The 15 most anticipated electric cars coming by 2025
September 13, 2024 by Jamie Edkins
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Electric cars are getting more popular, and as such manufacturers are hard at work developing a range of new EVs. Here’s a breakdown of what’s coming over the next year or so.
Electric cars are getting better with every new car revealed. Over the past few years we’ve seen drastic improvements in driving range, charging speeds and technology, and prices are starting to fall as well. These developments are making EV ownership a lot more appealing.
As demand goes up, so does the number of models on offer. There are loads of new electric cars coming out over the next year, from affordable city runarounds to bonkers hot hatches. Here’s a rundown of what’s to come before the end of 2025.
The best new electric cars coming by 2025 are:
- Volvo EX60
- Volkswagen ID.2all
- Alpine A290
- Audi RS6 e-tron
- BMW Neue Klasse X
- Cupra Tavascan
- Dacia Spring
- Ford Capri
- Hyundai Inster
- Kia EV3
- Range Rover EV
- Polestar 3
- Porsche Boxster EV
- Skoda Elroq
- Tesla Compact EV
1. Volvo EX60
Volvo has a couple of new electric cars coming in the next year or so, including the new ES90 electric saloon. Arguably more important than this though is the new EX60 SUV, which the brand confirmed was coming during the XC90 reveal in September.
It’ll be an alternative to the Tesla Model Y and Audi Q4 e-tron, and the Carwow team has had a go at predicting the design in some exclusive renders. There aren’t many technical details at this stage, however you can expect it to have close to 400 miles of range and cost around £60,000.
2. Volkswagen ID2all
This could be the all-electric replacement for the iconic Volkswagen Golf. The ID2.all concept was first revealed last year, and the production version is due to go on sale in 2025. It’ll have a single electric motor with 226hp, as well as up to 280 miles of range from a new battery.
The biggest news here though is the price. Volkswagen claims this new hatchback will cost less than £22,000, which would make it one of the cheapest electric cars on the market. There will also be a sporty GTI version with over 320hp.
3. Alpine A290
Small hot hatchbacks are getting thin on the ground these days. The Ford Fiesta ST is no more, and the Suzuki Swift Sport recently bit the dust as well. Well the new Alpine A290 is here to bring the hot hatchback into the electric era.
It has a 220hp motor powering the front wheels, and it’ll do 0-60mph in a brisk 6.4 seconds. It also has a clever multi-link suspension setup to make it as agile as possible through the corners, and it looks suitably sporty as well.
4. Audi RS6 e-tron
The new Audi A6 and S6 e-tron both made their debut this year, but what about the flagship RS model? Well that’s due to make an appearance in 2025, and it could be the fastest Audi estate car ever made.
You can expect the same basic design as the A6 e-tron, just with plenty of upgrades to make it look more aggressive such as flared wheel arches and upgraded bumpers. Over 800hp is also possible from the dual-motor setup.
5. BMW Neue Klasse X
The new petrol-engined BMW X3 was revealed recently, but there won’t be an all-electric version like its predecessor. Instead the iX3 will be replaced by a new model based on the Neue Klasse X concept, a ground-up EV packing plenty of new technology.
It follows on from the Neue Klasse saloon concept, and a lot of the styling cues are lifted straight from that car. There are no concrete details on what’s powering this car yet, but you can expect it to improve upon the old iX3’s 292 miles of range.
6. Cupra Tavascan
Spanish brand Cupra will launch its answer to the Volkswagen ID5 and Skoda Enyaq Coupe this year. It may share parts with those cars under the skin, but it’s a lot more stylish and has a more interesting interior than either of them.
You’ll be able to get a dual-motor version with 340hp, the same as the Skoda Enyaq vRS and VW ID5 GTX, and 0-60mph is dealt with in 5.6 seconds. Powering the Tavascan is a 77kWh battery giving it up to 341 miles of range.
7. Dacia Spring
If you spend all your time zipping around city streets, the UK’s cheapest electric car could be perfect for you. The new Dacia Spring starts from £14,995 – which is not just cheap for an EV, it’s cheap full stop.
For your money you get a modest 140 miles of range, not ideal for long-distance driving but more than enough for a commute across town. You also get the bare essentials as standard such as air conditioning, bluetooth and electric windows.
8. Ford Capri
Ford has resurrected an iconic name plate. The new Capri isn’t a slinky coupe with a V6 engine under the bonnet, but rather it’s a coupe-SUV powered by electricity. It shares parts with the Ford Explorer, meaning a 340hp dual-motor setup is on offer.
It looks a lot more sporty than the Ford Explorer, if not quite as brawny as the classic Capri. This electric SUV will be available to order now, with prices starting from £48,075, making it a few thousand pounds more than the Volkswagen ID5.
9. Hyundai Inster
This funky little thing is the Hyundai Inster – a small electric car with a very clever interior. It’s only the size of a Hyundai i10, but the boot is the same size as a Volkswagen Polo’s and you get sliding rear seats which grant rear passengers palatial legroom.
You can get a 42kWh battery with 186 miles of range as standard, or there’s a 49kWh pack which can get up to 220 miles on a charge. The former is paired to a 97hp electric motor, while the long-range model has 115hp on tap.
10. Kia EV3
Kia has revealed its answer to the Volvo EX30. This is the EV3, a dinky electric SUV with similar styling to the EV9 and up to 370 miles of range. Just like the EV9, the EV3 looks almost identical to the concept car we saw last year, and it’s a funky-looking thing.
Inside you’ll find a similar infotainment system to the EV6 and Sportage, and there are plenty of eco-friendly materials used on the seats and the door cards. The boot is a massive 460 litres as well, 60 litres more than you get in a Volvo EX30.
11. Range Rover EV
Let’s inject some opulence into this list. An all-electric version of the mighty Range Rover is coming later this year, and it promises to be even more refined than the petrol-powered car and offer similar performance to the V8 model.
With no engine chugging away under the bonnet, making this EV quieter than the normal Range Rover shouldn’t be too difficult. There are some minor styling tweaks as well, such as the smoothed-over front grille.
12. Polestar 3
This is Polestar’s first ever SUV. The 3 is here to offer an alternative to cars like the BMW iX and Audi Q8 e-tron, and it’s easily recognisable as being from the Swedish brand. It looks a bit like a Polestar 2 which has been stretched out, but it’s still a stylish thing.
The 3 uses a massive 111kWh battery with up to 392 miles of range, and the performance model has 517hp. You can order one now, with prices starting from £75,900 – although we’re yet to drive one in the UK.
13. Porsche Boxster EV
Porsche’s entry-level sports car will go all-electric next year. The Boxster EV could use components from the bonkers Mission R concept, specifically its 435hp front axle motor. This would give it 35hp more than today’s Boxster GTS.
It’s also not going to use an underfloor battery pack like a lot of EVs, with a taller chest-style unit more likely. This will allow for similar weight distribution to a mid-engined car, improving overall agility.
14. Skoda Elroq
The Skoda Elroq is an electric alternative to the brand’s own Karoq mid-sized SUV, and it’s due to be revealed this autumn. The design has been teased a couple of times, and you can see similar styling cues to the larger Enyaq.
Under that wrap is a 77kWh battery with up to 350 miles of range, and you can get a dual-motor version with 300hp. Expect prices to start from around £35,000 when the Elroq goes on sale.
15. Tesla compact EV
Elon Musk has been talking about a sub-£22,000 Tesla for years now, and it looks like he could be about to make good on this promise. It may not have a name just yet, but the new compact EV is going on sale in 2025.
It hasn’t been plain sailing to get to this point, after rumours emerged that Tesla would scrap this car in favour of self-driving robotaxis. Musk has since denied these claims, but a robotaxi based on this car could emerge in the future.
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