Whether you like them or not, electric cars are here for the foreseeable, and many drivers are turning to EVs thanks to improvements in range, efficiency and charging infrastructure.
Last year saw a record number of electric car sales, with battery-electric models accounting for 19.6% of the 1.95 million vehicles sold in 2024 – a 16.5% increase from the previous year.
Almost every manufacturer has an electric car as part of its model line-up – even lightweight performance brands like Alpine and Lotus now make EVs. Indeed, some firms have gone further than others, but many remain committed to going all-electric by the end of the decade.
But the EV revolution hasn't been charged by established brands like Audi and BMW. There are a host of new car makers from China, such as BYD and Leapmotor, that are also entering the European market with affordable offerings that are already capturing the attention of buyers both in the UK and on the continent.
2025 has played host to a number of significant car launches, including the Renault 5 supermini, Audi A6 E-tron and 500-mile BMW iX3.
But there are still a few more EVs to come before we enter 2026, so read on and see the remaining electric models set to arrive this year.
Audi RS6 E-tron
Audi Sport’s incoming performance saloon/estate will display some serious performance, rivalling the likes of the Porsche Taycan Turbo S and Tesla Model S Plaid. That’s all while offering the practicality of the regular A6 E-tron.
Read more about the Audi RS6 E-tron
BYD Seal update
Technology and efficiency updates arrive for the Seal saloon, which gets a slightly smaller battery for a range of 320 miles. Updates to the interior include a new steering wheel and more upmarket materials, although the powertrains remain the same.
Read more about the BYD Seal facelift
Cupra Raval
This all-new small EV will sit below the Born in Cupra's line-up, with a reasonable price tag of below £20,000. Performance and range are to be confirmed, but the hatchback is rumoured to produce around 231bhp and have a range of circa 273 miles.
Read more about the Cupra Raval
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Good list.