With all the crazy news coming out of the auto industry this year, it’d be easy to believe that the rollout of new models is slowing to a snail’s pace. The pandemic and ongoing microchip shortage have slowed vehicle production, to be sure, but they haven’t put the brakes on automakers’ push to roll out exciting new electric vehicles. In the next few months alone, we’ll see several new electric trucks, cars, and SUVs hit the market, some of which will break new ground and help define their segments. We’re on board with this trend 100 percent, and to help you get excited, we’ve rounded up a few of our favorites.
Here are the three upcoming electric vehicles we’re most excited to see.
Ford F-150 Lightning
One of the world’s best-selling and most popular vehicles is going electric.
The Ford F-150 Lightning is set to arrive in 2022 with a fully electric powertrain, forward-looking technology, and a familiar style that will make any truck lover feel at home. We don’t have full details on the truck, but Ford has shared some awe-inspiring performance numbers. The Lightning will offer around 563 horsepower and 775 pound-feet of torque, which should push the truck to 60 mph from a standstill in just four seconds. Payload capacity comes in at up to 2,000 pounds, and towing will reach 10,000 pounds for specific configurations.
The Lightning will offer impressive capability in a familiar package.Ford
The Lightning’s starting price will come in under $40,000, but don’t get your hopes up about actually buying one for that amount. Ford says the entry-level Lightning is a commercial truck that will be a stripped-down work-ready vehicle, which likely means features like vinyl seats and far fewer of the desirable tech goodies that you’ll want. To get the truck you and your family will want to drive, you’ll need to spring for the XLT model, which starts just shy of $53,000. That’s quite a bit more, but it is still a somewhat reasonable price to pay for what will surely be a capable electric pickup.
Mercedes-Benz EQS
The S-Class is a unique model in Mercedes-Benz’s lineup. The car typically showcases the automaker’s latest technologies and design techniques and offers a glimpse of the features that eventually trickle down to the rest of Mercedes’ vehicles. Soon, we’ll see the EQS, a fully electric flagship sedan that paves the way for the brand’s other electrified offerings. The car will have a range of well over 400 miles on a charge, up to 516 horsepower, rear-axle steering, and breathtaking technology.
The EQS will usher in a new electric era at Mercedes.Mercedes-Benz
The EQS is expected to land sometime late in 2021 and will carry a price tag that matches its premium brand name and top-notch feature set. Pricing for the “entry-level” EQS 450+ will come in at around $100,000, while the top EQS 580 4MATIC will land well north of that number. Remember, though, that Mercedes offers a long list of ultra-desirable options for its cars, so you’ll likely shell out more than the base price to get the features you want.
Hyundai Ioniq 5
The Hyundai Ioniq name is nothing new, but the way it will be seen in the automaker’s lineup will change significantly going forward. Rather than being a model name within the Hyundai catalog, Ioniq will split off and become its own sub-brand, covering a line of electric vehicles of all types. The Ioniq 5 is the first such vehicle and will be offered in single- or dual-motor configurations that generate 225 or 320 horsepower. The car’s futuristic design is attractive and features a pixelated look for the front-end, lighting features, and rear. Inside, the vehicle is clean but comforting and offers the features buyers expect in a family crossover.
The Ioniq 5 is the first in what will be an entire line of new EVs from Hyundai.Hyundai
The Ioniq 5 should go on sale in late 2021 and is expected to cost between $40,000 and $50,000.
