WORTH WAITING FOR? OUR TOP ELECTRIC CARS COMING THIS YEAR

EV Channels Review

The Electrifying.com team anticipates a strong year for new electric vehicles in 2025, highlighting several key models. The Hyundai Inster is praised for its affordability (under £23,000) and adaptability, offering a 42 or 49 kWh battery with a range of 150-220 miles, making it a smart, practical city car. The Alpine A290 is noted for its sporty design and performance, expected to be a fun hot hatch despite a higher price point around £36,000. Renault's offerings, the R4 E-Tech and Twingo, are discussed, with the Twingo particularly exciting due to its potential sub-£17,000 price in France, offering a very low cost of ownership. The BMW iX3 is anticipated as a significant upgrade with its 800-volt system and improved battery, while the VW ID.2 is seen as a more toned-down, potentially less exciting but still relevant option. The Fiat Grande Panda is admired for its quirky design and practicality, though its size is noted as larger than expected. Skoda's Elroq is presented as a smaller, more affordable sibling to the Enyaq, though concerns are raised about optional extras increasing the final price. The Hyundai Ioniq 9 (formerly Ioniq 7) is recognized as a capable seven-seater, offering a comfortable ride. The discussion also touches on the highly anticipated but uncertain Tesla Model 2 and the electric Range Rover, alongside the striking, divisive Jaguar Type 00. The Citroen C5 Aircross is highlighted for its potential 400+ mile range and comfortable interior, and the Cupra Raval is seen as a stylish alternative to the ID.2. The team concludes that 2025 will be a pivotal year for EV adoption.