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ELECTRIC CARS ON THE HORIZON
Besides the electric vehicles already on the market, there are plenty more coming soon that could be your fleet’s ticket to going electric. Simon Harris and John Kendall reveal the car and van highlights...
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Audi A2 e-tron
Audi has revived the A2 nameplate for a new entry-level all-electric hatch. Arriving 21 years after the original was discontinued, the A2 e-tron “will further rejuvenate Audi’s model range and open up access to premium electric mobility” as the brand’s smallest EV yet.
RANGE TBC WHEN Autumn 2026 PRICE ~£30k
BMW iX5 Hydrogen
The German manufacturer continues its perseverance with hydrogen power and has confirmed it will be offered alongside ICE, PHEV and battery electric versions of the X5. Details are scarce, but drive technology is based on the third-gen fuel cell system that BMW is developing with Toyota.
RANGE TBC WHEN Late 2028 PRICE TBC
Cupra Raval
This electric, compact performance hatchback lands later this year as a sister to the Škoda Epiq, Volkswagen ID. Polo and Volkswagen ID. Cross. Based on the UrbanRebel concept, it promises up to 226hp, up to 280 miles of range and a fast, stylish driving experience.
RANGE ~280 miles WHEN Spring 2026 PRICE ~23k
Dacia Hipster Concept
This all-electric compact four-seater is aiming to “halve the carbon footprint of electric vehicles”, with everyday mobility needs at its heart. Measuring just 3m long, 1.53m high and 1.55m wide, it is ideal for urban environments, while the boot space ranges from 70 to 500 litres.
RANGE TBC WHEN TBC PRICE TBC
Genesis GV60 Magma
The GV60 Magma springboards the brand’s plans for the Magma division. The high-performance EV features a 650hp dual-motor system good for 0-60mph in 3.4 seconds and an 84kWh battery able to charge from 10-80% in 18 minutes.
RANGE TBC WHEN H2 2026 PRICE TBC
Jaguar Type 00
The face of the new Jaguar brand, the Type 00 is the epitome of the company’s ‘copy nothing’ approach. This concept hints at the first production car to come – an electric four-door GT, with fast charging and nearly 500 miles of range.
RANGE 478 WHEN mid-2026 PRICE c.£130,000
Kia EV2
The EV2 all-electric B-segment SUV arrives in showrooms this summer and delivers a new rival to the Ford Puma Gen-E and Renault 4. Expected to cost less than £25,000, it will be available in two versions with up to 278 miles of range.
RANGE TBC WHEN Late 2026 PRICE TBC
Lepas L8
Chery-owned brand Lepas will enter the UK market in Q3 2026 with the L8 five-seat SUV. Built on a new NEV modular platform, the L8 will feature a plug-in hybrid option that looks likely to offer a 66-mile electric range and 807-mile total range.
RANGE TBC WHEN Q4 2026 PRICE TBC
Lexus LFA Concept
Everyone loves a sportscar and more and more people are loving EVs. Put them together in a compelling package and you’re onto a winner. That’s certainly what Lexus will be hoping with a BEV concept version of the LFA.
RANGE TBC WHEN TBC PRICE TBC
Lotus Eletre X
The Eletre X marks Lotus’s first move into plug-in hybrids and will set “a new benchmark for electric‑first performance mobility”. The high-performance SUV combines a 2.0-litre petrol engine with dual electric motors for 952hp and 0-62mph in 3.3 seconds.
RANGE TBC WHEN Q4 2026 PRICE TBC
Range Rover Electric
A long time coming – ever since the Evoque Electric (Concept E) was first demonstrated in 2015 – Range Rover will launch a new crossover this year, likely to use I-Pace running gear. Targeted range is approximately 300–330 miles (WLTP).
RANGE 250 miles WHEN Late 2026 PRICE TBC
Renault Twingo E-Tech
Another small EV presented in concept form, it’s the return of another iconic automotive name from the past. Twingo is made for the city, with its compact dimensions, one-pedal function and compact battery and motor setup.
RANGE 163 miles WHEN 2027 PRICE TBC
Škoda Epiq
The Epiq entry-level ‘city SUV crossover’ launches this summer as the first Škoda on the MEB+ platform; also the basis for the Volkswagen ID. Polo, ID. Cross and Cupra Raval. It will cost from around £25,000, with up to 267 miles of range and a 475-litre boot.
RANGE Up to 267 miles WHEN Summer 2026 PRICE ~£25k
Škoda Peaq
The Škoda Peaq is an upcoming all-electric seven-seater flagship SUV set to debut in summer 2026. Positioned above the Enyaq, the Peaq transitions the Škoda Vision 7S concept into series production and is designed “for modern families and everyday explorers alike”.
RANGE TBC WHEN Summer 2026 PRICE TBC
Vauxhall Astra
The 2026 Astra and Astra Sports Tourer lineup introduces price parity across electric, PHEV and 48V hybrid models, starting at £29,995. The revised range features increased electric range (up to 281 miles), new tech including V2L tech and identical pricing for hatchback and Sports Tourer variants.
RANGE 281 miles max WHEN June 2026 PRICE From £29,995
Vauxhall Corsa GSE
Vauxhall’s Corsa GSE electric hot hatch arrives later this year. Following the 280hp Mokka GSE, this rally-inspired model draws on Vauxhall’s motorsport DNA. Part of the Grand Sport Electric (GSE) sub-brand, it aims to combine agility with high-performance, zero-emission power.
RANGE TBC WHEN 2026 PRICE TBC
Volkswagen ID.Cross
Arriving this autumn, the ID. Cross is new affordable, five-seater electric compact SUV priced from ~£25k. Aimed at combining everyday usability with affordable, premium-focused design, the five-seater provides an all-electric counterpart to the VW T-Cross, with a chioce of two batteries and three powertrains.
RANGE 280 miles WHEN 2026 PRICE ~£22,000
Volkswagen ID.Polo
The ID. Polo arrives later this year as a new, affordable electric supermini, based on the ID. 2all concept. Serving as the electric counterpart to the traditional Polo, it marks a significant shift in the brand’s naming strategy for EVs. It’s set to offer four power outputs, two battery sizes and up to 280 miles of range.
RANGE Up to 280 miles WHEN 2026 PRICE ~£21k
Volvo EX60
With the launch of the all-electric EX60, a sister model to the top-selling XC60, Volvo has stepped into a new era of electric mobility. Arriving from September and sitting under the EX90, the all-electric large SUV offers a ‘game-changing’ range of up to 503 miles, up to 400kW fast-charging capability and a starting price around £60k.
RANGE 503 miles max WHEN Sept 2026 PRICE ~£60k
