The 27 Electric Cars We're Most Excited to Drive in the Next 3 Years

The first America-bound vehicle in VW's all-new ID family of electric cars, the compact ID.4 crossover aims to compete with the internal-combustion likes of the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4 as well as the Tesla Model Y. With a post-tax credit starting price of $32,495 and the ability to tack 60 miles of range onto its battery in 10 minutes via a fast charger, the 250-mile-range ID.4 could have what it takes to win over buyers who never thought about going electric before.

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While it may look very different from the Polestar 2 EV sedan, Volvo's new electric crossover uses the same powertrain, just tucked into a more family-friendly body. 402 horsepower, AWD and more than 200 miles of real-world range should make it a great choice for many a small family, so long as they don't mind the $46,490 post-tax credit starting price.

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If the concept car pictured here looks familiar, that's probably because it had a nice supporting role in Avengers: Endgame. Expect the production version to look pretty damn similar, though. A shared chassis with the Porsche Taycan should give you an idea of what to expect from the driving experience, although with top models (including an RS version) getting a three-motor setup and making more than 700 horsepower, it could be even more fun than the electric Porker. Maybe. We'll find out in early 2021.

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If there's such a thing as an old-school electric truck, the Bollinger B1 and B2 (the SUV and pickup versions of the same vehicle, respectively) are it. Blocky enough to make an old Land Rover Defender look aerodynamic and utterly lacking in pretension, Bollinger's giant rigs are designed to get shit done. Helping them do so: a giant 142-kWh battery pack that provides around 200 miles of range (these are big trucks) and dual electric motors providing 614 hp and 668 lb-ft of AWD grunt.

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The Chevy Bolt hatchback is due for a refresh in 2021, but its crossover twin arriving around the same time is the far more exciting proposition. Expect it to be basically the China-market Buick Velite 7 seen here, just with the Bolt's front end. Figure on at least 250 miles of range (or more, depending on how hogwild GM goes with the battery upgrade) and a price below $40,000.

Genesis is going electric; that much the Korean luxury brand has made clear. The Mint concept car of 2019 seen here was an upscale electric city car, one that suggested the carmaker could explore an interesting new direction with its EVs; that said, the brand has indicated that it plans to the easy money and go the SUV route. Don't be surprised if the Genesis EV's face bears a resemblance to the Mint's mug, though.

The Lucid Air is proof that "more is more" applies to EVs as much as it does pickup trucks and muscle cars. The fully-loaded launch version, the Air Dream Edition, makes 1,080 horsepower, rips off quarter-mile runs in less than 10 seconds and can (in test conditions) hit 235 mph; it can also go more than 500 miles on a charge, according to the company, and offers an interior that makes an Audi look like a Suzuki.

That one will run you $161,500 after the tax credit (though it comes with three years of free high-speed charging) when it goes on sale in spring 2021; ever-so-slightly-lesser versions making 480, 620 and 800 horsepower will follow.

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The Endurance is meant as a work truck for commercial buyers, but that doesn't mean we can't get excited about it. After all, it has four hub-mounted electric motors making more than 600 combined horses, can reportedly travel 250 miles on a charge, and will start at $45,000 after the tax credit. Here's hoping we can rent one at Home Depot.

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Like VW, Mercedes-Benz is going all-out on EVs in the next few years, with plans to roll out an electric equivalent to each of its major model ranges. The EQC that was supposed to hit U.S. shores this year but was delayed was first, but it's the full-sized EQS sedan that'll show what Mercedes is planning. EV packaging means it'll be the size of an E-Class outside, but with the interior space of an S-Class; expect S-Class-rivalling luxury and power, too, all packaged in a very aerodynamic, very cool body.

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Midsize crossovers are huge business, but EV versions have been few and far-between so far. Nissan's Ariya (note the spelling, it's not like the Game of Thrones character) could be the electric SUV the mainstream has been waiting for. FWD or AWD and up to 389 hp join many of the EV tricks and treats Nissan developed for the Leaf, like the e-Pedal function that makes one-pedal driving a snap.

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What Tesla has been to electric performance cars, Rivian wants to be to the EV off-road lifestyle: frontrunner, pioneer, trendsetter. Of course, with up to four motors delivering as much as 750 hp and a 0-60 mph time claimed to be in the three-second range, they'll be almost Ludicrous quick in a straight line; Rivian's truck and SUV will just also be able to frolic off-road like few other vehicles, as well.

A max of 400-plus miles of range should be good for epic road trips, although that's for the version with the 180-kWh battery; the entry-level Rivian R1T that starts at $61,500 and the R1S that starts at $65,000 after tax credits make do with less.

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Tesla's Cybertruck blew away the motoring world when it debuted in late 2019, with a design that lived up to Elon Musk's promises for a Blade Runner-inspired pickup like nothing else on the road and claims of Porsche-rivaling acceleration. Of course, there are still plenty of kinks to be worked out; the factory hasn't even been built yet, and the truck has almost no chance of passing federal safety tests as it's currently designed.

Still, if you love what you see, you can reserve a Cybertruck on Tesla's website right now with a $100 deposit. Just be prepared to shell out $49,900 for a two-motor AWD version or $69,900 for a three-motor AWD one when they finally start coming off the line — or $39,900 for the RWD one that comes out later.

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The BMW i division's second lease on life kicks off for real with the launch of the i4, an all-electric midsize sedan design to take the fight to the Tesla Model 3. The range of this roughly 3 Series-sized is estimated to be well over 300 miles, and power in max-attack versions should be enough to humble even the mighty M3. And, yes, expect the giant nostrils of the i4 Concept pictured here to grace the production car, even though this EV doesn't need to breathe.

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Cadillac's future is electric; if it doesn't succeed, the brand might not have a future. The decision to give its EVs names ending with "-iq" may have seemed better on paper, where it reminds people of "intelligence quotient," than it does in practice, where it sounds like "ick" — but there's no arguing that the crossover-cum-station wagon Lyriq (seen here in show car form) could be a smash hit once you get past the name. As one of the first GM products to use the brand's new Ultium battery tech, expect class-leading range and power to go along with its sleek lines.

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We've known for a while that the eighth-generation Corvette would likely go hybrid; that frunk, as it turns out, is just right for an electric motor to drive the front wheels. But it also seems that Chevy is working on an all-electric Corvette. None other than Joe Biden mentioned as much, claiming that it could do 200 miles per hour. 2022 might be on the early side for such a car to appear, but hey, let's be optimistic. As for a name...hey, doesn't GM own the trademark to "E-Ray"?

Two-thirds of the Big Three will be moving into the electric truck realm in the near future, and the Ford F-150 will almost certainly be the first one there. The carmaker has made no secret of it, going so far as to reveal when it'll go on sale (mid-2022), what will power it (two electric motors), and what sort of power it will make (more than any other F-150 currently on sale). There'll also be a giant frunk you'll almost certainly be able to use as a cooler, which seems certain to become a staple of country songs.

The Hummer is back, and it's hard to argue that it's not better than ever. Even the most die-hard good ol' boys have to be impressed with 1,000 horsepower, a 0-60 mph time of three seconds, and off-road capabilities that can, in some cases, humble a Jeep Wrangler. (Oh, and did we mention the roof comes off, and it drives itself on the highway?) 350-plus miles of range on a charge ain't so bad, either.

The sold-out Launch Edition starts at $112,595, but models ranging from $79,995 to $99,995 will come for the 2023 model year.

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Jaguar's full-size luxury sedan is set to transform into an electric car, and it couldn't come at a better time, given the fact that the last XJ debuted in 2009. (Well, actually, it could have come at a better time; it was supposed to go on sale in 2021, but the COVID-19 pandemic reportedly pushed that back a year.) Expect a rear end that resembles the image seen here that JLR tucked into a video for the new Defender, complemented by a sleek design along the rest of the sheetmetal. Given how entertaining the I-Pace electric crossover is to drive, we're hoping it'll be a hoot from behind the wheel.

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Land Rover's first EV could be its oddest model yet — not because of its powertrain, but because of its design. Reportedly, the first electric Range Rover will actually be a Road Rover — a crossover that's could be closer to a station wagon than an SUV. Little is known about it, but don't be surprised if it bears a slight resemblance to the Velar, and shares its powertrain with the new Jaguar XJ.

Maserati's new supercar is a dynamo of internal-combustion glory, but it'll also come in an all-electric version come 2022. Given that most Maserati buyers still probably have a bias towards gas, we expect the EV version will have to definitively beat the ICE version's 621 horses in order to woo people into showrooms.

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As you might have heard by now, the Macan — Porsche's best-selling model — is going electric. The next-gen version is expected to only come as an EV when it goes on sale, although the current internal-combustion Macan may stick around simultaneously (probably with the help of another facelift at some point). Seeing as this is Porsche we're talking about, expect a wide range of power levels, including a "Turbo" version with acceleration that'll undo all that good work your hair straightener did in the morning.

Tesla hasn't sold a Roadster in more than a decade, ever since the Lotus-based vehicle that launched the company faded away to make room for its own in-house-developed models. Now, the Roadster is set to return — and if even half of Elon Musk's typically broad promises come true, it'll be a car to wow the world. Tesla promises a 0-60 mph of less than two seconds, a 250-mph-or-higher top speed, more than 600 miles of range, and maybe even spacecraft-inspired air thrusters.

Reserve now for $50,000, and you'll only owe the balance due towards the $200,000 price. Unless you opt for the "Founders Series," in which case you have to pay the entire $250,000 up front.)

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Ask most Americans to name some iconic VWs, and odds are good Bus would be the second word out of the average person's lips. The iconic VW Type 2, as it was formally known, is set to get a spiritual rebirth come 2022 as an all-electric minivan. Whether it'll keep the ID.Buzz name of the concept remains unknown (though it seems doubtful), but expect it to keep most of that happy design intact.

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If the Lyriq crossover represents the practical aspect of Cadillac's EV plans, the Celestiq is the wild side. What else could you call an enormous range-topping super-sedan that's largely hand-built and will pack a price tag north of $200,000?

It wouldn't be a stretch to say Cadillac might not be around today were it not for the Escalade, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that an electric SUV of that scale is also in the works. Whether or not it'll use the Escalade name or not ("Electralade" is a portmanteau we made up, but we kind of like it) remains to be seen, as does what it'll look like; the drawing seen here is just a concept from the GM Design Instagram account. One thing's for certain, though: it'll be big.

While the Hummer EV will be the tip of the spear for General Motors's push into electric pickups, it'll be more humble, more traditional models from Chevy and GMC that do most of the sales work. Considering the tit-for-tat nature of the pickup truck wars, expect them to at least equal the F-150 EV for power and capability.

Subaru and Toyota's last team-up, the BRZ / 86, proved a quick hit among car enthusiasts, but their next project will be aimed in a very different direction. The two carmakers are joining forces to create an electric crossover platform, which Subaru has previewed as the Evoltis concept seen here. Expect the styling to be toned down a bit for production, but dual-motor AWD seems like a gimme.

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