What's currently in the EV world?
Up until 2019, there was a limited selection of EVs to choose from but the year has opened the door to more affordable EV cars to choose from although still a little limiting. From 2020 onwards, there is a much larger selection of vehicles due for release at even more affordable prices. Due to the increased number of EVs we are also seeing a little more increased competition with the dealers, that said you won’t see much discount from the main dealers yet.
Below is a list of the manufacturers that currently have at least one EV available for purchase in the UK followed by some of the recently announced EVs hitting the market later this year.
Audi
New EV Models for 2023 onwards
There are a plethora of new models coming out this year (2023). Below are the makes and models with a brief synopsis:
Audi A6 e-tron
BMW i3 3-series
Dacia Spring Electric
Fiat Panda
Fiat Centoventi Concept
Jaguar Compact EVs Jaguar are planning to release a trio of sports electric SUVs in 2025
Mini has announced that it's entire line-up will be fully electric by 2025
Peugeot e-308
Peugeot e-408
Polestar 4
Porsche Macan Electric
Renault 5
Smart #1
Smart #3
Vauxhall Astra-e
Volkswagen ID.7
Volvo EX90
Volvo EX30
Tesla "Model 2" - Tesla's take on an electric hatchback, this model has been dubbed the "model 2" although it is unknown whether this will be its official name when it hits roads 2023. The 2023 model will cost £20,000-£25,000 and will give you an estimated 250-mile range which, despite its size, is more than the model 3, this is thanks to the new battery technology. The new battery known as the 4680 cell reduces manufacturing costs by 50%, provides 5 times more energy and will give a 16% increase in range with every charge.
Tesla Roadster - Tesla's reiteration of the 2008 Tesla Roadster (first generation)