When every brand is going electric and which have changed their mind

The days of the internal combustion engine are numbered and all major car brands have turned 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 a completely 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 – unconfirmed

The Turin-based firm was set to offer an all-electric range by 2027, with four new electric models set to join the lineup, however plans have been changing since last year. Firstly, the Junior, which was expected to be EV only, also launched with petrol and hybrid options.

This was to be followed this year with an electric successor to the Guilia saloon, which is expected to launch with 1000bhp and a 435-mile range, and the Stelvio SUV. However, both of these are also planned to be offered with four- and six-cylinder hybrids.

By 2027 a luxury saloon to rival the Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron, and a flagship SUV that will sit above the Stelvio are planned to launch, with unconfirmed powertrain options. 

Alpine - 2026

At the moment the French brand only offers one electric car, the A290, also producing different variations of its A110 sports car. Alpine did experiment with electrification of its sports car 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 second EV – the A390 SUV – this year. This will be followed by an electric successor to the A110 in 2026 and a larger four-seat electric sports car called the A310. 

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 due to arrive by 2028, with its motor and battery supplies by US start-up Lucid. It had originally been planned for 2026.

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 caveat being that could change if demand doesn’t pick up. The German firm had been planning to launch only new EVs worldwide from 2026, but we wouldn’t be surprised if that didn’t happen.

Audi will expand its electric offering with a new flagship electric A8 next year, as well as electric versions of the A3, A4 and R8 successor. 

Bentley - 2035

The luxury car maker is set to go electric by 2035. 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 SUV, 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, when it originally planed to go all-electric.

BMW - TBC

BMW already sells a number of electric models, including the i4, i7, iX1, iX3 and iX. 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 launch 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 car in 2026, 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 Panda, 500 and 600set to be joined by a sibling to the Peugeot 208 Electric. 

Ford - unconfirmed

American car giant Ford had been 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, however that plan has since been scrapped.

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

Honda - 2040

The Tokyo-based car maker will embark on a huge $40 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 getting the new Prologue and Acura SUVs.

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 in all major markets by 2040. 

Hyundai - 2035

Along with Kia, Hyundai is also planning to be a fully electric brand in Europe by 2035 and globally by 2045. 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 the end of 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 2025. This will be followed by electric versions of the Velar, Evoque and Discovery Sport and Discovery. 

Jeep - unconfirmed

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. It could take another 10 years to go all electric around the world though.

Kia - 2045

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. It will be electric globally by 2045.

Lamborghini - unconfirmed

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 2030. This will then be followed by an electric replacement to the Lamborghini Urus in 2031. 

Lamborghini will first introduce hybrid powertrains before phasing out ICE engines, but is likely to offer a mix for the next couple of decades.

Maserati - unconfirmed

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 had confirmed that Maserati will become an electric-only brand by 2030, but this has since changed, although they’re still saying they will only launch new electric cars from 2028. 

Maserati is planning to expand its electrified line-up with a new MC20, Quattroporte and next-generation Levante SUV.

Mazda - unconfirmed

Mazda has been pretty quiet on the EV front, but recently revealed a new electrification strategy, with the Japanese brand set to invest £10 billion 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, but still offering petrol models alongside. 

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

Mercedes-Benz - unconfirmed

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 the end 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 had planned to only bring new electric cars to market, with a deadline of 2030 to offer an electric line-up only, but this has since changed to only EVs and plug-in hybrids.

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. This has since been delayed, however they are still keeping the 2030 target.

Nissan - 2030

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 this is only for Europe. 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. This could take a little longer in their global markets such as Africa and South America.

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 - unconfirmed

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 launched the highly anticipated 5 hatchback last 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 the end of 2030. 

Skoda - unconfirmed

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 CHR+ this year. Lexus’s current EV line-up includes the RZ 450e and the UX 300e. 

Vauxhall / Opel - 2028

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

At present the firm offers electric versions of the Grandland, 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 - unconfirmed

The automotive giant plans to become an electric-only car maker in Europe by 2035, with the US and China set to follow at some point 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.

The ID 7 flagship saloon most 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

Despite the global slow-down in EV sales, Volvo still wants to be entirely electric by 2030. That said, a new CEO could change things around and allow plug-in hybrids on sale past this date if demand for electric cars doesn’t pick up in key markets like the USA.