While electric vehicles are much more popular than they used to be, they still remain fairly niche in the grand scheme of the market. However, production is ramping up on the next generation of EVs, and these new vehicles could completely change the landscape of the automotive market.
The technology behind electric vehicles israpidly changing, and has been for the past decade or so. This development has meant that EVs are constantly improving and becoming a more viable option. Taking a look at what some companies have been working on, we will definitely have some exciting options to choose from in the next couple of years.
Exploring the EVs scheduled to hit the market, we’ve found what we believe are the ten most exciting and important models that should be released before 2027. We explore the ideas behind these electric vehicles as well as some of the core features that may help them change the minds gas enthusiasts.
In order to give you the most up-to-date and accurate information possible, the data used to compile this article was sourced from various manufacturer websites and other authoritative sources. Models are ranked based on the year in which they are expected to hit the market.
10Chevrolet Bolt EV
Expected 2025
The Chevrolet Bolt was an excellent budget electric car, with a palatable starting price and plenty of standard features. This is why we were so sad when it was discontinued after the 2023 model year. Its hiatus, however, has proven to be short-lived, with thenext generation expected later this year.
Expected Features
Where before the Bolt EV could be had in hatchback or mini-SUV form, the upcoming model is expected to only be offered as a small crossover. While there aren’t a ton of details available for this small electric vehicle, we know it will run on GM’s Ultium platform and it will have more range and charge faster than the previous model.
9Chevrolet Corvette EV
A mid-engined Corvette was already a break from convention and had people losing their minds. Then Chevrolet announced a hybrid version of the sports car. Expected next is the first ever all-electric Corvette, which is expected to hit the market sometime later this years.
Chevrolet has been fairly tight-lipped when it comes to the actual features or specs we can expect from the all-electric Corvette. Mostly, we just know that it is confirmed to hit the streets. Other than knowing that it will make use of General Motors' Ultium platform, everything else is speculation.
8Cadillac Celestiq
Cadillac was once seen as the pinnacle of luxury, developing cars that weren’t just luxurious but were status icons. The Celestiq is an attempt to return to that era, aiming to take on the likes of Bentley and Rolls-Royce. This impressive electric vehicle will reset the trajectory for the American brand.
Cadillac aims to build the Celestiq by hand, with a small number of orders being fulfilled. This aspirational, ultra-luxury sedan will likely cost well over the $300,000 mark, and it will be stacked with details to justify this price tag. This is a gamble, though, as we’re unsure that the Cadillac badge has the clout to carry it into this segment of the market.
7Ferrari EV
Expected 2026
Ferrari initially claimed that the full reveal of their first venture into the world of electric vehicles would debut at the end of this year, on October ninth. However, they have since said that the reveal will happen in multiple stages, with the first reveal only being for the powertrain, the second stage being for the design, and the third being the full reveal.
Ferrari has been incredibly tight-lipped about their upcoming electric vehicle. The one thing that we have been given is that the sound it makes will be “authentic”. Head of Product Marketing, Emanuele Carando, has said that “electric cars are not silent”, andtest mules have been spottedmaking a raucous sound despite their lack of a gasoline engine.
6BMW 3-Series EV
BMW has never been scared to push the envelope when it comes to exterior styling. Their Vision Neue Klasse concept car that was unveiled in 2023 was a perfect demonstration of this. The next generation of the 3-Series, which we expect to hit roads next year, takes heavy inspiration from this concept.
The electric 3-Series has been spottedwearing heavy camouflage, but keen-eyed individuals will easily be able to see the relation to the Neue Klasse concept. Alongside the electric i3, BMW has also confirmed the development of a high-performance iM3, which will be an alternative option to the gas-powered model.
5Afeela 1
Honda has partnered with Japanese media brand Sony to createa brand-new automotive brand, Afeela. Their first car, which they have been showing off at CES for the last couple of years, is a sedan creatively named the 1. The sedan aims to take on competitors like the Tesla Model S and the Lucid Air.
Rather than offering a more traditional luxury experience in their new EV, the fresh company aims to deliver a tech-laden experience. The dashboard is fully digital, even including cameras instead of side mirrors. It also makes use of 40+ different cameras and sensors which will help drive the autonomous system for hands-free driving.
4Acura RSX
Expected 2027
The RSX is a revival of a pretty beloved name from the 2000s. It was teased earlier this year as theAcura Performance EV Conceptand features a sloping roofline and sleek curves. While it isn’t the JDM-esque sedan that it used to be, Acura’s second electric vehicle shows plenty of promise already.
Acura has kept most of the details surrounding the new EV a secret. However, test mules have been spotted that show how the upcoming Acura will make use of SUV-coupe styling, targeting competition like the BMW X6. It will also set the bar for Acuras moving forward, with new standard styling elements, like the brand name printed on the back, becoming the norm.
3BMW iX5
Just like the 3-series, the upcoming generation of the X5 will also feature an all-electric option, dubbed the iX5. This model also takes heavy inspiration from the Neue Klasse concept, with spy shots revealing a smaller grille and new lighting elements. BMW’s electric model will aim to take on the Genesis GV80 and the Porsche Cayenne.
One of the things we expect the new generation of the X5 to make use of is the CLAR platform currently used by the 7-Series, 5-Series, and the iX. This platform allows BMW to deliver gas, hybrid, and electric models. It would make sense for the German brand to use the same motors used in the i5 sedan, with some tweaks here and there.
2Alfa Romeo Giulia EV
Alfa Romeo has been really indecisive in the last little while. They have canceled their plan to become all-electric by 2027 and they have been hot and cold about turning the Giulia into a crossover instead of a sedan. We do know that the Giulia will be reworked for the 2028 model year, with the introduction ofan electric option.
Alfa Romeo’s indecisiveness means that there hasn’t been all that much solid information revealed around the upcoming Giulia. However, it would make a lot of sense for Stellantis to make use of the high-performance parts utilized in the Dodge Charger Daytona EV.
1Alpine A390
Alpine is a French brand that has been producing some exciting performance EVs over in Europe. They have made their intention to enter the North American market by 2027, and a strong candidate for their launch is the upcoming A390. Teasers have been seen, with the full reveal scheduled for later this month.
Right now Alpine is best known for their A110 gas-powered coupe. However, their plan to enter the United States revolves around a new lineup of electric vehicles. The A390 has been teased as a major rival to models like the Porsche Macan EV, focusing on performance and spirited handling. It has recently been spotted completing itscold-weather testing.
