Electric cars to get excited about
WITH increasing demand, 2020 proved to be a big year for electric vehicles.
Production of EVs has increased significantly, and newer and more innovative models have come on to the market.
This means 2021 looks set to be an even bigger year for batterypowered cars, and there are some exciting new electric vehicles on the horizon.
Which ones should be on your radar though?
We’ve picked out some of the key new electric cars to be getting excited about this year…
Ford Mustang Mach-e
Ford’s new Mustang Mach-e is by far one of the most exciting EVs due to arrive on the scene for this year.
As the firm’s first stand-alone electric vehicle, the Mustang Mach-e is how the Blue Oval will properly announce its entry into the battery-powered world.
With more than 330bhp and a 0-60mph time of just over five seconds, the Mustang Mach-e has the performance boxes ticks too.
Skoda Enyaq
Electric models are cropping up thick and fast across the entire Volkswagen Group, and Skoda looks set to become the next to debut its own electric vehicle with the new Enyaq.
With a range of up to 316 miles, the Enyaq is expected to cost from £33,340 – excluding the UK Government’s plug-in car grant. It’ll be available with two battery size options, too, as well as rapid charging capabilities.
Mazda MX-30
Mazda’s striking MX-30 looks set to shake up the EV segment, bringing striking looks and a classy cabin alongside that allimportant electric powertrain. Though its range is on the shorter side of things at 124 miles, as a rival to the likes of the Honda e and Mini Electric the MX-30’s practicality shines through.
Plus, it features clever rearhinged doors which are likely to get a conversation going.
Volkswagen I.D 4
VW has already made great electric strides with its new
I.D 3, but it’s looking to push further with the introduction of the I.D 4.
Larger and more practical than the smaller 3, the I.D 4 is an EV aimed at family buyers.
Though it has yet to be fully revealed, photos of the cabin have already been shown, highlighting an interior with far more space than the smaller 3 offers.
BMW iX3
Though BMW’s i3 has been a key contender in the EV segment for many years now, the German firm has yet to elongate its range of electric vehicles – until now. The iX3 enters into the flourishing electric SUV area of the market, bringing a high ride height and imposing looks, which are part and parcel in the segment.
It’s got a decent 285-mile range, too, and will deliver a 0-60mph time of 6.5 seconds.
Citroen e-C4
Citroen has revived its muchloved C4 nameplate, but rather than applying it to another hatchback-style model, it has instead reimagined the C4 as more of a crossover-style vehicle. It’s offered with three powertrains, too – petrol, diesel and electric in the aptly-badged e-C4. With a striking, well-made cabin and an equally innovative exterior design, the e-C4 will be an EV for those who like to stand out from the crowd.
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Volvo XC40 Recharge P8
Volvo has already committed to an electrified future, but up until this point, all of its vehicles have only incorporated mild or plugin hybrid powertrains into its line-up.
The Recharge P8 is its first fully electric vehicle, packaged into the smart XC40 design.
Thanks to two electric motors, it’ll push out 402bhp, yet deliver a range of up to 248 miles.
Audi e-tron GT
Audi has already experienced a good degree of success with its e-tron electric SUV, but is now looking to introduce a more performance-orientated model with this – the e-tron GT.
Sitting on the same platform as the Porsche Taycan, this fourdoor electric car will bring more than 240 miles from a charge. Not only that, but expect a 0-60mph time of under four seconds and a top speed of 149mph.
Cupra el Born
Cupra has really come along since announcing itself as a stand-alone brand from Seat, introducing smart and performance-orientated models. In 2021, Cupra will be switching its focus to electric vehicles with this – the el Born.
Based on the same platform as the Skoda Enyaq, it too will bring a range of over 300 miles as well as fast-charging capabilities.