New Electric Vehicles Worth The Wait
Legacy automakers are catching up with the demand for electric vehicles, but a majority of their electric models won’t be available until late 2023/early 2024. The Chevy Bolt, Ford e-Mustang, and Volkswagen’s ID.4 are some of the current electric makes and models making inroads on the streets. However, there are models that are worth waiting for as there are some fresh and exciting EVs coming soon to a showroom near you. Here’s a look at what’s worth anticipating in the upcoming electric vehicle releases.
Cadillac Lyriq (Spring 2023)
The Cadillac Lyriq is a hatchback sedan that borrows some details from Cadillac SUVs including a curved 38-inch OLD screen that makes up the instrument panel and infotainment system in a single span. The first cars off the line will generate 340-hp and feature rear-wheel drive. The battery pack is rated for 100-kilowatt hours and can last for up to 312 miles on a single charge. Its price range of $58,590 to $76,305 puts it squarely in competition with Tesla’s higher-end models.
Canoo Pickup Truck (2024)
The Canoo Pickup Truck is made by an electric vehicle startup based in California and is calling its initial offering the Pickup Truck. It’s a small-to-mid-sized pickup truck and features a cabover design that enables it to offer a 6 or 8-foot bed length while remaining compact. The Pickup Truck is expected to have 500 hp, a maximum payload capacity of 1800 lbs, and a 200-plus mile range. It also has the option for AWD or RWD power trains.
Dodge Charger Daytona SRT EV (2024)
Dodge is transitioning from the Hellcat engine to an electrical system known as the Banshee that’s expected to be more powerful than the Hellcat. The Daytona SRT EV gets a sculpted body design that smooths out the body angles, giving it a sweeping appearance that seems to float. It also gets an exhaust system known as the Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust system to create a sound that’s similar to the sound produced by a big block V-8. Dodge is staying mum on the rest of the details, but it’s sure to be a show-stopper when it hits showroom floors.
Chevrolet Equinox (Late 2023)
The ICE-powered version of the Chevrolet Equinox has been a successful model for the Bowtie brand, and it hopes that buyers will gladly transition to an all-electric version when it debuts later in 2023. Chevy plans to have multiple trim levels and battery capacities available, enabling it to offer an affordable e-SUV to the car-buying public. The base model will have 250 miles of range, while higher trim levels will have a 300-mile range. It will also offer a dual-motor AWD drivetrain. Its pricing is expected to start around $30,000 for an entry-level model.
Ford Explorer EV (2025)
The Ford Explorer EV was originally slated to roll off the assembly lines in 2023, but Ford pushed back its release until 2025. The decision was made so Ford could increase its production of the Mustang Mach-E, but it has every intention of building an electric version of its popular SUV. Available details regarding what’s going into the Explorer EV are sparse, but what is known is that the SUV will be able to operate as a generator, feature Sync 4A displays, and the engine bay becomes a frunk (front trunk). It’s expected to start at a price of $50,000 when it comes on the market.
Jeep Recon (2024)
The Jeep Recon EV is designed to deliver the pure Jeep 4X4 experience in a mid-sized SUV with boxy good looks. It features classic Jeep details such as removable doors and a folding rooftop, so you can get full exposure to the elements as you crawl your way through rough terrain. Stellantis hasn’t released much information about the vehicle, but it’s expected to compare to the Jeep Wrangler in size and have a 4WD drivetrain with settings for different driving conditions. Buyers who want a 4WD EV and don’t want to wait for a Jeep EV might want to wait for the Recon to go into production.
Polestar 3 (Late 2023)
Polestar is the EV division of Volvo and is the first vehicle made in the US by the Swedish automaker. Its exterior design carries traditional Volvo touches from its low and wide front end to its equally wide and flat rear end with the signature high-set tail lights. All of the safety designs and features that Volvo is famous for are found on the Polestar, including a minimalist interior that won’t distract the driver from the road. What makes the Polestar stand apart is the fact it uses interior materials that originate from sustainable sources and are recyclable.
In Conclusion
The future of electric vehicles is now, and it won’t be long before showroom floors are full of EVs from manufacturers new and old. Many of the upcoming models are worth waiting for, especially for buyers who want EV versions of their old favorites. Another good reason to wait is the fact that an EV doesn’t have to be designed around a gasoline engine, which enables manufacturers to design cars that were once relegated to the concept car category at the auto shows.
It’s still the early days for the EV in terms of technology and battery development. Waiting for the make and model of your choice isn’t necessarily a bad thing, as you get the car of your dreams and avoid becoming a bug tester when you least expect it.
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