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ELECTRIC CARS & 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. Martyn Collins and John Kendall reveal the car and van highlights...
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Audi RS e-tron GT
Audi’s electric grand tourer shares its underpinnings with the Porsche Taycan. Final details are yet to be confirmed, but peak power is expected to be around 600hp via two synchronous electric motors.
RANGE 200+ miles WHEN Feb 2021 PRICE ~£130,000
Hyundai Kona
2021 sees Hyundai’s Kona receive a selection of updates. Outside, there’s smoother styling, while inside there’s new infotainment, but the 300-mile WLTP range remains unchanged.
RANGE 300 miles WHEN Jan 2021 PRICE ~£29,000
Audi Q4 e-tron
The Q4 e-tron is the little brother to the original all-electric e-tron model, and is set to cost just over half the price. However, it comes with an 82kWh battery so is no less a car.
RANGE 280 miles WHEN Early 2021 PRICE ~£40,000
BMW i4
Based on the new 4 Series, the i4 is a four-door coupé to take on the Tesla Model 3. An 80kWh battery and up to 540hp launch it from 0-62mph in under 4 seconds with a range of 373 miles.
RANGE 373 miles WHEN 2021 PRICE ~£50,000
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 iX
Formally known as the iNEXT, the iX is BMW’s all-electric Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV). Predicted to develop 500hp, yet range is expected to be more than 300 miles.
RANGE 300+ miles WHEN Mid 2021 PRICE ~£80,000
BMW iX3
BMW was early to the electric scene with its pioneering i3 and the next instalment to build on that success and take the BMW i brand, is the electric version of the X3 SUV.
RANGE 220 miles WHEN Early 2021 PRICE £61,900
Byton M-Byte
New brand Byton has gotten off to a flying start and its first car should be a head turner, if they 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 ë-C4
All electric version of Citroën’s small family challenger. The ë-C4 boasts an official WLTP range of 217miles and 134hp from its 50kWh battery.
RANGE 217 miles WHEN Jan 2021 PRICE £32,180
Cupra el-Born
Giving credence to the Cupra brand, the more sporting variant of the Volkswagen ID.3 will first arrive as Cupra, not SEAT. Expect more performance and a sporty interior to the vanilla VW.
RANGE 370 miles WHEN Late 2020 PRICE £40,000
Ford Mustang Mach-E
Strange branding aside, the Mach-E is a strong entry from the American company, featuring a compelling blend of price, range and standard equipment. A GT model joins later.
RANGE 370 miles WHEN Early 2021 PRICE £40,350
Fiat 500
Reborn in electric form, the new third-generation 500 features an impressive range and rapid 85kW charging. It's also available as the first four-seat electric convertible on the market.
RANGE 200 miles WHEN Late 2020 PRICE £29,000
Hyundai IONIQ 5
IONIQ 5 is the first of Hyundai's forthcoming "IONIQ" electric range, built on the E-GMP platform and based on the Concept 45 which was shown at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show.
RANGE 300+ miles WHEN 2021 PRICE TBC
Jaguar XJ Electric
Learning from the I-Pace, Jaguar's mild-selling new XJ will be electric. The brand is promising a reinvention of the icon, and is keeping its design a closely guarded secret.
RANGE 300 miles WHEN 2021 PRICE ~£75,000
Kia
A new dedicated 300-mile range crossover EV for Europe due next year is the start of 11 new electric Kia models by 2025. The new e-GMP platform offers up to 800V and 20-minute recharges.
RANGE 300+ miles WHEN 2021 PRICE TBC
Lexus UX 300e
Lexus's first electric car is based on its best-selling small SUV UX model. It promises 186 miles per charge from its 54kWh battery that takes 54 minutes to charge from 0-80%.
RANGE 186 miles WHEN Late 2020 PRICE £43,900
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 Fugore
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
Mazda MX-30
Don't let its range put you off Mazda's first production electric car, which is designed for urban driving and rapid charging. The latter takes just 36 minutes from 0-80%.
RANGE 124 miles WHEN March 2021 PRICE from £25,445 (inc. gov PICG of £3k)
Mercedes-Benz EQA
An entire set of Mercedes-Benz electric "EQ" branded cars are set to arrive, with the EQA following the EQC's format. The car builds on the GLA and should offer.
RANGE 250 miles WHEN 2021 PRICE ~£45,000
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 2021 PRICE ~£45,000
Mercedes-Benz EQS
Rewriting the executive car rule book, and based on the 2019 Vision EQS concept, the new electric saloon should finally take the fight to Tesla's now tired Model S.
RANGE 435 miles WHEN 2021 PRICE ~£85,000
Mercedes-Benz EQV
10-80% charge is promised in around 45 minutes for the Mercedes-Benz people mover's 90kWh battery, while its practical design should win favour with shuttle driving fleets.
RANGE 213 miles WHEN 2021 PRICE £70,665
MG 5 EV
MG has beaten Tesla to market by four years with a $25k EV, albeit not fully autonomous. It's astonishingly inexpensive, has estate car practicality and an impressive range.
RANGE 214 miles WHEN Late 2020 PRICE £24,495
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 2021 PRICE ~£38,000
Peugeot Rifter Electric
The Rifter's unconventional wisdom is sure to win it fleet fans and with decent range, performance and cost compromises made, it could fast become a fleet favourite.
RANGE 200 miles WHEN 2021 PRICE ~£30,000
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 2021 PRICE TBC
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 2021 PRICE ~£50,000
Škoda Enyaq iV
The Enyaq is an electric SUV based on the Volkswagen ID.3. It will be available with two battery combinations, 62kWh and 82kWh, with the latter offering a 316-mile range.
RANGE 316 miles WHEN Early 2021 PRICE £33,450
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 2021 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 Y
Builds on the Model 3's democratising success, with a hatch-boot and up to seven seats. Driving long distances is this car's forté thanks to class-leading recharge times.
RANGE 336 miles WHEN Early 2021 PRICE ~£40-60k
Vauxhall Mokka-e
The Mokka-e is an all-new design for Vauxhall, underpinned by PSA's CMP platform, and saves a significant 120kg over the old car. Range, performance and price all offer fleet appeal.
RANGE 201 miles WHEN April 2021 PRICE £30,840
Volkswagen ID.4
Hot on the heels of the just-launched ID.3, the ID.4 benefits from an SUV shape and all-wheel drive options. Like the ID.3, it will be offered with three battery options: 45, 58 or 77kWh.
RANGE 340 miles WHEN Late 2020 PRICE ~£45,000
Volvo XC40 Electric Recharge P8
Volvo's smallest SUV is a tough act to beat, but with a battery-electric variant it will only get better.
RANGE 250 miles WHEN Late 2020 PRICE £50,000
PLUG-IN HYBRIDS WORTH MENTIONING
Plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) offer businesses compelling tax and fuel savings. Here, we look at the new models coming soon.
Alfa Romeo Tonale > Late 2020/2021 Audi A3 Sportback > Mid-2020 Audi A6 TFSI e > Spring 2020 Audi A7 TFSI e > Spring 2020 BMW 330e Touring > Late 2020 BMW 330e xDrive > Late 2020 BMW 330e xDrive Touring > Late 2020 BMW X1 xDrive25e > Mid-2020 BMW X2 xDrive25e > Mid-2020 Citroën C5 Aircross > Mid-2002 Cupra Leon PHEV > Late 2020 Cupra Formentor > Late 2020 DS 9 > Late 2020 Fiat 500X PHEV > Early 2021 Ford Kuga PHEV > Mid-2020 Hyundai Santa Fe PHEV > Late 2020 Jaguar J-Pace PHEV > Late 2021 Jeep Renegade 4xe PHEV > Autumn 2020 Jeep Compass 4xe PHEV > Autumn 2020 Kia Ceed SW PHEV > Mid-2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport PHEV > Late 2020 Mercedes-Benz B 250 e > On sale
Mercedes-Benz CLA 250 e > Mid-2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 300 e > Mid-2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE 300 de > Mid-2020 Mercedes-Benz S 500 e > Late 2020 MG HS PHEV > Late 2020 Mini Countryman PHEV > Late 2020 Peugeot 308 HYBRID > Mid-2020 Peugeot 3008 HYBRID > On sale Peugeot 508 HYBRID > On sale Peugeot 508 SW HYBRID > On sale Polestar 1 > On sale Range Rover Evoque PHEV > Mid-2020 Renault Captur PHEV > Mid-2020 SEAT Leon e-Hybrid > Autumn 2020 SEAT Tarraco FR PHEV > Mid-2020 Škoda Octavia iV > Autumn 2020 Škoda Octavia RS iV > Autumn 2020 Toyota RAV4 PHEV > Mid-2020 Vauxhall Grandland X Hybrid4 > Mid-2020 Volkswagen Golf GTE > Autumn 2020 Volkswagen Touareg R > Late 2020 Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine > Mid-2020
