New EVs to keep an eye out for in 2025

• 2025 marks a significant milestone for electric vehicles, with groundbreaking models launching across all segments, from supercars to practical hatchbacks.
• This year’s standout EVs promise significant range, performance, technology, and affordability advances, reshaping the automotive market.
• From Renault’s retro-inspired hatchback to high-end luxury SUVs from Kia and Land Rover, here’s a glimpse at 2025’s most exciting electric offerings.

Despite Tesla’s woes, 2025 will be a landmark year for electric vehicles (EVs), with car manufacturers launching cutting-edge models across all segments.

From high-performance supercars to budget-friendly hatchbacks and luxury SUVs, this list highlights the most exciting EVs coming onto the market this year, with advances in range, performance and technology.

Let’s check out some of the stand-out offerings in the pipeline.

Renault 5 E-Tech

Available to order now, this small electric hatchback could be yours for just £22,995.

With a Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) range of up to 255 miles, its retro-inspired design, fun driving dynamics and affordable pricing stand out in the growing small EV segment.

A sportier Alpine A290 variant is due to follow soon.

Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer

The estate version of VW’s ID.7 will be the largest EV estate on the market, featuring a 605-litre boot (expanding to 1,714L) and a 424-mile WLTP range.

Built for long-distance comfort, it emphasises a refined ride and premium interior. It is expected to be available for purchase from April this year.

Kia EV9 GT

A high-performance version of Kia’s flagship seven-seater electric Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), the EV9 GT is set for launch in late 2025. It features 501 brake horsepower (bhp), a sportier suspension and virtual gearshifts like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N.

Standard EV9 models offer up to 349 miles WLTP range, with ultra-fast charging adding 154 miles in 15 minutes. Expect to pay a minimum of around £65,025 for this model.

Audi A6 e-tron

A sleek, executive electric saloon, the Audi A6 Avant e-tron features up to 543bhp, 350 miles of range and 800V charging at 270kW.

The sportier S6 e-tron version can hit 0-60mph in 3.7 seconds, rivaling the Tesla Model S.

The Audi A6 Avant e-tron is available now, with prices starting from £65,105.

BMW iX3

A fully electric version of the popular X3 SUV, the BMW iX3, will be based on BMW’s Neue Klasse platform. It is expected to offer 30% more range (around 285 miles) than current BMW EVs, and features rapid charging.

The iX3 will rival the Audi Q6 e-tron and Mercedes EQE SUV. It is expected to be released in late 2025, with prices starting from £65,160.

Hyundai Ioniq 9

A three-row SUV (meaning it has extendable seating to the rear) similar to the Kia EV9, it features a 110.3kWh battery, 300+ mile range and a 24-minute 10-80% charge time. Expected to launch in the next few months, it will compete with the Rivian R1S and the Mercedes EQS SUVs.

Jeep Recon

An off-road-focused EV, the Recon will have a 400-mile range and offer removable doors, a retractable roof, and AWD. It is expected to be available sometime in 2025. It will be trail-rated and compete with the Ford Bronco EV.

Land Rover Range Rover EV

The first electric Range Rover, set for release in 2025, will retain the brand’s off-road pedigree. It will feature an 800V architecture and 33.4 inches of wading depth. Pricing is expected to start at £100,000, competing with the Mercedes EQS SUV and Lucid Gravity.

Cadillac Vistiq

Cadillac’s most luxurious EV yet, the Celestiq, is a hand-built grand tourer priced at more than $300,000 (around £237,647). It features 600bhp, a bespoke interior and advanced tech, including a bright glass roof and a 55-inch dashboard display.

No release date has been announced yet, but it should go on the market in late 2025.

Maserati GranTurismo Folgore

An electric grand tourer with 818bhp, 2.7s 0-60mph and 240 miles of range, it retains the classic GranTurismo silhouette and features a unique battery layout for weight balance. It is set to launch in 2025.

Mercedes-Benz G-Class EV

The G580 with EQ Tech is Mercedes’ electric G-Wagon. It keeps quad-motor (one on each wheel) AWD, carbon skid plates and 859lb-ft of torque. It debuts in 2025 with a 116kWh battery and 240 miles of range.

Mini Aceman

A compact electric crossover, the Aceman slots between the Cooper and Countryman. It features 200+ miles of range and funky styling. It should arrive sometime in 2025 and will set you back around £31,000 for the basic model.

Other new EVs not yet available in the UK

The following EVs have also been announced but have yet to be confirmed for export to the UK market.

Cadillac Celestiq

Cadillac’s most luxurious EV yet, the Celestiq, is a hand-built grand tourer priced at more than $300,000 (around £237,647). It features 600bhp, a bespoke interior and advanced tech, including a bright glass roof and a 55-inch dashboard display.

No release date has been announced yet, but it should go on the market in late 2025.

Chevrolet Corvette EV

Chevrolet’s first all-electric Corvette, built on GM’s Ultium platform, aims for supercar-level performance with AWD and 0-60 mph in under 3 seconds. It is expected to be part of a Corvette sub-brand and will debut alongside a Corvette SUV in 2025.

Pricing is yet to be announced.

Chevrolet Bolt EV (2nd Gen)

The next-generation Bolt will return in 2025. Based on GM’s Ultium platform, it promises a longer range, better efficiency and a lower price point.

According to some reviewers, it remains one of the most affordable EVs on the market and will improve on the current model’s 259-mile range.

Ferrari EV

Ferrari’s first fully electric model, debuting in late 2025, is rumored to deliver supercar performance while retaining traditional Ferrari driving engagement. Spy shots suggest a low-slung coupe, possibly a crossover-style GT, with pricing expected to exceed $300,000 (£232,100).

Lucid Gravity

Lucid’s luxury electric SUV, is expected to launch in 2025, offers a 450-mile range, 3-row seating and sleek aerodynamics. Prices start at $69,900 (£55,200), with a more affordable Touring model arriving later in 2025.

And that’s your lot for this list. Did any of these models catch your eye? Let us know.

Written by

Christopher McFadden Contributor

Christopher is an Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) specialist with extensive experience advising consumer and trade clients on energy efficiency and sustainability.

With a Master’s in Earth Sciences from Cardiff University, Christopher has attained professional energy and sustainability auditing qualifications and various postgraduate certificates and diplomas. He is a qualified and accredited Level 3 and Level 4 non-domestic and domestic energy assessor, a Green Deal assessor, and a Practitioner member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). He also recently qualified as a level 5 Retrofit coordinator.

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