Hot, New Electric Cars That Are Coming Soon

The Sony Honda Mobility electric-car partnership has resulted in the Afeela brand, and its first model is the Afeela 1 sedan. SHM promises that the car will be dripping with cutting-edge technology, drawing on the expertise of the entertainment and automotive companies. An array of 40 sensors, including cameras, radar, lidar, and ultrasonic—along with a high-powered AI-assisted computer—will handle what the manufacturer is calling a Level 2+ autonomous driving experience. This AWD sedan has an approximately 300-mile driving range. The Afeela 1 launches in California in 2026 with the $102,900 Signature trim, to be followed by the $89,900 Origin in 2027. Sales plans for other states have not been released.

Price: $89,900–$102,900
On sale: California in 2026. Broader markets: 2027

Learn more about the Afeela 1.

The Acura RSX from the early 2000s was a compact, sporty coupe. This isn’t that same Acura. The new RSX, scheduled to hit dealerships in the second half of 2026, will be an electric crossover SUV. While details are scarce now, we know that the RSX Prototype includes dual-motor all-wheel drive and the ability to power a home during a power outage. The new RSX will also debut ASIMO OS, a new in-car infotainment operating system developed by Acura’s parent company Honda and named for Honda’s beloved humanoid robot. This new crossover will be the first vehicle built on a new EV platform engineered entirely by Honda that will underpin new Acura and Honda electric models to come. Acura will manufacture the RSX at its factory in Ohio.

Price: $50,000-$60,000 (estimated)
On sale: Late 2026

Learn more about the Acura RSX.

The 2027 iX3 isn’t just an electric version of the small X3 SUV—it’s a fresh start for BMW’s EVs, riding on a new platform specifically designed for electric vehicles that will be used in future models. Its BMW-estimated 400 miles of driving range will place the iX3 among the highest-range EVs in production, and its 800-volt architecture enables a 400 kW maximum charging rate, giving it the ability to add roughly 175 miles of range in just 10 minutes. It’s also a thoroughly connected car, with a new operating system, redesigned display layout with a giant 17.9-inch central touchscreen, and in-car assistants designed to learn user preferences over time.

Price: $54,000-65,000 (estimated)
On sale: Mid-2026

Learn more about the BMW iX3.

The Bolt is back, at least for now. Chevrolet’s least-expensive electric car disappeared in 2023, but an upgraded version is set to return for a ’limited run’ as a 2027 model. It looks almost identical to the former Bolt EUV, blurring the lines between a hatchback and a crossover SUV, but it now uses GM’s Ultium battery and motor technology. That gives it DC fast-charging speeds that are 2.5 times faster than the old Bolt, although its 255-mile estimated driving range isn’t much of an improvement. An efficiently packaged interior has lots of cargo space for a vehicle this size. Like all GM EVs, it has a Google-powered infotainment system that isn’t compatible with Apple CarPlay.

Price: $28,595-$31,600 
On sale: Early 2026

Read the Chevrolet Bolt preview.

Honda will expand its electric vehicle offerings in 2026, each based on a new platform, using an exclusive ASIMO operating system that draws its name from the company’s multiple generations of cute, humanoid robots. Both will be manufactured in Ohio. First up is the 0 SUV, with a targeted on-sale date of the first half of 2026. It will be followed by the 0 Saloon, which is positioned as the flagship model. These both promise Level 3 automation, allowing the driver to take their attention away from the road in some situations. This goes beyond the typical hands-free driving assistance systems on the market. 

On sale: 0 SUV in first half of 2026; 0 Saloon in late 2026

The electric Jeep Recon is designed to combine the Grand Cherokee’s civility with the Wrangler’s off-road-ready capabilities, including the ability to open the top and remove the doors. It’s powered by a 650-hp, dual motor set-up with full-time four-wheel drive. Jeep says that the SUV will go from 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds in Sport mode. Despite its prodigious power, the Recon is rated to tow just 3,300 pounds. It has seating for five, and the back seats fold flat, creating a sizable cargo area. The Recon uses a 400-volt system with a 100.5-kWh battery. It debuts with the Moab trim with 33-inch tires and a 230-mile range. Future versions may see the range increase to 250 miles. 

Price: $65,000
On sale: Early 2026

Learn more about the Jeep Recon.

The all-electric, all-wheel-drive Jeep Wagoneer S shares little in common with the large, blocky gas-powered Wagoneer from which it derives its name. The Wagoneer S is closer in size to the Jeep Grand Cherokee. It is also sleek, powerful, and expensive, with LEDs illuminating its interior, as well as the vestigial version of the seven-slot grille all Jeeps carry as a trademark. It has a 100-kilowatt-hour battery and a pair of electric motors that crank out 600 hp and 617 lb.-ft. of torque. The interior features three large display screens. There’s even a screen for the front-seat passenger, who can feed navigation directions into the computer that the driver can see on the instrument screen on the other side of the dash.

Price: $71,995
On sale: Now

Read the Jeep Wagoneer S first drive.

Startup automaker Lucid’s second vehicle is the 2025 Gravity SUV. The automaker promises an extremely robust range of more than 440 miles, seating for up to seven passengers, a ton of cargo space, and a starting price below $80,000. If that’s not enough, Lucid says the Gravity will have at least 800 hp and be able to sprint from 0 to 60 mph in under 3.5 seconds, which wouldn’t be too surprising considering the Air sedan’s outrageous performance. Unlike most newer SUVs, the Gravity trades aggressive exterior styling for flowing lines. Interior features include wide digital displays and even a guided meditation program. We doubt drivers will have much downtime, though, because the Gravity’s 900-volt design means it can add 200 miles in just 15 minutes at a high-speed public DC charger. 

Price: $79,900–$94,900
On sale: Now

Read the Lucid Gravity first drive.

The fully redesigned CLA compact sedan will be offered in both electric and hybrid versions. The all-electric variant comes in either rear- or all-wheel drive and promises a driving range close to 350 miles and ultra-fast charging from an 85-kilowatt-hour battery. The rear-drive CLA 250+ has a 268-hp electric motor, while the CLA 350 4Matic makes 349 hp and can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds, according to the automaker. The hybrid version will go on sale later. It pairs a 1.5-liter gas engine with a battery and an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission integrated with an electric motor. Every CLA will get cloud-based infotainment features and the ability to download over-the-air software updates, including ones that can upgrade active safety and driver assistance technology. A full-width “Superscreen” is optional and offers a touchscreen for the front passenger.

Price: $50,000–$68,000 (estimated)
On sale: Fall 2025 for the EV; 2026 for the Hybrid

Learn more about the Mercedes-Benz CLA.

Although it shares a name with a gas-powered model, the GLC with EQ Technology is an all-new, all-electric compact SUV. The exterior looks like an evolution of existing Mercedes-Benz models, but underneath is a technology showcase for the brand. There’s new energy-dense battery chemistry, 800-volt electrical architecture, and AI-powered voice assistants that can understand plain English. The first models to go on sale will be powered by dual-electric motors producing 483 horsepower and a 94-kWh battery, and will come standard with all-wheel drive. A giant, dashboard-spanning touchscreen is optional, as are four-wheel steering and an air suspension.

Price: $60,000-$75,000 (estimated)
On sale: Late 2026

Learn more about the Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ.

The Polestar 4 electric vehicle is a coupelike SUV. It is the sportier version of the Polestar 3. The Polestar 4 is available in two powertrain configurations, each labeled “long range” and featuring a 102-kilowatt-hour battery. The rear-wheel-drive configuration has a single motor producing 272 hp and an EPA-estimated 300-mile range. All-wheel-drive versions boast 544 hp and a 270-mile range. The cabin is Scandinavian sparse, with a large, 15.4-inch center screen hosting a Google-based infotainment system. It is wireless Apple CarPlay compatible. This is the first production vehicle without a rear window. Instead, it uses a high-mounted camera to provide a wide-view video feed to the rearview mirror display. A hands-free driving system is available at launch, with lidar-supported “eyes-free” ability planned for the future. 

Price: $56,400–$72,900
On sale: Now

Learn more about the Polestar 4.

The most powerful production Porsche isn’t a two-seat sports car. Instead, that title belongs to the Cayenne Turbo Electric, an EV version of the Cayenne luxury midsized SUV. Despite the name, it doesn’t have a turbocharger. Instead, dual electric motors produce an astonishing 1,139 hp and 1,106 lb.-ft. of torque, which Porsche says can catapult the Turbo from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.4 seconds. The base model Cayenne Electric, no slouch itself, will produce 435 hp. Both versions are available with wireless car charging: park the EV over a special plate on your garage floor to recharge, with no plugging in required.

Price: $109,000-$163,000
On sale: Summer 2026

Learn more about the Porsche Cayenne Electric.

The 1500 REV shares many familiar styling cues and features with the freshened Ram 1500, but its powertrain makes this version unique. The 1500 REV is an extended-range electric vehicle, meaning it uses its V6 engine to generate electricity via a 130-kW generator, rather than directly using the engine to move the vehicle. It uses a large 92-kWh battery pack to store the energy. The generator can supplement the battery when extra power is needed. Peak output is 647 horsepower. More importantly, Ram claims the REV has a 2,625-pound maximum payload capacity and 14,000-pound maximum tow capacity. The truck can be used as a home generator in the case of a power outage. The 1500 REV will be available with a hands-free driver assist system.

Price: $65,000–$90,000 (estimated)
On sale: 2026

Learn more about the Ram 1500 REV.

The Rivian R2 is a two-row, five-passenger all-electric SUV that’s smaller than its R1S sibling. Sized like a Honda CR-V, the R2 will be available in single-, dual-, and tri-motor applications, with the latter two giving the SUV all-wheel drive. While battery and motor specs haven’t been released, the automaker says all versions will be able to go at least 300 miles on a full charge. The R2 will come standard with a NACS charging port, and it can be charged with a CCS coupler using an adaptor. Like its larger siblings, the R2s interior is dominated by a large center touchscreen, with a smaller instrument panel used for speed, selected gear, and other data. The R2 features a few tricks, such as the ability to fold both the front and rear seats flat for no-tent camping, along with a rear window that lowers into the tailgate for better airflow or to carry long items without using a roof rack. A slightly smaller R3 hatchback will follow the R2 into production.

Price: $45,000–$55,000 (estimated)
On sale: Mid-2026

Learn more about the Rivian R2 and R3.

The Scout Terra pickup truck and Scout Traveler SUV are prototypes of the first models to wear the Scout badge in 44 years, and they aim to mix new technology with what we think are the best kinds of old-school sensibilities. Scout is a division of Volkswagen focused on electric vehicles inspired by the 1970s International Scout 80 pickup truck and International Scout II SUV.

These rugged, retro EVs have a claimed 0-to-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds, 7,000-pound tow capacity, and 350-mile driving range. An optional "Harvester" version gets a gas-powered range extender for up to 500 miles of range. Scout owners will find real buttons and knobs for infotainment and climate control, traditional exterior door handles, and even an optional three-person front bench seat. Both Scout models are based on an all-new, rugged, body-on-frame design that’s not shared with other electric vehicles from Volkswagen and Audi. The automaker says that production will start in 2027 at Scout’s new factory in South Carolina.

Price: Unknown
On sale: 2027

Learn more about the Scout Terra & Traveler.

The Slate EV is a small, bare-bones, two-seat pickup truck with a five-foot bed from a startup manufacturer backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. It can be converted to a two-door SUV or fastback SUV with an optional bolt-in kit that includes seats, a roll cage, and airbags. Like many of the other available options, owners can install the kit themselves. The Slate lacks an infotainment system and even a radio, but it comes standard with cruise control, air conditioning, and automatic emergency braking. Power windows are optional. The only available color is black, and every Slate gets rear-wheel drive. The base battery pack promises 150 miles of range, while an expanded pack can go up to 240 miles. 

Price: $27,000-$40,000
On sale: 2026

Learn more about the Slate Truck.

The Subaru Trailseeker is a bigger version of the upgraded Solterra EV, which is a twin to the Toyota bZ4X. Because it’s more than 6 inches longer and nearly an inch taller than the Solterra and bZ4X, the Trailseeker gets more cargo space than either of them. Like the 2026 Solterra, the Trailseeker gets a 74.7-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery that can be preconditioned for fast charging in all weather conditions, a promise of 260 miles of range between charges, and a Tesla-style NACS charging connector. It comes standard with all-wheel drive, roof rails, 8.3 inches of ground clearance, and a 3,500-pound towing capacity. The interior is dominated by the same 14-inch horizontally oriented touchscreen used in many Lexus models.

Price: $48,000–$55,000 (estimated)
On sale: 2026

Learn more about the Subaru Trailseeker.

Tesla’s road map has the electric-only product line expanding from the Model S, Model X, and Model 3 to the Cybertruck, Semi tractor-trailer truck, and the Roadster. The name is a nod to the original Tesla car, an electric convertible based on a Lotus platform. This car promises performance quite unlike any car that has come before, but well-heeled driving enthusiasts will need to wait longer for the model to reach production. When it was initially unveiled in 2017, Tesla said it aimed to build the Roadster in 2020. And as the saying now goes, that plan went all “2020.” Other models have taken longer to develop, stretching out the timeline as the company faces the challenge of expanding its factories, creating next-generation batteries, and engineering more advanced Full Self-Driving capability. Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, originally said the Roadster would ship in 2023. Still waiting.

The Roadster is a bit of a misnomer. It’s a four-seater, with a snug back seat and a partly retractable hardtop. It uses three motors powering all wheels to deliver its claimed rocketlike acceleration, with the automaker citing 0 to 60 mph in 1.9 seconds. And it will offer 620 miles of range.

Price: $200,000–$250,000
On sale: 2026, maybe

Toyota’s first dedicated electric vehicle will undergo a significant midlife freshening for the 2026 model year, bringing more power, increased range, and added features. Output for most all-wheel drive versions now peaks at 338 horsepower—a 50-percent increase. And maximum range on the front-drive models is now 314 miles, up from 252 miles. The AWD versions will have a driving range of up to 288 miles. Hardware changes promise faster charge times, and the bZ (formerly bZ4X) comes with a Tesla-style NACS charge port. Inside, the dash, center console, and instrument panel have been redesigned, and the infotainment screen now measures 14 inches diagonally. There is a new Woodland version coming in early 2026, boasting 375-horsepower, standard all-wheel drive, and more premium interior features. 

Price: $34,900-$45,300
On sale: Now

Learn more about the Toyota bZ.

The bZ Woodland is a new electric model that measures about six inches longer than the updated bZ. It is a twin vehicle to the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker. The bZ Woodland comes in a single configuration with 375 horsepower and all-wheel drive. The 74.7-kWh battery enables a Toyota-estimated 260-mile range. The Woodland has a 3,500-pound maximum tow capacity. These bZs share many features, such as the infotainment system with its 14-inch screen and lengthy roster of standard active safety equipment. The Woodland likewise employs Toyota’s upgraded onboard charging hardware to hasten charge times, and it comes equipped with a Tesla-compatible NACS charge port. The bZ Woodland is positioned as an adventure-ready model, with mild off-road driving modes, black wheel arches, roof rack, and available all-terrain tires.

Price: $48,000-$55,000 (estimated)
On sale: Early 2026

Learn more about the Toyota bZ Woodland.

The sporty-looking C-HR returns as an electric vehicle, with 338-horsepower, a 290-mile range, and standard all-wheel drive. The motors are backed up by a 74.7-kWh lithium-ion battery and the car has an 11-kW onboard AC charger. It also has an NACS charge port, making it compatible with Tesla Superchargers. DC fast-charging in public places enables the battery pack to go from a 10 percent to 80 percent state-of-charge in about 30 minutes, says Toyota. It is longer and wider than before, putting it between the Corolla Cross and RAV4 in size. There are two trims: SE and XSE. The SE has notable conveniences that include heated front seats and steering wheel, power liftgate, Qi wireless phone chargers, and a large 14-inch infotainment screen. The XSE brings larger wheels, synthetic leather upholstery, driver memory seat, digital rearview mirror, surroundview cameras, and more. 

Price: $38,000-$45,000 (estimated)
On sale: Fall 2026

Learn more about the Toyota C-HR.

Volvo’s two-row all-electric SUV is new for 2027. Similar in size to the gas-powered XC60, it is a major step forward for the Volvo brand. It debuts a new underlying design, new Google software, new battery and motor technology, a new central computer, and new manufacturing techniques. Depending on how it is configured, it has between 369 and 583 horsepower, and Volvo estimates that it can go between 310 and 400 miles on a charge, and can add 173 miles of range in 10 minutes at a 400kW public DC fast charger. It is the first vehicle to feature an adaptive seat belt that automatically adjusts based on the wearer’s body type and the severity of a crash. A Cross Country version adds rugged design accents.

Price: $55,000-$75,000 (estimated)
On sale: Spring 2026

Learn more about the Volvo EX60.