Future Electric Cars, SUVs and Trucks Worth Waiting For

• What's new: Dozens of new electric cars are coming in the next couple of years, from sports cars to family SUVs to pickup trucks and more.
• Why it matters: We'll see everything from the low-cost Ford Fathom and Slate Truck to the polarizing Ferrari Luce.
• Edmunds says: If you're in the market for a new EV in the coming years, there are about to be a ton of new options.

Audi electric sports car

What it is: Audi's electric sports car was previewed by the Concept C, a compact two-seater with a retractable hardtop that allows it to function as both a coupe and a roadster. The automaker hasn't announced the production model's name yet, so calling it a new TT would be premature, but the size and mission put it much closer to the brand's old sports cars than its current electric SUVs. The final production model will be built at Audi's Böllinger Höfe plant beginning in 2027. Expect the concept's ultra-clean interior and low-slung proportions to be toned down for production, but the basic formula will stay the same.

When it'll go on sale: sometime in 2027

Bentley Torcal

What it is: The Torcal will be Bentley's first production EV and a new model line rather than an electric version of an existing Bentayga or Continental GT. Bentley describes it as an urban-focused luxury SUV and says it will also be the company's quickest-accelerating and most powerful production vehicle yet. That points to a smaller, more road-focused vehicle than the Bentayga, although the company is saving most specifications for the Torcal's full reveal on September 23, 2026. The larger question is whether Bentley can make an EV feel as distinctive and richly finished as its combustion-powered cars rather than simply making it extremely fast.

When it'll go on sale: sometime in 2027

BMW i3 and iM3

What it is: BMW is preparing two very different electric takes on the 3 Series formula. The i3 will be the regular electric sport sedan, with the automaker estimating up to 440 miles of range for the U.S. model, and offering the same new-generation electronics and controls introduced by the iX3. We have already come away impressed by BMW's new "Heart of Joy" vehicle control system, which coordinates acceleration, regenerative braking and handling more closely than before. Above the i3 will sit BMW M's first fully electric high-performance car, commonly called the iM3 for now. BMW M has confirmed four electric motors and a launch date sometime in 2027, but final output and the production name have not been announced.

When it'll go on sale: The i3 goes on sale in late 2026. The electric M model follows in 2027.

BMW iX3

What it is: The iX3 is the first U.S.-bound BMW built around the company's Neue Klasse EV technology, and it might be the most important model on this list for people who want a premium electric SUV without jumping into six-figure territory. The iX3 50 xDrive is rated by BMW at up to 434 miles of range, and its new electrical architecture enables substantially quicker charging than the brand's previous generation of EVs. Edmunds' early drives have also been encouraging: The iX3's braking, body control and overall coordination felt notably polished, suggesting BMW has spent as much effort on how it drives as on the battery numbers.

When it'll go on sale: late 2026

BMW iX5

What it is: Don't worry, BMW isn't replacing the familiar X5 with an EV. Instead, the redesigned X5 family will add an electric iX5 alongside gasoline and plug-in hybrid versions, giving buyers several powertrains in essentially the same midsize luxury SUV format. The first U.S. version will be the iX5 60 xDrive, which the manufacturer estimates can travel about 435 miles on a charge under its internal EPA-based testing procedure. It also gets an 800-volt electrical system, BMW's new cylindrical battery cells and bidirectional charging capability. That should make it a much more direct long-distance rival for vehicles such as the Mercedes electric GLE successor and larger premium EVs than today's iX.

When it'll go on sale: first quarter of 2027

Ferrari Luce

What it is: Ferrari's first production EV is called the Luce, and the company hasn't eased into electrification with a low-volume city car. The Luce is a five-seat Ferrari with four electric motors and a quoted 1,035 horsepower, making it both more practical and radically different from the brand's usual mid-engine sports cars. Our first look found plenty to admire in the engineering while noting that the exterior design may be the car's most divisive element. Either way, its price and unusual proportions mean the Luce is more a technological statement than a mainstream alternative to existing luxury EVs.

When it'll go on sale: sometime in 2027

Ford Fathom

What it is: The Fathom is Ford's small electric pickup and the first product based on its lower-cost Universal EV Platform. In size and purpose, it should make more sense to think of it as an electric alternative to a Maverick than a smaller F-150 Lightning. Ford says it will have a usable bed and front trunk, bidirectional power capability, available BlueCruise hands-free driving tech, and support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The company is currently testing prototypes in extreme temperatures.

When it'll go on sale: early 2027

Genesis GV90

What it is: The GV90 will sit at the top of the Genesis SUV lineup as the brand's first full-size three-row electric flagship. The luxury brand plans several versions, including lavish Neolun models with features such as coach-style doors, genuine wood flooring and unusually lounge-like rear seating. Less extravagant GV90s should offer a more conventional six- or seven-passenger luxury SUV experience. No U.S. range or pricing numbers have been published yet, but the GV90 is intended to move the brand above the existing GV80 rather than simply electrify it. That positioning also means the more elaborate versions could easily move into six-figure territory.

When it'll go on sale: early 2027

Jaguar Type 01

What it is: Type 01 is Jaguar's production-bound electric four-door grand tourer and the first vehicle created around the company's new Jaguar Electric Architecture. Its proportions are deliberately dramatic — long hood, low roof and a cabin set well back — rather than optimized to look like a conventional aerodynamic EV. Underneath, Jaguar says the tri-motor powertrain produces more than 1,000 hp. The cabin is similarly unconventional, using a full-length center spine to create four individual seating areas. It is the production follow-up to the Type 00 design concept, and Jaguar has confirmed that the finished Type 01 will be revealed in New York on October 6, 2026.

When it'll go on sale: sometime in 2027

Land Rover Range Rover Electric

What it is: The Range Rover Electric adds a battery-powered drivetrain to the familiar full-size Range Rover. It produces 542 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque and is expected to travel about 333 miles per charge. The important part for Range Rover buyers is what hasn't changed: It still has serious off-road hardware, a quiet luxury-focused cabin and the tall, commanding seating position that define the regular model.

When it'll go on sale: late 2026

Land Rover Range Rover GT

What it is: The Range Rover GT expands the brand into a lower, sleeker and more road-oriented segment than the traditional Range Rover. It will initially launch as an EV, with a hybrid version to follow. Despite the coupe-like roofline, the company says the second row will provide class-leading legroom, so this isn't intended to be a cramped two-door fashion exercise. It should instead sit somewhere between a high-riding luxury sedan and a conventional SUV, giving Range Rover a direct answer to increasingly road-focused ultra-luxury EVs. Final specifications, including battery size, range and output, have not been released.

When it'll go on sale: sometime in 2027

Lexus TZ

What it is: The TZ gives Lexus something it has not previously offered: a three-row electric SUV. The 2027 model uses all-wheel drive and will be offered with two battery sizes, including a 95.8-kWh pack in higher-range versions. Lexus expects roughly 300 miles of range, depending on configuration. Edmunds' hands-on impression found the interior suitably relaxed and upscale, with a six-passenger layout that should appeal to families who want something more luxurious than the closely related Toyota Highlander EV. The TZ also fills an obvious hole between Lexus' smaller RZ electric crossover and its large gasoline-powered SUVs.

When it'll go on sale: late 2026

Lucid Cosmos

What it is: The Cosmos is Lucid's attempt to turn its excellent but expensive EV technology into something far more attainable. It will be the first vehicle on the company's midsize platform and is intended to be a family-oriented crossover using Lucid's smaller Atlas drive unit. The automaker initially targeted a price below $50,000 for its midsize range, and it has since pushed the Cosmos production into the second half of 2027 as it spends more time on development and manufacturing quality. That’s important after Edmunds found the larger Gravity impressive to drive but less convincing in some areas of fit, finish and software execution. The Cosmos needs to preserve Lucid's efficiency and road manners while making the whole ownership experience feel more mature.

When it'll go on sale: second half of 2027

Lucid Earth

What it is: The Earth will be the second named model on Lucid's lower-cost midsize platform. While the Cosmos is aimed more squarely at family crossover buyers, Lucid has positioned the Earth as the more adventurous, rugged-looking member of the pair. It should use the same underlying cost-reduced technology and compact Atlas drive unit, with the broader midsize program designed to bring to market Lucid models priced below the Air sedan and Gravity SUV. Because the company recently delayed the Cosmos, older projections for the Earth's arrival should now be treated cautiously.

When it'll go on sale: 2028 at the earliest

Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door

What it is: Mercedes calls it the AMG GT 4-Door EV, but the important part is that this is AMG's new electric performance flagship. The AMG.EA platform uses compact axial-flux motors and exceptionally high charging power; the U.S.-spec AMG GT 55 is rated at 805 horsepower, while more powerful versions push the concept considerably further. Mercedes says the electrical system can accept charging at up to 600 kW under ideal conditions, a rate beyond what most public U.S. chargers can currently supply.

When it'll go on sale: by the end of 2026

Mercedes-AMG GT SUV

What it is: The name here is not official yet. Mercedes-AMG has confirmed a stand-alone full-size electric performance SUV developed entirely by AMG, and it will use the same AMG.EA architecture as the electric GT 4-Door. That also means the same axial-flux motors, a high-performance battery and an electrical system designed around unusually high continuous power. AMG has also made clear that this will be its own model, not simply an AMG version of an existing Mercedes electric SUV. Prototypes are already undergoing road testing — and we rode in one — but Mercedes has not yet published final power, range, passenger space or pricing figures.

When it'll go on sale: sometime in 2027

Mercedes-Benz C-Class EV

What it is: The electric C-Class finally gives Mercedes a direct battery-powered answer to cars such as the new BMW i3 while keeping the familiar C-Class name. The C400 4Matic develops 482 horsepower, uses a 94-kWh battery, and supports DC fast charging at up to 330 kW through an 800-volt system. Mercedes quotes a 3.9-second 0-60 mph time, while an available air suspension and rear-wheel steering should help distinguish it from less expensive electric sedans. Unlike the former EQ-branded strategy, this car will coexist with the internal-combustion-engine C-Class and simply be identified as the electric version of a familiar model line. Our early impressions are that it'll be a real Tesla-killer.

When it'll go on sale: first half of 2027

Mercedes-Benz GLA EV

What it is: The 2028 electric GLA will become Mercedes' entry-level electric SUV in the U.S., and it promises more useful space than the outgoing gasoline GLA despite remaining relatively compact. Two U.S. versions have been announced: a 268-hp GLA 250+ and a 349-hp GLA 350 4Matic. Both use an 85-kWh battery and an 800-volt system. Mercedes quotes up to 408 miles on the more optimistic European WLTP test cycle, but it's best to wait for an EPA rating before comparing it directly with U.S.-rated rivals. A longer wheelbase and taller cabin should also address one of the current GLA's compromises: its modest rear seat and cargo space.

When it'll go on sale: sometime in 2027 as a 2028 model

Mercedes-Benz GLB EV

What it is: Mercedes is retiring the EQB name and folding its compact three-row EV back into the familiar GLB family. The redesigned electric GLB can still be ordered with as many as seven seats, but a longer wheelbase and taller body should make those rear rows and the cargo area more useful. U.S. models include the 268-hp GLB 250+ and 349-hp GLB 350 4Matic, both with the same 85-kWh battery as the GLA EV. Charging is a major step forward: The new 800-volt system can accept up to 320 kW, a substantial improvement over the old EQB's relatively modest fast-charging performance. Mercedes also adds a front trunk for smaller items.

When it'll go on sale: fall of 2026

Mercedes-Benz VLE

What it is: The VLE is an electric luxury people mover intended to blend the passenger capacity of a van with the comfort and technology of a premium sedan. U.S. specifications include a 115-kWh battery, an 800-volt electrical system, air suspension and rear-wheel steering, while Mercedes quotes more than 430 miles of range on the European WLTP cycle. (EPA numbers are yet to be announced.) It will also offer the sort of rear-seat equipment expected in a much more expensive luxury car, including an available 31.3-inch display. The format is unusual for the U.S., where upscale minivans are scarce, but it could appeal to families and chauffeured-car buyers who value passenger room more than SUV styling.

When it'll go on sale: sometime in 2027

Mitsubishi Eclipse Sportback

What it is: The Eclipse Sportback brings another affordable EV into Mitsubishi showrooms without requiring Mitsubishi to engineer one from scratch. The new crossover is based on the latest Nissan Leaf and will be supplied by Nissan, though Mitsubishi will give it its own exterior details and branding. That relationship should mean similar basic hardware to the Leaf, including a front-wheel-drive layout and roughly 280 miles of range in its long-range configuration, although Mitsubishi has not finalized every U.S. specification. The name may confuse people expecting a successor to the old Eclipse coupe; in reality, this is a practical compact EV intended to broaden Mitsubishi's thin U.S. lineup.

When it'll go on sale: late summer or early fall 2026

Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman EV

What it is: Electric replacements for the Porsche 718 Boxster convertible and Cayman coupe remain in development even though the outgoing gasoline-powered 718 ended production in 2025. Porsche has not published final battery, power or range figures, and the project has taken substantially longer than initially planned. The central challenge is obvious: The Boxster and Cayman built their reputations on relatively low weight and exceptionally responsive handling, qualities that are harder to preserve once a large battery enters the picture. Porsche's new CEO reaffirmed the electric 718 program in 2026, and increasingly production-ready prototypes continue testing, so the cars appear delayed rather than canceled.

When it'll go on sale: debut likely coming in 2027; no on-sale date yet

Rivian R3

What it is: The R3 is the small, less expensive Rivian many shoppers have been waiting for. It sits below the R2 and uses the same newer midsize vehicle architecture, but its short body and upright rear hatch give it more of a lifted-hatchback character than a scaled-down R1S. Rivian has said the larger battery should provide more than 300 miles of range and that a quicker R3X performance version will follow. Its smaller footprint and lower expected price could broaden Rivian's appeal substantially, particularly for buyers who like the brand's outdoors-oriented image but don't need a large SUV. The company still hasn't released final dimensions, trims or a production specification sheet.

When it'll go on sale: sometime in 2027

Scout Terra

What it is: The Terra is Scout Motors' upcoming pickup and one of the few new EVs built around traditional truck hardware rather than a car-based crossover platform. It uses a body-on-frame structure, four-wheel drive, a solid rear axle and available locking differentials. Buyers will be able to choose a fully electric version with a projected range of up to about 350 miles or the Harvester, which adds a gasoline-powered generator to extend total driving range beyond 500 miles. Our early look at Scout's hardware suggests its suspension and off-road equipment could give it an advantage over more road-biased electric pickups when trails get difficult.

When it'll go on sale: sometime in 2027

Scout Traveler

What it is: The Traveler is the SUV companion to the Terra pickup, sharing its rugged body-on-frame platform, four-wheel-drive hardware, and choice of battery-only or range-extended powertrains. Again, the pure EV is projected to offer up to roughly 350 miles of range, while the Harvester version uses an onboard gasoline generator to push total range beyond 500 miles without mechanically driving the wheels. That option could be particularly useful for people who routinely tow, camp or travel where charging remains sparse. Unlike many electric SUVs currently on sale, the Traveler is being developed with serious off-road use from the start.

When it'll go on sale: sometime in 2027

Slate Truck

What it is: The Slate Truck takes almost the opposite approach from today's gadget-heavy EVs. It's a compact two-door electric pickup with a projected 205-mile range, manual window cranks and no giant factory-installed infotainment screen. Owners who want more can add accessories, including a kit that converts the pickup into a five-passenger SUV. That simplicity is the whole point: Slate is using fewer expensive features to keep the base price unusually low. Our first ride found the prototype genuinely functional rather than a novelty, although the sparse cabin and modest range won't suit everyone. (We didn't love it as much during our first drive.) For people who mostly drive locally and simply need a small utility vehicle, the value proposition is unusual.

When it'll go on sale: late 2026

Subaru Getaway

What it is: Subaru's Getaway will be a three-row electric SUV with seating for as many as seven people, standard all-wheel drive, and more than 300 miles of projected range. Its 420-hp powertrain, 8.3 inches of ground clearance, X-Mode off-road settings and 3,500-pound tow rating give Subaru several ways to distinguish it from the closely related Toyota Highlander EV. It will also use a native NACS charging port for access to compatible Tesla Superchargers and support vehicle-to-home power. The Toyota relationship should remain easy to spot, but the Subaru-specific AWD and outdoor-oriented equipment should matter more to Subaru buyers than the shared underpinnings.

When it'll go on sale: spring of 2027

Tesla Roadster

What it is: The second-generation Roadster has been on Tesla's future-product list since 2017, so it's important to separate the company's longstanding targets from production-ready specifications. The company's website still lists a 1.9-second 0-60 mph time, a top speed above 250 mph, and 620 miles of range, along with four seats and a removable glass roof. Those numbers have not yet been validated in a final customer car, but the project is at least approaching another milestone: Tesla plans to show the latest Roadster on October 1, 2026. Until then, the Roadster remains the least predictable launch on this list.

When it'll go on sale: no firm delivery date

Toyota Highlander

What it is: The next Highlander marks a major reset for one of Toyota's best-known family SUVs: The 2027 model becomes fully electric. It will seat seven, offer front- or all-wheel drive, and come in XLE and Limited trims. The longest-range configuration pairs a 95.8-kWh battery with all-wheel drive and 338 horsepower for an estimated 320 miles. It also gets a native NACS charging port, just like the Subaru Getaway. Edmunds' hands-on time found one of the most meaningful improvements in the third row, which is considerably more usable than the outgoing Highlander's. Its projected range is competitive though not exceptional for the newest three-row EVs.

When it'll go on sale: early 2027

Volvo EX60

What it is: The EX60 is Volvo's electric counterpart to the popular XC60 and arrives in the heart of the luxury midsize SUV market. The P10 AWD version has already earned an EPA range estimate of 330 miles, while Volvo expects later configurations to span roughly 307 miles to 400 miles. An 800-volt electrical system allows a 10%-80% charge in as little as 16 minutes under ideal conditions. More encouraging than the specs is how finished it feels: Our first drive found the EX60 notably more polishd than the EX30 and early EX90, both of which arrived with software or usability frustrations. If that polish carries into customer cars, the EX60 could be Volvo's most convincing EV yet.

When it'll go on sale: fall of 2026