Electric cars are seemingly popping up out of the blue right now. It seems like every other day an automaker introduces a new electric vehicle, a new platform dedicated to electric vehicles and, of course, the promise that it will no longer make ICE-powered cars beyond the 2030s. or so. While this can be disputed, few would say that the automaker that single-handedly started the electric vehicle revolution was Tesla. Their crusade began in 2012 with the introduction of the original S Model.
Shortly after the Model S was released, Tesla, which is now a trillion dollar company, promised to make an electric sedan that will cost around $ 35,000. It arrived in 2017 in the form of the Model 3, and it remains one of the most complete and complete EVs money can buy. However, since the introduction of the Model 3, a handful of alternatives have emerged, and they may well be worth considering compared to everyone’s favorite compact electric sedan.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5
The Hyundai Motor Group takes the EV movement very seriously, developing a whole new platform dedicated to electric cars and immediately marrying it with three similar vehicles. If you really want your electric vehicle to stand out from the crowd, it’s hard to beat the new Hyundai Ioniq 5.
Don’t be fooled by the pictures, this thing is surprisingly large. With a Tesla-like lineup, shiny retro styling, great tech, and a perfect blend of new school and old school inside as well, the Ioniq 5 is one of the more complete EV packages out there than money. can buy right now.
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koda Enyaq iV
After the Dieselgate scandal, Volkswagen immediately started to work hard on its own platform dedicated to electric vehicles. The MEB platform currently underpins several different models, but by far the most compelling is the Škoda Enyaq. Unfortunately, it is not available in North America.
It really should be, however. The range is quite competitive, especially with the larger battery. It looks cool, especially in the chic Sportline trim. At the same time, it’s not overly daring (like its brother VW ID.4) and it’s packed with Škoda’s Simply Clever features that make anyone who sees them laugh, but in a good way.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E
A collective outcry was heard on the horizon when Ford confirmed that the Mustang badge and name would be affixed to the back of an electric crossover. But then the Mustang Mach-E came out and the outcry died down considerably. There was a very good reason for this; it is an excellent electric SUV.
The range numbers won’t exactly set the world on fire, but this is a very complete EV package. Plus, thanks to the Mustang name, handling is surprisingly good. The newly launched Mach-E GT with 480 hp improves handling even further, and it’s an electric SUV you can really have fun in.
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Audi Q4 E-Tron
Let’s ignore Audi’s confusing electric car nomenclature for a moment. After the big e-tron SUV and the spectacular e-tron GT sedan, Audi is now tackling the market for affordable and more rational electric vehicles. The Q4 e-tron is the first Audi brand electric vehicle to be built on the MEB platform, also shared with the VW ID.4 and the Škoda Enyaq IV.
It’s Audi’s most affordable electric vehicle, but it still has a lot to offer; good range, excellent technology, eye-catching style and competitive price. One of the best things about it is its relative subtlety; there’s a lot of cool stuff in the Q4 e-tron, but it doesn’t talk about it all that much; it’s just an electric crossover. Or rather, a crossover that just happens to be electric.
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Hyundai Kona electric
As a value proposition, it’s very hard to beat the Hyundai Kona Electric. Its range estimated at 279 miles by the EPA puts electric cars to shame, which are three or even five times more expensive. Since it’s based on the regular ICE-powered Kona, it feels and looks surprisingly normal inside and out.
The higher output engine produces 204 hp, which is enough for such a small crossover. It’s a bit heavier than the regular Kona, but that doesn’t make it difficult to handle. Plus, it has fast charging capabilities; recharging 80% of the juice only takes 47 minutes on a 100kW charger, which is pretty impressive.
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Polestar 2
Not so long ago, Polestar was Volvo’s performance arm, just like AMG is Mercedes. They still are … sort of, but they were recently transformed into a separate electric vehicle maker to compete with Tesla. Their first car, the magnificent Polestar 1 was a 600hp plug-in hybrid, but the Polestar 2 is their first full electric vehicle.
Even though this is a fairly ordinary looking sedan, it is surprisingly large thanks to the sharing of a platform with the Volvo XC40 crossover. With up to 408bhp in the twin-engine version, a fantastic minimalist interior, and some of the best infotainment tech on the market, not to mention an attractive exterior, Polestar’s Model 3 killer definitely has a good goal.
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Lucid air
Speaking of the Tesla killers, Lucid has long promised that they are coming to kill when it comes to luxury electric sedans. Sure, it’s in a different price bracket than the Model 3, but it’s still a spectacular electric luxury car.
The top-of-the-line version is way overpriced, but the base model is actually much closer to the price of the Model 3, especially if FSD is equipped on the latter. The Air arguably looks better, has a higher projected range (406 miles versus the 358) of the Model 3 Performance, it has about the same amount of power, and to top it off, it’s bigger than the Model 3 Performance. the Model 3, being much closer to the Model S in length.
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Jaguar I-Pace
We all know Jaguar will become a full-fledged electric vehicle maker by 2025, and the first car to kick off the renaissance of this historic British automaker is the I-Pace. Released in 2018, the I-Pace was Jag’s first all-electric car, and it caused a stir in its debut.
Previewed by a concept car a few years ago, the production car basically looked the same, and it showed everyone that Jaguar was very serious about EVs and about challenging Tesla. A decent range figure, eye-catching exterior styling, and a surprising amount of functionality make the I-Pace a worthy contender in the EV game.
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Toyota mirai
Let’s say you want a different take on the electric car formula. Something that doesn’t plug directly into a charger. If you are lucky enough to have a hydrogen refueling station in your area, the Toyota Mirai is definitely worth considering. The second generation car looks a lot better and more unique than the first generation, and the element hydrogen is definitely a novelty.
It takes a lot less time to refuel than a regular EV, and you get a lot more range; a Mirai recently set a world record for the longest distance traveled for an electric car. It’s also packed with technology, and the only emissions it produces are water.
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Porsche Taycan
It was the most anticipated electric vehicle of 2019, after years of teasing and promises. Now that the Taycan is finally here, it’s really easy to see why the excitement was so great; From 2021, the Taycan single-handedly overtook the Porsche 911.
Although there are complaints about the lineup, it is one of the most complete luxury electric cars you can buy right now. It’s spectacular, it’s really fast, it’s now available as a raised wagon in the form of the Taycan Cross Turismo, and most importantly, although it doesn’t have a traditional engine, it still looks like a Porsche to drive.
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