Audi Q8 e-tron is another suave SUV hitting the electric market in 2023. It poses all the key features you’d expect from a quality electric car; fast charging (10-80% in 31 minutes), park assist, and a high range of 330 miles.

The Q8 also looks the part, with 20” alloys as standard and the option to have a panoramic roof which allows the car interior to be flooded with light for the best views of your road trip for all the passengers. 

 

Smart #1 Brabus

Smart and Brabus have teamed up to create the #1, which marks ‘the beginning of a new chapter in the longstanding history between smart and BRABUS’. Described as an ‘urban sports car’, the #1 can reach 100km/h in just 3.9 seconds and has attractive 19-inch Dynamo wheels.

This city car will turn heads with its unique colour combinations and expressive spoilers and side sills.

 

What’s Expected Beyond 2023?

There is much to look forward to looking beyond the end of this year – here are some of the most exciting electric cars that are expected before the end of the decade.

 

Alfa Romeo Giulia EV

The Giulia is expected in 2025 and will be the second Alfa Romeo EV (the first being a Jeep Avenger-style crossover which is expected in 2024). It has been suggested that the car will have a range of 435 miles, and a variant named ‘Quadrifolio’ is rumoured to have ‘around 1000hp’ – a whopping amount of power and speed.

 

Buick Electra

Taking its name from its ancestor, the Buick Electra E5 SUV is thought to deliver 340 horsepower and 300 miles of range. It is expected in late 2024 and is going to have a massive 30-inch infotainment screen which stretches across most of the dashboard.

 

Canoo Pickup Truck

Drivers of pick-up trucks will be able to join the EV revolution with the futuristic Canoo Pickup. The truck promises to work just like a traditional all-American pickup, with a payload capacity of up to 1800lbs and has enhanced manoeuvrability so the driver can tackle any terrain the job may throw at them. It is available for pre-order in the US now.

 

Chrysler Airflow Concept

Chrysler hopes to have a full line-up of innovative electric vehicles by 2028, and the first model is the Airflow, an intelligent battery-electric SUV that is said to ‘reinvent the user experience from the inside out’. It is going to have a range of 400 miles and use ground-breaking AI to integrate your environments.

 

Bentley

Currently, Bentley offers an impressive line of hybrid models, but no electric. This is due to change in 2025. It is believed five Bentley electric cars will be introduced, with the first becoming available in late 2025. There isn’t an awful lot of information now, but we know that the first model has ‘comfortably more than 300-mile range’.

 

Hyundai and Kia

Hyundai has huge plans for its expansion within the electric car market. They are planning to have launched 11 new fully electric vehicles by 2030, including an ‘affordable entry level’ EV which is rumoured to cost around 20,000 euros.

Kia, on top of the EV9 launching later this year, plans to launch fourteen new electric cars in the UK by 2027 – two a year. This is to work towards the goal of global sales of four million units annually.

 

All these plans prove that the future truly is electric. No matter your preferences when it comes to cars, the electric market will have something for you.

 

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