Future Electric Vehicles: The EVs You’ll Soon Be Able to Buy
These EVs aren’t for sale yet but are in various stages from concept to production—and perhaps a few may never see the light of day.
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Electric cars are the future, and each year we’ve seen automakers add more EVs to their lineups. Everyone is working on electric vehicles, from well-established existing manufacturers to new names such as Lucid, Slate, and Rivian. We’ve compiled a list of every electric vehicle, from concept to production, that isn’t available yet but will be soon.
Acura RSX (Expected: Second Half of 2026)
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Acura’s first EV, the ZDX, is built on the bones of the Chevrolet Blazer EV, but Acura’s next electric crossover will roll on a new electric architecture developed by parent company Honda. The new SUV will revive the RSX name from the early 2000s and wear a sloping roofline for a coupe-like profile, previewed by a sharply styled RSX prototype. The RSX’s sporty bodywork will be paired with a potent dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain. The RSX’s platform will be shared with Honda’s 0-series EVs and the RSX will also be the first vehicle to use Honda’s new operating system, ASIMO OS. The SUV will be built at Honda’s new facility in Ohio and will launch in the second half of 2026.
Afeela 1 (Expected: 2026)
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Honda has partnered up with Sony—yes, the same folks responsible for the PlayStation—for a new brand called Afeela. Its first model, the not-so-creatively named Afeela 1, is set to arrive in 2026. The sedan’s focus is technology, packing an array of screens across the dashboard and a suite of 40 sensors that feed a Level 2+ driver assistance system. The Afeela 1 will come with all-wheel-drive thanks to a pair of 241-hp electric motors and Afeela is aiming for a range of 300 miles. Sales will initially be restricted to California and the only model offered in 2026 will be the $102,900 Signature trim, with the $89,900 Origin trim arriving in 2027. —Caleb Miller
Alfa Romeo Giulia EV (Expected: 2027)
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Alfa Romeo has confirmed the gas-powered Giulia (seen above) will be revamped in the coming years with an electric powertrain. We expect the base version will make around 350 horsepower, while the Veloce will produce closer to 800 horsepower. The top-of-the-line Giulia will continue to carry the historic Quadrifoglio name and should make upward of 1000 horsepower. The new Giulia will be produced on the Stellantis Group’s STLA Large platform, with 800-volt, ultra-rapid charging and a range of up to 500 miles. Recent rumors suggest the Giulia, like the 2025 Dodge Charger, will also be offered with combustion engines. —Jack Fitzgerald
Alfa Romeo Stelvio EV (Expected: 2026)
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Before the next-generation Giulia arrives, Alfa Romeo will launch a new Stelvio. Like Alfa’s upcoming sedan, the Stelvio will ride on the STLA Large platform and come with both electric and hybrid powertrains. The electric SUV is expected to arrive first, going on sale at some point in 2026.
Alpine EVs (Expected: 2030)
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Alpine, the French subsidiary of Renault known for lightweight sports cars, plans to enter the U.S. market later this decade with a lineup of EVs. The charge could be spearheaded by the compact A390, a slinky fastback crossover with a tri-motor powertrain with up to 470 hp and 595 pound-feet of torque. The A390 will likely be joined by a more wagon-like A490, an electric successor to the A110 coupe, and eventually the Porsche Taycan-rivaling A310. While the U.S. launch of Alpine’s EVs was originally planned for 2027, the automaker said that the introduction of high tariffs on imported cars by the Trump administration will likely cause Alpine to delay its plans.
Audi TT EV (Expected: 2027)
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Audi is preparing to reveal a concept car for an electric sports car, which the brand says is positioned somewhere between the gas-powered TT and R8, both of which are no longer in production. But Audi confirmed that the concept car will go into production, set to launch two years from now. No other details are available just yet, but we expect a bold, stylish design and a dual-motor powertrain. It’s possible the Audi will share its underpinnings with the upcoming Porsche 718 EV, which will replace the internal-combustion 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster sports cars.
Bentley EV SUV (Expected: 2027)
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Bentley’s first EV will be revealed in 2026, and the luxury automaker is calling it a “luxury urban SUV” that will slot below the gas-powered Bentayga in the luxury automaker’s lineup. Although Bentley calls the EV “compact,” the new model will still carry imposing proportions, measuring up to 197 inches long. Few details are known about the electric SUV, but it may use the same platform as the upcoming Porsche Cayenne EV. Sales of the Bentley EV should kick off for the 2027 model year. —Caleb Miller
BMW i5 M (Expected: 2026)
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Fender flares, a more aggressive stance, and 1136 horsepower will combine to produce the upcoming BMW i5 M, which won’t arrive before 2026. The new high-performance four-motor drivetrain will incorporate wheel-by-wheel torque vectoring and brake-by-motor energy regeneration and will be capable of piloted drifting and tank turns where the vehicle can use its prodigious torque output to spin in place. While the more subdued i5 has already debuted—with its own set of high-performance batteries, active steering, and suspension fit for the Nürburgring—we can’t help but keep our focus on the angrier i5 M with a drive control unit that’s being referred to internally as the “Hand of God.” Take the wheel, Jesus. —Austin Irwin
BMW 3-series EV (Expected: 2026)
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The unique-looking Neue Klasse concept revealed in 2023 is expected to preview a future electric iteration of the iconic, long-running BMW 3-Series. The concept debuted a new design language that should spread across the lineup, with a funky evolution of the classic kidney grille. The concept uses experimental e-Ink technology—similar to what you’d find on an eReader tablet—on the window trim that lights up as you approach the car. The simplistic cabin has a full-width screen spanning the dashboard. The car will be built on BMW’s next-generation EV platform which promises range improvements of up to 30 percent versus current models. The production version will likely arrive by 2026. —Caleb Miller
BMW iM3 (Expected: 2026)
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The upcoming electric version of the BMW 3-series will also spawn an all-electric M3, which will likely become the first full-fat electric M car when it arrives in 2026. The iM3, as we expect it to be called, will ride on BMW’s next-generation EV platform featuring an 800-volt electrical architecture. A quad-motor powertrain should churn out well over 600 horsepower and ensure that the iM3 is appropriately rapid. But the electric M3 will have to be more than just quick—BMW needs to make the iM3 engaging to drive if it expects to capture the attention of enthusiasts, especially since it will live alongside the gas-powered M3 for several years. —Caleb Miller
BMW iX5 (Expected: 2027)
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BMW will continue electrifying its lineup with the iX5, an electric counterpart to the mid-size X5 SUV. Instead of using the Neue Klasse platform underpinning the iX3, the iX5 will use an adaptation of BMW’s CLAR platform—currently found beneath the iX electric SUV—which will allow an updated gas-powered X5 to coexist with its electric sibling. The iX5 will feature a next-generation battery with better energy density. The electric SUV should be revealed in late 2026 and go on sale in the U.S. in 2027. BMW is also planning a version with a hydrogen fuel-cell powertrain—co-developed with Toyota—that may become a reality before the end of the decade. —Caleb Miller
BMW iX3 (Expected: Q2 2026)
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BMW’s Vision Neue Klasse X concept will reach production in late 2025 and will sit below the iX in the lineup, wearing the moniker iX3. The concept ushers in an unorthodox new design language, with a thinner interpretation of the iconic “kidney” grille that harkens back to classics like the 2002. Spy photos show that the production design will hew closely to the concept, as will the simplified cabin with a massive screen spanning the width of the dashboard. A new platform boasts an 800-volt architecture, which will allow for rapid recharging, and BMW is aiming for a 400-mile range. We were impressed by the iX3’s dynamics during a prototype drive, and sales should start in the U.S. in the second quarter of 2026.
Buick Electra E5 (Expected: 2026)
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Buick revived the nameplate of the 18-foot-long steel sled from 1959 for its new all-electric SUV that’s already been on sale in China. The Electra E5 uses GM’s Ultium battery platform and is roughly the same size as a Chevy Blazer. An investigation into trademarks may have revealed Buick’s future lineup, with filings for Electra E1 through E9. While Buick had originally planned to reveal its first EV in 2024, the vehicle has now been delayed, with the Electra E5’s arrival possibly hampered by tariffs on Chinese-built EVs. It’s unclear how this change in plans will affect Buick’s hopes to put its tri-shield logo atop a fully electric lineup by 2030. —Austin Irwin
Chevrolet Bolt EV (Expected: 2026)
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After a brief absence, the Chevy Bolt is set to return for the 2027 model year. General Motors initially confirmed the impending arrival of a new Bolt in 2023 and announced in 2025 that production of the revived Bolt will kick off in Kansas before the end of the year, with sales expected to start at some point in 2026. We expect it to remain a subcompact model, but it could take on more SUV-like cues like the EUV variant from the first generation. There aren’t any other details just yet, but we’re sure the new version will exceed the previous Bolt’s EPA-estimated 259-mile range. GM also revealed plans to build a next-generation “affordable EV” at the same factory, but it’s unclear how this will be positioned relative to the Bolt.
Chrysler EV Crossover (Expected: 2025)
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With the success of the Ford Mustang Mach-E in its crosshairs, Chrysler has confirmed an electric crossover is arriving for 2025. The automaker also said that the upcoming EV will differ from the Airflow concept, pictured here. Rumors suggest a 400-mile driving range and Level 3 autonomous driving capability, and we think the electric crossover will be closely related to the upcoming Jeep Wagoneer S. Chrysler, which currently offers the Pacifica minivan, has announced plans to go fully electric by 2028 and may later add an electric sedan based on the Halcyon concept. —Austin Irwin
Ferrari EV (Expected: Fall 2026)
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Ferrari is readying its first fully electric car, which is expected to debut in early 2026. Ferrari’s boss confirmed that prototype testing has already begun and spy shots show a low-riding but crossover-like profile. Not much else is known at the moment, but the Ferrari EV will likely be incredibly expensive and immensely quick. Ferrari is reportedly planning to build as many of the car’s components as possible in-house, including the motors and high-voltage batteries.
Ford Mid-Size Truck (Expected: 2027)
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Ford announced plans for a new Universal EV platform that will spawn a range of vehicles, starting with a mid-size pickup truck. While Ford says the truck’s overall footprint will be closer to that of the compact Maverick, the company claims the interior space will be on par with the Toyota RAV4. Most details are still secret, but Ford did say the platform will feature a 400-volt electrical architecture and lithium-iron-phosphate batteries to keep costs down, although this could lead to less range and slower charging speeds than its competitors. Ford aims to sell the truck with a starting price of around $30,000, with production set to begin in Kentucky in 2027. More specifics should emerge over the next couple of years.
Ford Project T3 (Expected: 2028)
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Ford had originally intended to launch its next-generation electric truck—codenamed Project T3—for 2025, before the company delayed the pickup’s arrival to the second half of 2027. Now the truck has been delayed yet again until 2028 as Ford focuses on launching a smaller and more affordable truck by 2027. When it does show up, the T3 will ride on a new platform that supports the expanded use of over-the-air updates, and it will be built at the new BlueOval City campus in Tennessee. Few details are known about the truck, and it’s unclear if it will be a direct successor to the F-150 Lightning or play in a different segment.
Ford Electric Van (Expected: 2028)
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Ford has been working on a new electric van as a successor to the E-Transit (pictured here), which is expected to use a dedicated EV platform instead of being adapted from a gas-powered van. The new van, however, has been delayed multiple times: it was originally scheduled to launch in the middle of this decade, before the plans shifted to 2026 and then again to 2028. The van is set to be built in Ohio, and very little information is currently available about the E-Transit’s successor.
Genesis GV90 (Expected: 2026)
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Rumors of Genesis’s electric flagship SUV were effectively confirmed when the automaker revealed the opulent Neolun concept ahead of the 2024 New York auto show. Expected to use the name GV90, the large SUV will share its underpinnings with the Kia EV9 and the upcoming production version of the Hyundai Ioniq 7. The GV90 should eke out around 250 miles of range and produce roughly 500 horsepower from a pair of electric motors. But the real focus will be inside, and if the purple quilted leather and ornate trim of the Neolun concept is any indication, the cabin is going to be a relaxing and luscious place to be. —Caleb Miller
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Caleb Miller
Associate News Editor
Caleb Miller began blogging about cars at 13 years old, and he realized his dream of writing for a car magazine after graduating from Carnegie Mellon University and joining the Car and Driver team. He loves quirky and obscure autos, aiming to one day own something bizarre like a Nissan S-Cargo, and is an avid motorsports fan.
