Love them or loathe them, electric cars are here to stay - and ownership is increasing month on month.
Almost every manufacturer from Alpine to Volvo has entered the world of electric cars. Some firms have gone further than others, including those that remain committed to going all-electric by the turn of the decade.
According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), 2024 was a successful year for EVs. It marked a record year for electric sales, with battery-powered models accounting for 19.6% of the 1.95 million vehicles sold – a 16.5% increase from the previous year.
This expansion isn't limited to established brands like Audi and Mercedes. Newer players such as BYD, Leapmotor and Maxus are also broadening their offerings. In short, there has never been more choice for EV buyers.
So the range of EVs on sale in the UK extends beyond SUVs, which remain a popular option among both manufacturers and buyers. This year, we’ve also seen the arrival of electric small cars, such as the Renault 5, and estate cars, including the Audi A6 E-tron.
And because we’re just eight months into the year, it means there’s still plenty more to come. So read on to see the remaining electric models set to arrive in 2025…
AC Ace Electric
Classic British roadster is going electric, with a lightweight design (it comes in at just 1134kg), a 72kWh battery and a 300bhp electric motor. It will cost you around £212,000, however.
Read more about the new AC Ace Electric
Alpine A390
The first crossover to come from this French performance brand, the A390 will feature a 464bhp tri-motor powertrain with active torque-vectoring, which is promised to make it feel far lighter than it actually is.
Prices will start from around £60,000. Alpine CEO Phillipe Krief told us the tri-motor arrangement instills the car with a "perceived lightness".
Read our Alpine A390 review
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.
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Good list.
how depressing, most are awful looking Chinese cars!