Top 10 Future Electric Vehicles We’re Anxious to See
Several new electric vehicles have been unveiled or announced during the past few months, from the Cadillac LYRIQ to the Nissan Ariya to the polarizing Tesla Cybertruck. However, we’ll have to wait quite a bit more to see them on the road.
What about those that we haven’t seen yet? Here are the 10 future EV models we’re most looking forward to.
Volkswagen ID. 4
Among our 10 anticipated EV models, this one is the closest to a reveal. It will take place on Sept. 23. Recently, we learned that the Volkswagen ID. 4—spearheading the brand’s next generation of electric vehicles in North America—has already entered production in Zwickau, Germany. This future Tesla Model Y and Ford Mustang Mach-E rival will offer an estimated range of about 500 kilometres.
GMC Hummer EV
The modern, fully electric version of the infamous American gas-guzzler will be revealed this fall after delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, customers will need to be even more patient to take delivery of their GMC Hummer EV. You see, it won’t arrive in Canada until the fall of 2022.
Ford F-150 EV
The upcoming Ford F-150 EV, based on the 14th generation of the pickup that was unveiled earlier this summer, is supposed to be the second battery-powered model to wear the Blue Oval badge in North America. The first, of course, is the Mustang Mach-E. However, don’t expect to see it in showrooms until mid-2022. In the meantime, there’s the new F-150 Hybrid…
BMW iX
While North America is a paradise for SUVs, BMW is choosing not to offer the iX3 here, only in China. Instead, we’ll get a brand new flagship electric SUV based on the BMW iNext (likely to be called iX) and using the fifth-generation eDrive powertrain technology. Expect around 600 kilometres of range and over 500 horsepower. A debut should take place in late 2020 or early 2021.
Chevrolet Bolt EUV
The all-new Chevrolet Bolt EUV (as in Electric Utility Vehicle) is the highly anticipated crossover based on the Bolt EV hatchback. Unfortunately, it will not benefit from the new Ultium battery and architecture that GM unveiled earlier this year. The Bolt EUV will enter production next summer as 2022 model.
Audi e-tron GT
Thirty electrified vehicles by 2025 including 20 all-electric models. Audi’s EV plan for the next few years is quite ambitious. As a future rival of the Tesla Model 3, the Audi e-tron GT sports sedan will be awesome if it looks similar to the concept.
Mercedes-Benz EQS
Sales of the EQC crossover in Canada have been pushed back to early 2021. This model will be followed by the smaller EQA and more interestingly the Mercedes-Benz EQS full-size sedan, which is said to offer a range of up to 700 kilometres according to WLTP test cycle. That number would inevitably be lower in North America, but it might still be high enough to best the 647 kilometres achieved by the Tesla Model S.
Subaru/Toyota Electric SUV
Are you disappointed with the electric range of the new Crosstrek PHEV? Well, Subaru is going to team up with Toyota once again to develop a joint EV platform and a fully electric compact SUV to be sold under each company’s own brand. The concept pictured above is a preview.
Kia Electric Crossover
Slated to debut in 2021, Kia’s next EV doesn’t have a name yet; it’s simply known as “Kia CV” for now. It will reportedly "blur the boundaries between passenger and sport utility vehicles," so probably something along the lines of the sensational Imagine by Kia concept presented at the 2019 Geneva Auto Show. With a range of about 500 kilometres, count us in!
Tesla Roadster
The next-generation Tesla Roadster, first announced in November 2017 and expected to debut in 2020, has been delayed while Elon Musk and his team are busy launching and fixing quality issues with the all-new Model Y compact crossover. Do you remember the insane numbers, though? Here’s a refresher: 0-100 km/h in 2 seconds, 0-160 km/h in 4.2 seconds and a top speed in excess of 400 km/h.