With the UK’s shift to electric moving ever closer, you might be considering an electric car for the first time.
We’ve compiled all of the biggest electric car launches planned over the next 12 months, from Bentley to BMW, Polestar to Peugeot and Volvo to Volkswagen.
Here’s our comprehensive A-Z to the year’s biggest electric car launches.
Electric cars arriving in February
BYD Atto
BYD’s Atto is a small SUV similar in size to the MG ZS. It offers around 261 miles of range and a 0-62mph time of 7.3sec, with power from a 60.5kWh battery. The Atto packs some impressive battery tech - its lithium-ion-phosphate Blade battery contains zero cobalt, and is claimed to be 50% more energy-dense than a conventional lithium-ion unit.
Citroen e-C4 X
The Citroën ë-C4 X provides electric mobility without sacrificing practicality. It’s 240mm longer than the standard C4 and is the longest car built on Stellantis’ CMP platform, which, combined with its 224-mile range and 50kWh battery, makes for an enticing option for families and private hire companies.
Hyundai Ioniq 6
Look out, Tesla - Hyundai is launching the Ioniq 6 in the UK this year and it’s mightily impressive. Drivers have the choice of either a 53kWh or a 77.4kWh battery with a maximum range of 379 miles on a single charge. Single motor, rear-driven models pack 226bhp, while the long-range version is optionally available with a 329bhp, twin-motor four-wheel drive arrangement.
Kia Soul Urban
The new entry point to the Kia Soul range features a smaller 39.2kWh battery and a reduced price tag. It starts from £32,795, while range stands at a maximum of 171 miles in ideal conditions. Power is supplied to a 134bhp electric motor which will get you from 0-62mph in 9.9sec and on to a top speed of 97mph.
Mercedes EQE SUV
This BMW iX rival is Mercedes’ ninth electric model, with a price tag starting from £100,000. Entry-level cars feature a single-motor, rear-wheel drive set-up with 288bhp and 416lb ft, while the line-up will be topped by a 677bhp AMG-tuned performance model, which will be capable of 0-62mph in just 3.5sec. All cars feature the 90.6kWh battery used in the EQE saloon with charging rates of up to 170kW.
Electric cars arriving in March
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
Isn’t the Mercedes EQS luxurious enough for you? No? Then you should consider the EQS SUV, which offers all the technology and appeal of the saloon variant but adds a raised stance and the option of seven seats. It makes use of an impressive all-wheel-drive system and will be spearheaded by a version producing 536bhp and 632lb ft, while range is touted to stand at 364 miles. There is a price to pay - you’ll need to shell out just under £130,000 to own one.
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A couple of things I can take from this list: 1) there's seemingly no new EV products coming from a UK factory, 2) all EV cars being launched are north of £30,000, 3) they look either bland or just awful.
God help us....the future is dull, dull, dull.
The future is lower pollution overall, lower pollution overall, lower pollution overall. And quieter.
What petrol-swilling somewhat affordable new car isn't dull? All the me-too crossovers in the list look like petrol equivalents but with a blocked-off grille, and the Hyundai Ioniq 6 would be distinctive regardless of its powertrain.
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