Next-Gen EVs Coming this Year Part 2

Closely related to the Kia EV9, the Ioniq 9 is a seven-seat SUV packed with advanced tech, sitting at the top of Hyundai’s Ioniq electric range.

The entry-level Long Range RWD version comes with a single 215bhp motor and offers an official range of nearly 400 miles.

The next-generation Jeep Compass, offering both petrol and electric options, is scheduled to enter production in Italy later this year. The electric version will feature a 207bhp motor and a 73kWh battery, placing it just above the Jeep Avenger in the brand’s range.

The EV5 is essentially an electric version of the Kia Sportage, joining the brand’s growing EV lineup alongside the larger seven-seat EV9 and the smaller EV3. It comes with battery options ranging from 58kWh to 88kWh, with the top-spec version offering up to 403 miles of range, according to Kia.

Leapmotor, a Chinese car brand backed by Stellantis, revealed its new compact crossover at the 2024 Paris Motor Show. While full details on battery size and power are still to come, it’s expected to use technology from the larger Leapmotor C10 and cost less than £30,000.

MG caught attention by revealing a 2+2 coupé version of its new Cyberster roadster. It’s expected to use the same battery and motors as the standard model but aims to deliver a driving feel closer to the classic MG B than the later MG F.

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Onvo, the new budget EV brand from Nio, will enter the European market with the L60 – a sleek electric coupé-SUV said to be the most aerodynamic EV available.

The Porsche Taycan has serious competition in the new Polestar 5. According to Polestar, the saloon’s advanced charging tech can add 100 miles of range in just five minutes—without harming the battery over time.

This crossover version of the Renault 5 comes with a 118bhp front-mounted motor and a 40kWh battery, offering up to 190 miles of range in its entry-level form. A more powerful option is also available, with a 148bhp motor and a 52kWh battery that delivers up to 250 miles of range.

Skywell, the Chinese EV maker, has followed up its BE11 crossover with the new Q hatchback. It promises a range of over 300 miles, delivers 201bhp, and can go from 0 to 62mph in a claimed 3.9 seconds.

This luxury electric limousine from China is aiming to challenge the Mercedes-Benz EQS with high-end comfort and design. While full tech details are still under wraps—aside from a roof-mounted TV—it’s said to deliver 617bhp from a dual-motor setup.