When is every major car brand going fully electric?

The days of the internal combustion engine are numbered and all major car brands have turned much of their attention to electric cars. 

Each firm has embarked on its own ambition strategy that will help it transform into an EV powerhouse.

But when is each automaker set to wave goodbye to piston-powered machines and offer an electric model range? Here, we take a look at some of the most popular manufacturer's EV plans and reveal when each one will go fully electric. While some car makers have confirmed their strategy, some marques are yet to reveal a deadline and have therefore been marked with 'TBC' (to be confirmed). 

Alfa Romeo - 2027

The Turin-based firm is set to offer an all electric range by 2027, with four new electric models set to join from next year. The first car will be an electric crossover which is set to use the same STLA Small platform as the Jeep Avenger.

This will then be followed in 2025 with an electric successor to the Guilia saloon, which is expected to launch with 1000bhp and a 435-mile range. By 2027 the electric crossover and Guilia will be joined by a luxury saloon to rival the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron, followed by a flagship SUV that will replace the Stelvio. 
 

Alpine - 2026

At the moment the French brand doesn't offer an electric car, focusing purely on different variations of its A110 sports car. Alpine did experiment with electrification last year when it showcased the A110 E-Ternité, a battery-powered version of the brand’s highly-regarded two-seater which impressively tipped the scales at just 1378kg.

Alpine will launch its first EV – the A290 Beta – next year, with the electric hot hatchback based on the inbound Renault 5 EV. This will be followed by the GT X-Over SUV in 2025 and an electric successor to the A110 in 2026. 

Aston Martin - TBC

Famed for its array of sports cars, and more recently an SUV, the British brand is set to offer its first electric car in the form of an SUV by 2026, with its motor and battery supplies by US start-up Lucid. 

Aston Martin plans to launch its EVs to sit alongside its combustion engined models, and has not revealed when it will phase out its piston-powered models. 

Audi - 2033

Audi has confirmed that it will wave goodbye to the combustion engine by 2033, with the German firm planning to launch only new EVs worldwide from 2026. At present, Audi’s electric car line-up includes the e-tron GT, RS e-tron GT, Q4 e-tron, Q4 e-tron Sportback, Q8 e-tron, Q8 e-tron Sportback and SQ8 e-tron and SQ8 e-tron Sportback (and breathe). 

Audi will expand its electric offering with a new flagship electric A8 next year, as well as the Q6 e-tron and SQ6 e-torn. These will be followed by electric versions of the A3, A4 and A6 and a 4WD R8 successor. 

Bentley - 2030

The luxury car maker is set to go electric by 2030. Bentley has not yet released an electric model, but its first EV is set to go on sale by 2026 and will be built on the new PPE (Performance Platform Electric) architecture developed by Audi and Porsche. 

Bentley’s maiden electric model will likely be a high-riding saloon, which will be built at a new dedicated factory at the firm’s headquarters in Crewe, UK. Bentley is also set to launch four more electric cars before 2030 in a bid to become carbon neutral by the end of the decade.

BMW - TBC

BMW already sells a number of electric models, including the i4, i7, iX1, iX3 and iX, with the i5 saloon set to join next year. The Munich-based brand is yet to put a date on its plans to offer a pure electric line-up, but it expects 50% of its global sales to be fully electric by 2030. 

The most recent addition to BMW’s electric range is the i5 saloon, and it is set to be followed by an electric version of the 3-series, which will likely take the i3 name now that the small EV has been discontinued. BMW is also working on a quad-motor fully electric M car but its arrival is some time off yet.

Citroën - 2030

The French brand’s current EV line-up includes the ë-C4 and the ë-C4 X, while the firm also produces the tiny Ami quadricycle – which isn’t a car of sorts, but we’re a big fan of it. Much like its French counterpart Peugeot, Citroen will only offer electric models after 2026 and is set to be electric only from 2030 onwards. 

Ferrari - TBC

The storied marque is set to launch its first electric sports car in 2025, but remains tight-lipped on what the future machine will look like. The firm only recently dabbled in the hybrid space with the SF90 and more recently the 296 GTB. 

Reports from our colleagues at sister-title Autocar suggest that the first electric Ferrari will be a two seater with a motor on each wheel, thus making it all-wheel-drive. 

Fiat - 2030

The Stellantis-owned brand will sell electric cars only from 2030, with the electric Fiat 500 set to be joined by the 600e, a new electric Panda 4x4 and a rival to the Vauxhall Corsa Electric. 

Ford - 2030

American car giant Ford is aiming to offer an all-electric model range by 2030, and is set to launch seven new electric models across its passenger and commercial divisions by the end of 2024. Earlier this year Ford announced it would end production of the hugely popular Fiesta and turn focus on its electric ambitions.

Arriving next year is an electric version of the Ford Puma, which will join the new Explorer and Capri in Ford’s current electric line-up.

Honda - 2040

The Tokyo-based car maker will embark on a huge £31 billion electrification strategy, and plans to launch 30 new all-electric models by 2030. Honda recently launched its new e:Ny1 small electric SUV in Europe, with North America set to gain the new Prologue and Acura SUVs in 2024.

Ten electric models will land in China by 2026, while Japan will get a small commercial EV followed by a new electric SUV. The Japanese firm’s goal is to be 100% electric or hydrogen on all major markets by 2040. 

Hyundai - 2035

Like its Korean rivals, Hyundai is also planning to be a fully electric brand in Europe by 2035 and globally by 2040. Hyundai’s current electric line-up includes the Kona Electric, Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 saloon. 

By 2030, Hyundai Motor will launch 17 new electric cars, 11 of which will be Hyundais and the other six will be Genesis models. The new models include three saloons, six SUVs, one commercial vehicle and another described as a “new model type”. 

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) - 2036

Now officially known as JLR, the British marque has pledged to offer an electrified model from each of its newly established four brands (Range Rover, Defender, Discovery and Jaguar) by 2026, and electric model in each model range by 2030. Every car it sells will be electric from 2036.

Jaguar is about to be rebranded as a luxury EV car maker, and is set to launch its first electric four door GT by 2025, which will then be joined by a luxury saloon and a flagship SUV. 

The first electric Land Rover will be the Range Rover EV, which will go on sale at the end of 2024. This will be followed by electric versions of the Velar, Evoque and Discovery Sport and Discovery. 

Jeep - 2030 (Europe)

Jeep might be late to the EV game but is hoping its new Avenger, the brand’s first electric model, will catch the eye of prospective European buyers. The Stellantis-owned brand has confirmed two more models will follow the Avenger: a new off-road focused Recon and a premium Wagoneer S will be launched by the end of 2025. 

As part of Stellantis’s plans, Jeep will be electric-only in Europe by 2030, with the firm aiming for 70% of its global sales to be electric vehicles.

Kia - 2035

Kia’s electric range currently includes the Soul EV, Niro EV, EV6 SUV and the recently-launched EV9 flagship SUV. The Korean brand will launch 15 new electric models globally by the end of 2027, with a significant focus on the European market. 

The Kia EV5 is set to arrive as a smaller alternative to the EV9. Kia has also hinted at a small electric city car – which will likely take the EV1 nameplate – to rival the inbound Hyundai i10 EV and Volkswagen ID 2. Kia will go all-electric in Europe by 2035, and is aiming to sell 1.2 million EV globally by 2030. 

Lamborghini - 2030-2035

Our first taste of Lamborghini’s electric future came only a short time ago when the Italian firm unveiled the Lanzador, a high-riding 2+2 concept that previews a future electric production car that will arrive in 2028. This will then be followed by an electric replacement to the Lamborghini Urus in 2029. 

Lamborghini will first introduce hybrid powertrains before phasing out ICE engines, but is likely to offer an all-electric line-up after 2030. 

Maserati - 2030

The Italian car maker launched the GranTurismo Folgore as its first electric model last year alongside an electric version of the firm's latest SUV, the Grecale. Parent company Stellantis has confirmed that Maserati will become an electric-only brand by 2030 and will only launch new electric cars from 2026. 

Maserati is planning to electrify its current line-up of models – which includes the MC20 sports car, new Quattroporte saloon and the next-gen Levante SUV – by 2025. 

Mazda - TBC

Mazda has been pretty quiet on the EV front, but recently revealed a new electrification strategy, with the Japanese brand set to invest £8.9 million in electric models. The firm is planning to launch more electric models between 2025 and 2027. From 2028 Mazda will ramp up its EV ambitions and electrify every model it makes. 

Mazda is aiming for 25-40% of its global sales to be pure-electric by 2030. 

Mercedes-Benz - 2030

The Mercedes line-up already consists of electric cars, ranging from the EQA hatchback to the EQS SUV – but the German marque is planning to offer an electric version of every model by a tight deadline of 2025. The C-Class saloon is set to gain an electric powertrain for its next generation, and will likely be built on the firm's new MMA electric platform. An electric A-Class hatchback is also on the cards. 

From 2025, Mercedes will only bring new electric cars to market, with a deadline of 2030 to offer an electric line-up only. 

Mini - 2030

The storied British brand will be all-electric by the end of the decade, with the last combustion-engined model set to launch in 2025. The BMW-owned brand recently launched the fifth-generation Mini Hatch with an updated electric powertrain, while the Countryman SUV has gained an EV variant for the first time. 

Mini will also invest £600 million in its Oxfordshire-based factory in order for the site to build the electric Cooper and Aceman crossover. 

Nissan - TBC

The Japanese firm became a pioneer in the EV world when it launched the Leaf hatchback over a decade ago, but since then the firm has been chasing its rivals in Europe, with little details on its electrification plans. Thankfully Nissan is on the up when it comes to electric cars having recently launched its second bespoke electric model, the Ariya, last year. 

Nissan's plans suggest a deadline of 2030 for an electric-only line-up, but no date has yet been confirmed for the transition. In the meantime, Nissan is aiming to become one of the first brands to sell an EV with a solid-state battery. The firm is also set to offer three new electric models by 2030, and teased its future cars with a trio of concepts. 

Peugeot - 2030

From 2030, all models will be 100% electric in Europe. Five electric models are set to be offered by the firm, with electric versions of the e-3008 and e-5008 launching by the end of next year. Those models will join the e-308 hatch, e-308 SW estate and e-408. 

From 2025 onwards, Peugeot will launch a series of ‘BEV-by-design’ models using bespoke electric platforms. The styling of the new models will be heavily influenced by the Peugeot Inception Concept. 

Porsche - 2030-2035

Porsche has found early success with its first EV, the Taycan, and is aiming to build on this with a range of new electric models, with the German marque aiming to achieve an 80 per cent EV sales mix by 2030. In 2024, Porsche launched an electric version of its best-selling car, the Macan, while the 718 Boxster and Cayman sports cars will arrive in EV form in 2025. 

These will be followed by an electric Cayenne and Panamera, as well as a new flagship SUV codenamed K1. A second-generation Taycan saloon will land in 2027. 

Renault - 2030

Renault will be an all-electric brand in Europe by 2030, with the firm aiming to launch 24 new electric models by 2025 across its portfolio of brands. Renault’s current electric line-up includes the Zoe hatchback and the Megane E-Tech compact SUV. 

The firm plans to launch the highly anticipated 5 hatchback next year, which will soon be followed by the 4, a retro-inspired electric 4x4. 

Rolls-Royce – 2030

Last year the luxury car manufacturer unveiled the Spectre as its first electric model – and the electric coupe will be joined by electric successors to the Cullinan SUV, Ghost saloon and Phantom limousine. The BMW-owned marque plans to offer a pure electric line-up by 2030. 

Skoda - TBC

Skoda is aiming to grow its EV registration to 70% of total sales by the end of the decade, and will offer a six-car electric line-up spearheaded by a seven-seat SUV that will arrive in 2026. The firm first showcased its EV technology with the Enyaq and more recently the Enyaq coupe, but will bolster its line-up dramatically over the coming years. 

There is also talk of an electric estate launching as part of the new electric model range. 

Toyota/Lexus - TBC

Toyota is yet to commit to a specific deadline for an all electric line-up, while Lexus is aiming for 100 per cent EV sales across all markets by 2035. 

At the end of 2021 Toyota’s former CEO Akio Toyoda unveiled 15 new EVs, including city cars, saloons, SUVs and off-roaders. They represent just half of the 30 electric cars Toyota has pledged to launch by 2030 – by which point the firm wants to have sold 3.5 million EVs, up from a previous goal of two million.

At present Toyota offers the bZ4X, which is set to be joined by the bZ Compact Crossover in 2026. Lexus’s current EV line-up includes the RZ 450e and the UX 300e. 

Vauxhall - 2028

Another brand that's part of the Stellantis garage is Vauxhall. And while its parent firm is aiming to make its portfolio of brand's electric only in Europe by 2030, Vauxhall is planning on beating this goal and offer a 100% electric line-up by 2028. 

At present the firm offers electric versions of the Corsa, Astra and Mokka. Vauxhall recently unveiled its new Experimental Concept, with the high-riding crossover set to influence the design of its future electric models. 

Volkswagen - 2035 (Europe)

The automotive giant plans to become an electric-only car maker in Europe by 2035, with the US and China set to follow soon after. Volkswagen created the 'ID' line-up for its pure-electric vehicles and currently offers the ID 3 hatchback, ID 4 SUV, ID 5 coupe-SUV and ID Buzz. It previously sold the e-Golf and e-Up!

The ID 7 flagship saloon has recently joined the line-up to rival the Tesla Model 3. VW also plans to launch the ID 2, a small electric city car, which will likely be the first model to be sold in hot GTI guise.

Volvo - 2030

The XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge are the only electric models in the Volvo line-up, but these are set to be joined by flag EX90 SUV and EX30 compact SUV. Production for the EX90 will begin in the first half of 2024, with a date for first deliveries yet to be confirmed. 

First deliveries of Volvo’s smallest electric SUV – the EX30 – will begin in the first quarter of 2024. Volvo’s model line-up will be fully electric by 2030.