New EVs are arriving thick and fast. Here’s your guide to this year’s entrants
There seems to be an unrelenting pace behind the uptake of electric cars in the UK: more and more drivers are buying them as a result of improvements in range, efficiency and charging infrastructure.
EVs are also becoming more affordable, with A- and B-segment models offering great value for money, while the government’s Electric Car Grant scheme is driving prices down further.
EV sales set another new sales record last year, as more than 470,000 found homes. They now account for more than 23.4% of the new car market, an increase of more than 23% on last year.
Almost every car maker now has an EV in its model line-up. Even Rolls-Royce has ushered in the Spectre, while Alpine has also branched out into the EV space with the A290 and A390.
And while established brands tread a new path in the EV sphere, the market itself has evolved to include new players from China, which are capturing the attention of buyers both in the UK and on the continent with their competitive pricing.
This is set to be another bumper year for EVs and is set to play host to a number of significant car launches, such as the Jaguar Type 00 GT.
Read on to see which new electric cars are set to shake-up the EV landscape in 2026.
Aion UT
Chinese car giant GAC will launch its Aion brand in the UK later this year, importing the Volkswagen ID 3-rivalling UT hatchback and V SUV. UK specifications are unconfirmed, but in China the UT makes 134bhp and can travel up to 267 miles on a charge.
Read more about the Aion UT here
Aion V
The chunky-looking V is set to cost from around £35,000 when it goes on sale this spring. The Kia EV5 and Volkswagen ID 4 rival has a range of up to 317 miles.
Alpine A390
With its clever tri-motor electric drivetrain, impressive interior quality and neatly balanced ride and handling, the striking A390 SUV marks a radical departure for the Alpine brand.
Ariel E-Nomad
Somerset-based Ariel is planning to offer its off-roading Nomad with an electric powertrain and hopes it can achieve a kerb weight of less than 900kg. Other targets include a power output of 281bhp and a 3.5sec 0-62mph time. Electric Baja-style thrills incoming.
Everything we know about the Ariel E-Nomad
Audi A2 E-tron
Audi will revive the A2 name for its new baby crossover, which takes inspiration from the 1999 supermini. The inbound pseudo-MPV will serve as an indirect replacement for the moribund A1 and Q2 and is set to be priced from under £30,000.
Everything we know about the new Audi A2 E-tron
Bentley Luxury Urban SUV
The so-called Luxury Urban SUV is the first electric model to come out of Crewe and will sit below the equally luxurious Bentayga SUV. Technical details are yet to be confirmed but it’s set to be just under 5m long and weigh up to three tonnes.
Everything we know about Bentley’s first EV
BMW i3
The i3 saloon is the UK’s longest-range EV, with a whopping WLTP figure of 559 miles. It’s the second model to sport BMW’s Neue Klasse design language after the iX3 SUV. With an 800V electrical architecture, the i3 can charge at up to 400kW and is set to go on sale with a price of around £50,000. A Touring estate version is on the way too.
Everything we know about the new BMW i3
BYD Atto 9
BYD is tipped to launch the Atto 9 later this year, with the seven-seat SUV expected to offer plenty of power and ultra-rapid charging.
BYD Seal 06 GT
Volkswagen’s warmed-up ID 3 GTX hatchback will gain a new rival later this year in the form of the BYD Seal 06 GT. Sitting between the Dolphin and Seal, the Chinese hatchback will likely make around 300bhp and offer a range of up to 320 miles.
Everything we know about the Seal 06 GT
Cadillac Lyriq
This famous American luxury brand will return to the UK market this year, and it has its sights trained on the BMW iX.
Read our Cadillac Lyriq review
Cupra Born
The Cupra Born has gained a sharp new look, more physical buttons and a longer range as part of a major update. Entry-level 58kWh cars can now travel up to 280 miles, up from 264 miles previously, while the 79kWh long-range car has been boosted from 346 miles to 372 miles. New materials feature inside, too, and the haptic buttons have been replaced by physical switches.
Everything we know about the new Cupra Born
Cupra Raval
The Raval is Cupra’s most ambitious model to date. A cousin of the forthcoming Volkswagen ID Polo, it will be offered with two battery options, 38kWh and 56kWh, with the latter offering a range of around 280 miles. It’s set to go on sale in the UK from around £23,000 – and a range-topping VZ hot hatch version is on its way, too.
Read our Cupra Raval prototype review here
Dacia Spring
The Dacia Spring is the UK’s cheapest car, starting from £12,240. It originally offered a choice of 45bhp and 65bhp electric motors, but the updated version will be available with punchier 70bhp and 101bhp options. The range is still up to 140 miles, though.
Everything we know about the new Dacia Spring
Denza Z9 GT
BYD-owned premium brand Denza will launch its Porsche Taycan-rivalling Z9 GT shooting brake in Europe later this year. It will be available as a plug-in hybrid or as a tri-motor EV that makes 933bhp.
Read our first drive of the Denza Z9 GT
DS No7 E-Tense
DS revealed the No7 earlier this year as a replacement for the 7. It will be offered with a choice of hybrid and electric powertrains and is likely to cost from around £40,000.
Everything we know about the new DS No7
Ferrari Luce
Maranello’s first EV will produce around 1000bhp from four electric motors, offer stunning acceleration and come with the same chassis tech and active technology as the F80 supercar. Called the Luce, the four-door four-seater will come fitted with a colossal 122kWh battery, giving it a range of up to 329 miles and a top speed close to 200mph.
Everything we know about the new Ferrari Luce
Firefly hatchback
Nio will bring its Firefly hatchback to the UK to take on the Mini Cooper – but, unlike in China, it won’t support battery-swapping.
Ford Puma Gen-E
The updated Puma Gen-E features a modified battery for greater efficiency, boosting range from 233 miles to more than 250 miles. It also gains Ford’s semi-autonomous BlueCruise feature, which was previously available only on the Mustang Mach-E.
Everything we know about the new Ford Puma Gen-E
Genesis GV60 Magma
This more upmarket alternative to the vaunted Hyundai Ioniq 5 N will adopt similar underpinnings, such as its 89kWh battery and 641bhp dual-motor powertrain. The hot crossover’s development chief said it’s tailored for “the gentleman driver” but encourages driving in “an exciting, enthusiastic way”.
Everything we know about the Genesis GV60 Magma
Genesis GV90
Set to rival the Volvo EX90 and forthcoming Range Rover Electric, the GV90 is effectively Genesis’s version of the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9, sharing its platform with those electric seven-seaters.
Everything we know about the new Genesis GV90
Honda Super-N
The spiritual successor to the Honda E is aiming for the enthusiast vote, taking inspiration from the 1980s City Turbo and featuring a simulated gearbox and fake exhaust note.
Hyundai Ioniq 3
Previewed by the radical Concept Three, Hyundai;s new electric hatchback will rival the Volkswagen ID 3 and use similar hardware to the Kia EV4, sharing its 400V electrical architecture, batteries and motors. Expect a maximum range of around 390 miles.
Everything we know about the Hyundai Ioniq 3
Hyundai Staria EV
Hyundai’s striking rival to the Ford Torneo will gain an electric powertrain and offer a range of up to 249 miles when it finally comes to the UK.
Everything we know about the Hyundai Staria EV
Jaguar Type 00
Arguably the biggest launch of the year, the Type 00 is the car that will relaunch the storied Jaguar brand as an electric-only luxury brand. Early drives of the 1000bhp four-door GT suggest that it has all the key ingredients to succeed.
Read our first drive of Jaguar’s new electric GT
Jeep Recon
This near-600bhp 4×4 is effectively an electric equivalent of the storied Wrangler off-roader – and on the road, it will achieve a range of around 373 miles.
Everything we know about the new Jeep Recon EV
Kia EV2
Kia’s smallest electric car to date will arrive in the UK with a sub-£25,000 price and a class-leading range of more than 281 miles.
Kia EV3 GT
The hot version of the talented EV3 crossover has its sights trained on the Cupra Born VZ, using two motors for a total output of 288bhp.
Everything we know about the new Kia EV3 GT
Kia EV4 GT
With a lower and stiffer suspension tune, a simulated gearbox and more power, the GT version of the EV4 hatchback will balance performance and engagement with real-world usability.
Everything we know about the new Kia EV4 GT
Kia EV5 GT
Bolstering Kia’s performance line-up yet further will be the warmed-up EV5 GT. The family SUV will gain a 208bhp front motor for a total output of 302bhp, allowing it to sprint from 0-62mph in 6.2sec.
Everything we know about the new Kia EV5 GT
Leapmotor A05
Stellantis-backed Chinese firm Leapmotor will add the A05 electric supermini to its line-up, which could undercut European rivals on price while also offering more range.
Everything we know about the new Leapmotor A05
Leapmotor B03X
The Ford Puma Gen-E will gain a new competitor in the form of the B03X, a boxy little SUV that should cost from around £25,000 when it arrives later this year.
Everything we know about the new Leapmotor B03X
Leapmotor B05
Leapmotor’s new electric hatchback will take on the Cupra Born and Renault Megane, likely using the same battery and powertrain as the B10 and C10 electric SUVs.
Everything we know about the new Leapmotor B05
Lepas L8
Positioned as a premium alternative to the Toyota RAV4, the L8 will be the first model from Chery-owned budget brand Lepas. It’s set to launch in the UK in plug-in hybrid form, after which an electric version will follow.
Everything we know about the new Lepas L8
Lexus ES
The eighth-generation ES will be offered in the UK exclusively as an EV. Buyers will have to choose between the single-motor ES 350e, which offers a range of up to 329 miles, and the ES 500e, which gets 338bhp from two motors.
Everything we know about the new Lexus ES
Mazda 6e
The Japanese brand’s sleek saloon has made an electric comeback. It borrows most of its underpinnings from Changan’s Deepal SL03 and should go on sale for around £39,000.
Mazda CX-6e
Co-developed by Mazda and Changan, the CX-6e electric SUV promises a range of up to 300 miles and features a huge, 26in infotainment touchscreen.
Everything we know about the new Mazda CX-6e
Mercedes-AMG CLA 45
AMG’s patented axial-flux motors were supposed to be confined to the company’s more expensive models, but the hot version of the new CLA will get them too. This super-slippery, efficiency-oriented EV will get 500bhp-plus and an active aero package with an air brake.
Everything we know about the new Mercedes-AMG CLA 45
Mercedes-Benz C-Class EQ
Majoring on interior tech, the electric C-Class will arrive with the biggest touchscreen yet fitted to a Mercedes and adopt the same ‘LED Iconic Grille’ as the new GLC EQ. Expect powertrains ranging from 335bhp for single-motor models and 482bhp for dual-motor ones.
We go for a ride in the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV
Mercedes-Benz GLA EQ
The electric version of the forthcoming third-generation GLA will inherit the same 800V electrical underpinnings as the CLA, which means it could be offered with either a 58.5kWh LFP or 85kWh NMC battery options.
Everything we know about the new Mercedes-Benz GLA
Mercedes-Benz GLB EQ
The new seven-seat SUV will be priced from around £41,000. It makes 260bhp in rear-wheel-drive 250+ form or 349bhp in dual-motor 350 4Matic form.
Everything we know about the new Mercedes-Benz GLB
Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ
A direct rival to the BMW iX3, the new GLC will initially be offered in dual-motor 400 4Matic form, making 482bhp for a 4.3sec sprint to 60mph. Range is up to 406 miles and it can charge at up to 330kW.
Read our Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric review
MG Cyberster GTS
MG surprised us all when it announced a 2+2 coupé version of the Cyberster roadster. It’s likely to carry the same battery and motors as the convertible but will feel more like an MG B than an MG F.
Everything we know about the new MG Cyberster GTS
MG 4 EV
The updated version of this popular hatchback drops the option of a standard-range battery to make room for the new Urban model while also gaining interior tweaks aimed at improving interior quality.
MG 4 EV Urban
It may use the MG 4 name, but the new Urban variant is a very different car underneath, having front- rather than rear-wheel drive. It costs from just £23,495 and can travel up to 201 miles on a charge. There’s also a Long Range version that nets 278 miles of range yet still costs less than £26,000.
Nissan Ariya
A number of updates will help bring Nissan’s larger electric SUV in line with the Leaf – and it’s set to gain vehicle-to-load technology.
Everything we know about the new Nissan Ariya
Nissan Leaf
The new Leaf looks rather different to the original hatchback that launched back in 2010 and ignited Britain’s electric future. This new crossover is the only mainstream EV currently built in the UK.
Peugeot e-208 GTi
Inspired by the legendary 205 GTi hot hatch, the e-208 GTI is set to arrive with a 278bhp powertrain and a limited-slip differential.
Everything we know about the new Peugeot 2-208 GTI
Peugeot e-408
Peugeot’s sleek electric fastback-cum-crossover has been given a light nip-and-tuck, although its range has improved by just two miles to 283 miles.
Everything we know about the new Peugeot e-408
Polestar 5
The Porsche Taycan won’t be sleeping easy with the Polestar 5 on its tail, if its charging statistics are anything to go by. Polestar says the saloon’s new tech means it can gain 100 miles’ worth of charge in just five minutes while avoiding battery degradation.
Read our Polestar 5 prototype review
Porsche Cayenne Electric
The new Cayenne Electric will be sold alongside the old petrol Cayenne as the German marque mulls its future EV plans. Powered by a 113kWh battery, the EV promises a range of up to 398 miles, while 400kW charging affords a 10-80% boost in just 16 minutes.
Read our Porsche Cayenne Electric review
Range Rover Electric
The Range Rover Electric is one of the year’s most anticipated EVs, promising superb off-road ability and class-leading comfort. Its 118kWh battery yields around 300 miles of range, while power stands at 542bhp and torque at 627lb ft.
Read our Range Rover Electric prototype review
Range Rover Velar
Due later this year, the second-generation Velar appears to be more of a high-riding saloon than an SUV. It’s expected to be the first model to use JLR’s new EMA EV platform and will rival the Porsche Macan Electric.
Everything we know about the new Range Rover Velar
Renault 4 Savane
With grippier tyres, a 15mm increase in ride height and an extra motor for a four-wheel drive set-up, the Savane is a more rugged, go-anywhere version of the 4.
Everything we know about the new Renault 4 Savane
Renault Megane
Renault’s oldest EV on sale is due a major overhaul this year – and the French firm could even add a RS-badged range-topper to its line-up.
Everything we know about the new Renault Megane
Renault Twingo
Cute, affordable and fun, the Twingo is a city car that sits below the 5 in the Renault line-up. Power comes from a 27.5kWh battery that can be charged at up to 50kW and yields a range of 163 miles.
Read our Renault Twingo review
Skoda Peaq
The Czech brand’s vast new electric seven-seater will be its biggest, plushest most expensive car to date when it launches later this year. A handful of powertrains will be available, with prices starting from £50,000.
Read our Skoda Peaq prototype review
Skoda Epiq
Skoda’s smallest EV to date is expected to cost less than £25,000 at launch. The full statistics haven’t yet been revealed, but the range-topping Epiq 55 has a range of up to 267 miles. We were impressed by the compact crossover’s comfortable ride and clever packaging when we drove it in prototype form; there’s real promise here.
Read our Skoda Epiq prototype review
Smart #2
The spirit of the original Smart car will be revived in a new electric two-seater – although confusingly it will be smaller than the #1 electric crossover.
Everything we know about the new Smart #2
Subaru E-Outback
This rugged, off-road-ready electric estate uses a 375bhp dual-motor powertrain and comes with a suite of dedicated go-anywhere driving modes.
Read our Subaru e-Outback review
Subaru Uncharted
Based on the new Toyota C-HR+, the Uncharted SUV is the first front-wheel-drive Subaru. Top-spec versions get a 338bhp four-wheel-drive powertrain, though, offering a range of around 326 miles.
Read our Subaru Uncharted review
Toyota bZ4X Touring
Toyota’s partnership with Subaru has given it the opportunity to launch its own high-riding, outdoorsy estate called the bZ4X Touring. Like the E-Outback, it uses a 376bhp four-wheel-drive electric powertrain.
Everything we know about the new Toyota bZ4X Touring
Toyota Hilux BEV
Toyota’s enduring pick-up truck will be available in electric form in its ninth generation. The Hilux BEV promises a range of up to 150 miles. It will be sold alongside a diesel Hilux in Europe.
Read our Toyota Hilux Electric review
Volkswagen ID Cross
Riding on the same platform as the ID Polo, Cupra Raval and Skoda Epiq, the new ID Cross is proportionally similar to the T-Cross and is expected to go on sale with a price of around £25,000. The range-topping version should offer a range of more than 260 miles. Volkswagen has also ditched its annoying haptic controls in favour of proper buttons and switches.
Read our Volkswagen ID Cross prototype review
Volkswagen ID Polo
The ID Polo will be the German brand’s vital new offering in the sub £22,000 EV category when it goes on sale later this year. It’s powered by either a 37kWh lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery or a 52kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) one for a maximum range of up to 280 miles.
Read our Volkswagen ID Polo prototype review
Volkswagen ID Polo GTI
The first electric Volkswagen to wear the storied GTI badge will produce 223bhp and cost from around £30,000.
Everything we know about the new Volkswagen ID Polo GTI
Volkswagen ID 3 Neo
Wolfsburg’s Golf-sized electric hatchback will gain a new lease of life with a new name, a new design, higher-quality materials inside and powertrain upgrades.
Everything we know about the new Volkswagen ID 3 Neo
Volvo EX60
This electric equivalent of the EX60 is the first car to use Volvo’s new SPA3 platform for EVs. With the largest 112kWh battery installed, it can travel up to 503 miles on a charge.
We go for a passenger ride in the new Volvo EX60
Xpeng G9
This SUV will be Chinese brand Xpeng’s second UK offering. It has a rather innovative party trick up its sleeve: ultra-rapid charging means it can gain up to 250 miles of range in just over 10 minutes.
Everything we know about the new Xpeng G9
Xpeng X9
The X9 looks like an MPV to us, but Xpeng claims its it’s a starship. Either way, this new Volkswagen ID Buzz rival makes 496bhp and can travel up to 436 miles.
Everything we know about the new Xpeng X9
Zeekr 7X
Geely-owned Zeekr will announce itself in the UK later this year with the 7X, targeting electric SUVs from brands such as Tesla, Audi and Volvo.
Zeekr 7GT
With 637bhp, a 3.3sec 0-60mph time and a target price of £40,000, the 413-mile 7GT is a super-fast electric estate that will go up against the Volkswagen ID 7 GTX Tourer.
