2022 is set to be the best-selling year for electric vehicles, or EVs. According to Edmunds data, their market share has exceeded 5%, almost doubling from 2021. In 2023, EV sales will continue to grow. But more importantly for customers, there will also be a large selection of models to choose from, including electric sedans, SUVs and luxury models. Here are five of the most interesting new EVs, sorted by price, rolling into dealerships this year, according to Edmunds.
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV
Chevrolet will launch two electric SUVs with familiar names: the Blazer EV and the Equinox EV Of the two, the smaller Equinox may be more significant due to its price; Chevrolet estimates it will start around $30,000. It undercuts all of its rivals and is no more than the gas-powered Equinox, which has nothing to do with it but size.
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For that low price, the Equinox EV offers an estimated 250 miles of range, which should suit many EV buyers. Chevy will also offer a larger battery pack that gets nearly 300 miles and a more powerful 290-horsepower powertrain with all-wheel drive. If you enjoy technology, you’ll be happy to know that the Equinox EV will offer an optional large 17.7-inch center touchscreen display. You can also add Super Cruise, General Motors’ hands-free highway driving assist system.
Approximate starting price: $30,000
Lunch date: Fall of 2023
2023 Nissan Aria
Many are familiar with the Nissan Leaf, one of the first mass-produced electric cars. Now Nissan is adding to its portfolio with Aria. It is a compact electric SUV about the size of the electric Ford Mustang Mach-E and Volkswagen ID.4.
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The Aria lineup will start with an impressive range of 216 miles on a single charge. Fortunately, there’s a large battery pack that boasts more than 300 miles of range and produces up to 389 horsepower with all-wheel drive. Inside, you’ll be greeted by a stylish interior and plenty of tech features, including dual 12.3-inch screens, a head-up display and Nissan’s ProPilot Assist system, which helps make highway driving even easier.
Starting Price: $44,485
Lunch date: Now on sale
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6
The Ioniq 6 will stand apart from everything else on the road when it hits the road later this year. It’s an electric sedan from Hyundai that sports a futuristic, low-slung design. Unlike most electric cars that are SUVs, the Ioniq 6 is one of the few non-luxury electric sedans that will compete with the Tesla Model 3.
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It is closely related to the Ioniq 5 SUV, sharing most of its components. When released, the Ioniq 6 will offer a 225-horsepower rear-wheel-drive model with an outstanding estimated driving range of 361 miles. The more powerful 320-horsepower all-wheel-drive model is rated at 316 miles. Compatibility with the most powerful DC fast-charging stations for super quick charging will be another draw for this upcoming EV.
Starting Price: $42,715
Lunch date: Spring 2023
2023 Mercedes EQE SUV
The EQE SUV is one of Mercedes’ latest all-electric models It is based on Mercedes’ EQE sedan and is the same size as the gas-powered GLE SUV. The EQE SUV is smaller than the EQS SUV, and when it hits dealerships, it will compete with the Audi e-tron and BMW iX.
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Driving range estimates have not yet been released, but Edmunds expects the most efficient EQE 350+ model to have a range of more than 300 miles. EQE will offer a more powerful 536-horsepower EQE 500 model and a 617-horsepower AMG Performance model. Like the EQS models, the EQE will offer Mercedes’ giant Hyperscreen, which consists of three screens spanning the width of the dashboard.
Approximate starting price: $79,050
Lunch date: Spring 2023
2023 BMW i7
The large and luxurious BMW i7 is the all-electric equivalent of the completely redesigned 7 Series sedan. The brand’s most expensive electric car goes toe-to-toe with its Mercedes equivalent, the EQS sedan and the Tesla Model S.
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The i7’s estimated driving range of 296-318 miles is less than most rivals but more than the Porsche Taycan. If that sounds disappointing, don’t worry — the BMW packs a powerful 536-horsepower electric powertrain and offers very impressive tech features like an optional 31.3-inch screen for rear passengers that slides down from the roof and power front and rear doors. Open and close completely with the push of a button.
Starting Price: $120,295
Lunch date: Now on sale
This story was provided to The Associated Press by automotive website Edmonds.