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
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