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ELECTRIC CARS AND VANS 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. John Challen and John Kendall reveal the car and van highlights...
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BMW XM
Claiming to be ‘the most powerful M car ever' to go into series production will be available in plug-in form only. This PHEV will be the first electrified model from the ‘M’ range.
RANGE 50 miles WHEN 2023 PRICE TBC
Kia EV9
The next model in Kia’s electric line-up, EV9 was previewed at AutoMobility LA in November. Drivers will be able to charge from 10 to 80% in under 30 minutes, using a 350kW charger.
RANGE 300 miles WHEN 2023 PRICE TBC
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer PHEV
The first electrified estate from Vauxhall – with up to 1,634 litres of storage – the Sports Tourer follows the launch of the new Astra hatch. The PHEV version will be available with 222hp.
RANGE 35 miles WHEN 2022 PRICE TBC
Audi grandsphere
In a design that could be mistaken for the new A8, this concept is described as ‘the private jet for the road’. The 5.35m-long saloon features Level 4 autonomous driving technology.
RANGE 466 miles WHEN 2024 PRICE TBC
BMW i7
Available with a plug-in hybrid option for a while now, the next step for the 7 Series is to adopt a fully electric powertrain. Opulence, long range and 350kW rapid charging are to be expected.
RANGE 300+ miles WHEN 2022 PRICE ~£100,000
BMW i Vision Circular
The Bavarian manufacturer’s take on how to design a car using the principles of a circular economy. The concept claims to be 100% recyclable, including the solid-state battery.
RANGE N/A WHEN TBC PRICE N/A
Byton M-Byte
New brand Byton has gotten off to a flying start and its first car should be a head turner, if it can make it happen – it's well funded so there's every hope it will.
RANGE 250 miles WHEN Mid 2021 PRICE ~£45,000
Citroën C5 X
Citroën's new range-topper delivers elegance, space and versatility. Choose the plug-in version and the 225hp drivetrain offers an electric range up to 31 miles.
RANGE 31 miles WHEN Late 2021 PRICE N/A
Cupra Born
The sportiest sister of the Volkswagen ID.3 is badged as a Cupra rather than a SEAT. Along with 148 and 201hp versions, there will be a higher-power option not currently available in the ID.
RANGE 370 miles WHEN Late 2021 PRICE £40,000
DS 4 PHEV
The DS 4 is reinvented as a crossover and the sharp styling certainly stands out. The PHEV version has a 12.4kWh battery and is good for an electric-only range of 30 miles.
RANGE 30 miles WHEN Late 2021 PRICE £25,000+
Maserati
The first fully electric Maserati will be 'Folgore' (lightning in Italian) models of the GranTurismo and soft-top GranCabrio. They're destined to offer long range and rapid charging at a price.
RANGE 300+ miles WHEN 2021 PRICE TBC
Maserati Grecale
Entering underneath the Maserati Levante premium SUV, the compact SUV Grecale will adopt 'Folgore' electric badging and in top-spec offer 800V system and up to three motors.
RANGE 250+ miles WHEN 2021 PRICE TBC
Mercedes-Benz EQB
Likely very similar to the EQA, but based on the GLB, the EQB should offer a bit more family practicality and compete directly with the likes of the Volkswagen ID.4.
RANGE 250 miles WHEN Late 2021 PRICE ~£45,000
Mercedes-Benz EQS
This is Mercedes' all-electric flagship built on the new dedicated Battery Electric Vehicle platform. EQS 450+ models boast 516hp and 855Nm of torque when they go on sale later this year.
RANGE 435 miles WHEN Late 2021 PRICE ~£85,000
Peugeot e-Rifter
The Rifter's unconventional wisdom is sure to win it business driver fans and with decent range, performance and cost compromises made, it could fast become a fleet favourite.
RANGE 200 miles WHEN Late 2021 PRICE ~£30,000
Polestar Precept
Previously a concept, Polestar's new four-door Grand Tourer is confirmed for production. At around 4.7 metres long it's Mercedes S-Class-sized and expect the range to be competitive.
RANGE N/A WHEN Late 2022 PRICE N/A
Porsche Macan Electric
The pivotal electric Porsche launch after the Taycan will be an all-electric version of the Macan SUV. Due in 2023, expect design tweaks inside and out, all-wheel drive and over 500hp.
RANGE N/A WHEN Early 2023 PRICE N/A
Porsche Taycan Cross
Porsche's impressive Taycan morphs into an off-road style estate. The result is more headroom and a bigger boot – prices will start at £79,340 for the 4S when sales start later this year.
RANGE 301 miles WHEN Late 2021 PRICE ~£79,340
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 next year, likely to use I-Pace running gear.
RANGE 250 miles WHEN 2024 PRICE TBC
Nissan Ariya
Futuristic SUV styling; a choice of 63 or 87kWh battery packs; two- or four-wheel drive and rapid 130kW charging should make this a strong fleet contender that ticks all the right boxes.
RANGE 310 miles WHEN 2022 PRICE ~£38,000
Renault 5
The iconic 70s and 80s supermini, the Renault 5, is reborn for a new millennium as an EV. The 5 which is due in 2023, is part of a new Renault plan to launch seven EVs.
RANGE N/A WHEN 2023 PRICE N/A
Rivian R1T
Not exactly the most fleet-orientated vehicle, but the Rivian is a truly groundbreaking design that aims to revolutionise the increasingly popular European pickup scene.
RANGE 400 miles WHEN Early 2022 PRICE ~£50,000
SsangYong Korando Electric
With a 61.5kWh battery and SUV styling, the Korando will go up against the Kia e-Niro and Volkswagen ID.3/ID.4 but will likely be priced more akin to the MG ZS EV.
RANGE 200 miles WHEN 2022 PRICE ~£30,000
Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla might be onto something with the Cybertruck's angular styling, which may help with panel repairs from working job sites. It's expected to beat supercars and still tow tonnes.
RANGE 500 miles WHEN 2022 PRICE ~£45,000
Tesla Model S Plaid
With a 200mph top speed, plus acceleration to 60mph in under two seconds. Tesla can rightly claim the Plaid is the quickest accelerating electric car.
RANGE 390 miles WHEN Late 2022 PRICE £110,000
Vauxhall Astra
The all-new Vauxhall Astra will be built on owner Stellantis’s EMP2 platform, and will include a plug-in hybrid version, like sister car the Peugeot 308.
RANGE N/A WHEN Late 2021 PRICE N/A
Volvo C40
Volvo’s second all-electric model is a hatchback version of the XC40 but it’s lower and sleeker. Powered by twin electric motors it is expected to have a range of 261 miles.
RANGE 261 miles WHEN Early 2022 PRICE N/A
