Every new electric car coming soon

So far in 2024 we've been treated to a raft of new electric cars from a host of brands including MG, Mini, BMW, Volkswagen and Renault.

Everyone's at it, nobody is going to stop any time soon, and there's yet more to come.

Abarth will kick off its assault on the hot SUV market with the 600e electric crossover, Audi will take the fight to BMW's backyard with the A6 E-tron, Nismo will make a return with a hot Nissan Ariya, and Lotus will launch its first full-size saloon car. Not to mention there are a host of brand new models from as-new Chinese manufacturers.

An exciting year then despite the fact we're over halfway through it. Join us, then, as we preview the new electric cars coming to the UK very soon.

Abarth 600e

The 600e is set to be quite the game-changer for Abarth. It will be the company’s first SUV and, with 237bhp, its most powerful car yet. Based on Stellantis's e-CMP2 platform, it is one of 1949 launch edition examples that will be produced, with bespoke styling cues including deep front and rear bumpers, lurid purple paintwork and snazzy 18in alloys.

It is likely to be powered by the same 51kWh battery as the standard model, but its range will likely dip from the standard car's 251 miles to the 199-mile mark because of its meatier power reserves.

Alfa Romeo Junior

Alfa Romeo's first electric car is this intriguingly-styled, Polish-built crossover which is said to feature "best in class" driving dynamics, the lowest weight in its segment, and brand new styling cues including the brand's 'scudetto' front grille.

With the first UK deliveries set for October/November, the Junior uses the same e-CMP platform as the Jeep Avenger and Fiat 600e, with a 54kWh battery good for a 250-mile range and 156bhp electric motor. The hot Veloce model will also be available from launch, touting 278bhp, 207 miles of range and a 100kW maximum charging speed.

Alpine A290

This hot version of the Renault 5, in a way, marks the resurgence of RenaultSport, because it will offer customers a motorsport-fettled chassis with a battery mounted under the car to lower its mass and improve handling, as well as a four-square stance for better stability and agility, four-piston brakes taken from the Alpine A110 and one battery option.

When it goes on sale at the beginning of 2025, it is set to offer two power outputs - one of those being the same 215bhp electric motor as the Renault Megane E-Tech Electric, the other a 268bhp unit developed in-house by Renault.

This is expected to be the same 52kWh unit as the Renault Zoe, making for a 238-mile official range.

Audi A6 E-tron

The A6 has always been the heart of Audi's range, which means this first electric version has a lot to live up to.

But with underpinnings developed in conjunction with Porsche, namely the Premium Performance Electric platform, it gets off to a good start. 

And, of course, sharing this platform with the larger Q6 E-tron means its specifications will likely be similar. That car offers 396bhp and a 100kWh battery in basic '55' trim, and is equipped with 800V charging architecture. A hot RS6 version is also expected with more than 600bhp and charging speeds for its 100kWh battery of up to 270kW.

Aiways U5

A clean-sheet, no-compromise EV, the U5 will arrive in the UK later this year as its first foray into the not-so murky waters of electric SUVs.

With a 63kWh battery, the 1770kg five-seat SUV gives a relatively modest range of 248 miles, with a 0-62mph time of 7.8sec, and top speed limited to 99mph. Its permanent-magnet motor produced 201bhp and 228 lb ft, while its energy efficiency is rated at 3.96mpkWh, which is competitive with the equivalent Skoda Enyaq iV.

Cupra Tavascan

Set to arrive in September 2024, the Tavascan is based on the Volkswagen Group's MEB platform and will come in two power guises: 282bhp and 335bhp. This positions it alongside the entry-level 260bhp Tesla Model Y RWD and the top-spec 295bhp Audi Q4 E-tron Performance.

It uses the same 82kWh battery as the Volkswagen ID 5, which is good for 341 miles of range in its most economical form.

Ferrari EV

The world of electric cars might be a new one for Ferrari, but company boss Benedetto Vigna has promised that his first EV will be made "in the right way".

To make sure of that, it has already completed several thousand kilometres of on-road testing and the weight of its batteries will likely be stored deep within its chassis to keep the centre of gravity down.

Fiat Grande Panda

The big news here is that this retro-styled, rugged supermini will arrive in early 2025 and cost less than £22,000.

At launch it will be offered with a 44kWh battery and 111bhp single electric motor, making it good for a 199-mile range. A longer-range hybrid will also be available.

Its proportions stay true to the blocky, retro look of the original concept, whilst also reflecting that of the original Panda, which first hit the road in 1980. Elsewhere, it gets nods to its utilitarian roots with a chunky front skid plate, roof rails and black lower-body cladding.

Ford Fiesta EV

If they happen, the spiritual electric successors to the Ford Fiesta and Focus will likely sit on a brand new 'skunkworks' platform, the development of which is being led by a former Tesla engineer.

According to the head of Ford's model E division Marin Gjaja, the first car on this platform will arrive in late 2026 or early 2027, but given its focus on affordability it will likely play host to models below the Puma.

Reports suggest that around 300 people are currently working on the architecture, with a team as varied as engineers from Tesla, Rivian and Apple, as well as Formula 1 aerodynamicists.

Ford Focus EV

While this 'skunkworks' platform is still in the engineering stages, it represents the first sign of Ford looking to explore markets below crossovers, SUVs, coupe-crossovers and other niches. 

With this in mind, an electric successor to the current Focus could also be on the cards. And given Ford's newest cars such as the 4.5-metre long Explorer and SUV-coupe Capri, there is room for the firm to explore sectors it once dominated.

The Focus may not come back using exactly the same bodystyle as it currently adopts, particularly given the demands of jacked-up crossovers. But the return of the name could at least drive down the price to something more people can afford.

Jeep Recon

The latest rival to the Land Rover Defender will arrive in 2025 in the form of the near-600bhp Jeep Recon. It comes as part of the American firm's push to reinvigorate itself in Europe, and will feature a 373-mile electric range and 0-62mph time of just 3.5sec.

Built in the US and set to be released there first, it will be offered and positioned as a raw take on off-road Jeeps of old, with options including removable doors and an open-top design, as on the Wrangler which will sit alongside it.

Kia EV3

Kick-starting Kia's push into the more affordable EV market, you can expect to see the new EV3 launch at the end of this year, complete with boxy, retro styling and up to 302bhp.

It will use the E-GMP architecture developed by Hyundai Motor Group and currently used on models such as the Kia EV9, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Genesis GV60. It is also likely to offer multiple battery sizes and both single-motor front-drive and twin-motor all-wheel-drive powertrains.

Lotus Emeya

What is claimed to be the world's fastest-charging EV, the Emeya represents Lotus's take on the Porsche Taycan, complete with a peak charging rate of 402kW. That allows it to top up its 102kWh battery from 10%-80% in 14 minutes; a battery that will provide a range of up to 378 miles.

The quickest version makes use of a dual-motor powertrain that sends up to 905bhp and 726 lb ft to all four wheels; good for a 0-62mph time of 2.8sec. Specifications for the entry-level Emeya and mid-rung Emeya S, meanwhile, are yet to be announced, but they are expected to match that of the Eletre SUV, which gets 603bhp and a claimed 0-62mph time of 4.5sec.

Maserati MC20 Folgore

Above this car's most obvious draws, including a likely power output of 750bhp and likely range of up to 300 miles, Maserati is aiming to not only increase performance over its combustion-engined sibling, but do nothing to lose that car's character or sense of engagement. 

It’s anticipated that it will use the same tri-motor powertrain as the smaller Granturismo Folgore, with two motors on the rear axle and one at the front.

Mercedes-Benz G580 with EQ Technology

This quad-motor electric version of Mercedes’ iconic off-roader will arrive with an official electric range of 291 miles from its 116kWh lithium nickel-manganese-cobalt battery - a unit that is said to adopt a new type of battery chemistry to significantly boost its range. Mercedes officials have even said it is the most energy dense battery you will be able to get in an EV.

Each of its four electric motors powers an individual wheel and produces 145bhp, combining for a maximum output of 579bhp, along with a whopping 859lb ft of torque.

Mini Aceman

The Aceman is the last piece of the jigsaw for Mini, whose line-up will be completed when first deliveries of this Renault Clio rival begin come November 2024. 

From launch, customers will be able to choose from two variants, including an Aceman E with 181bhp, a 42.5kWh battery, 193 miles of range and one electric motor, as well as an Aceman SE with 215bhp, a 54.2kWh battery and a 252-mile range. A hot JCW version is also planned with the same electric motor as a more aggressive, sporting chassis set-up.

Nio EL6

The EL6 promises to be a comprehensive reworking of the preceding ES6, complete with a new platform, more interior space courtesy of a stretched wheelbase, better interior quality and - intriguingly - the largest openable sunroof in its class.

As standard, it is fitted with two electric motors - one on the front axle, one on the rear - for a total power output of 482bhp, 517lb ft and a 0-62mph time of 5.4sec. Official range, meanwhile, is claimed at 300 miles. 

Being a new company to UK shores, Nio is still putting the finishing touches on its UK launch. But we still expect the EL6 to launch later this year.

Nissan Ariya Nismo

Nismo's first model since the 370Z is based on the top-specification Nissan Ariya e-4orce, but it gets more power than that car, as well as bespoke dynamics, a Nismo driving mode and more aggressive exterior design touches.

It is set to arrive in the UK in two specifications, called B6 and B9. The entry-level B6 car uses a 66kWh battery and produces 362bhp with 414lb ft of torque. The B9, meanwhile, uses a 91kWh battery - 4kWh more than the current largest-capacity Ariya - and puts out 429bhp and 509lb ft. Nissan has not yet confirmed exactly when it will go on sale here.

Peugeot e-408

The latest addition to Peugeot's compact electric car range, the e-408 is expected to sit on Stellantis's e-CMP2 platform and adopt the company's favoured electric drivetrain, which includes a single, front-mounted electric motor with 154bhp and a 51kWh (usable) battery pack. 

Official specifications are yet to come, but when it arrives later this year it should yield a 0-62mph time below 10sec and a range north of 200 miles. 

Peugeot e-5008

First deliveries of Peugeot's third-generation family SUV will begin in Autumn this year in the form of the 73kWh car, but it will also arrive with the option of a larger 96kWh unit. The 96kWh car boasts a WLTP range of 410 miles, while the single-motor car with a smaller battery, which is likely to be the best-seller, gets 311 miles of range as well as four-wheel drive and 318bhp.

Charging speeds, meanwhile, max out at 160kW, which is claimed to add 62 miles of range in just 10 minutes.

Polestar 3

Polestar's second electric car is also its first SUV, with first deliveries scheduled for February-March 2025. It sits on Volvo’s new SPA2 platform, and will launch with a rear-biased dual-motor powertrain producing 483bhp and 618lb ft; enough to send its 2584kg heft from 0-62mph in 5.0sec and on to a top speed of 130mph. An optional Performance Pack adds an extra 27bhp and 51lb ft, shaving 0.3sec off the 0-62mph sprint.

Electric range for the Long Range version is pinned at 379 miles, together with a peak charging rate of 250kW.

Polestar 4

The 4 - which, curiously, is smaller than the 3 - is a swooping electric SUV that has been billed by its maker as "the reinvention of the SUV-coupe".

Set to arrive in August 2024, it will enter the premium electric SUV segment as a rival to the new Porsche Macan EV in standard single-motor or dual-motor guise. While all cars use a 102kWh battery pack, the single-motor car produces 268bhp and 253lb ft, while the dual-motor vehicle commands a £7000 premium but gets 536bhp. Oh, and its 0-62mph time stands at 3.8sec.

Range Rover Electric

Final stage testing is being completed for JLR's flagship ahead of its launch later this year. Until now, it has been shown winter testing in the Arctic Circle with a design that only subtly differentiates it from its pure-combustion and plug-in hybrid derivatives.

Beyond earlier confirmation by JLR that it will use an 800V charging architecture, no specific technical details or performance figures have been given.

Renault 5

Unveiled at the 2024 Geneva Motor Show, the 5 is a retro-inspired supermini that is expected to be priced from less than £25,000 when it arrives in the first quarter of 2025. That will make it one of the market's cheapest electric cars, undercutting the likes of the Vauxhall Corsa e and even the cheap-as-you-like BYD Dolphin.

Based on a new EV architecture called Ampr Small, the 5 tips the scales at 1372kg with the entry-level 40kWh battery pack. This is good enough for a range of 185 miles, but for customers who need more there is the 52kWh version, which travels 249 miles.

Skywell BE11

Said by the Chinese firm to be its first "strategic SUV", the BE11 is expected to start appearing on UK roads in September 2024.

It will arrive with two battery sizes: 72kWh and 86kWh with WLTP ranges of 248 miles and 303 miles respectively. Power comes from a single, front-mounted 201bhp electric motor which makes for an electronically-limited top speed of 92mph and 0-62mph time of 9.6sec.

Volvo EX90

The electric equivalent - and soon replacement - for the XC90 SUV is the first car to sit on Volvo's SPA2 EV platform, and its first “software-defined” vehicle with its own in-house developed operating system.

It will arrive in the UK (first deliveries take place at the end of the year) in Ultra trim and with two powertrain options, the more basic one with 402bhp, the performance edition with 510bhp, which we reckon will suffice.

Both powertrains use a 107kWh battery, which uses a 400V electrical architecture for rapid charging at rates of up to 250kW. Their electric range, meanwhile, stands at 353 miles and 359 miles respectively.