Don’t Miss These Exciting New EV Models Coming In 2018
34,595, it’s priced significantly lower than any other plug-in SUV on the market. While the EPA-tested electric range has not been announced, Mitsubishi indicated that it would beat the competition and industry experts expect it to be around 20 miles. The Outlander will be able to charge around town at Level 2 stations, as well as DC fast stations with CHAdeMO, making it the only plug-in hybrid to support quick charging.
Plus, it has all-wheel drive for those who like to off-road or need to handle snowy winters. Land Rover’s first plug-in hybrid will go on sale in the U.S. 2018, but may be available sooner in other markets. The new Range Rover will have the luxury and power of Land Rover’s flagship SUV, plus 31 miles of electric range: enough to handle the average daily drive in the U.S. The PHEV will get an impressive 101 miles per gallon combined gas and electric and zip from 0 to 60 in 5.1 seconds.
A full charge will take just 2 hours and 45 minutes on a 32-amp Level 2 charger. The Range Rover will not come with DC fast charging, but with the gas tank, you won’t need it. Jaguar’s first all-electric car will be a sleek, high-performance SUV. The I-PACE is set to go on sale in the second half of 2018 with a promise of 400 horsepower, 0‑60 mph in around 4 seconds and more than 220 miles of range, but final production details haven’t been confirmed.
The I-PACE will have plenty of cargo room with a “front luggage compartment” (similar to Tesla’s “frunk”) in addition to the traditional rear cargo area, letting you bring your stuff with you in style. Kia is following a similar model to Hyundai by launching an all-electric version of its Niro SUV in the U.S.
40,000, making it a reasonable option that meets many drivers' needs. The sleek crossover will delight drivers looking for a stylish small SUV with a good amount of range. There's also a plug-in hybrid version available, which will take you about 26 miles on electricity before the gas engine kicks in.
The 2018 Nissan LEAF hatchback, announced in September, will be available in U.S. 2018. The redesigned exterior is more stylish than the distinctive original and the all-electric range gets a big boost, up to 150 miles. The new LEAF is also the first vehicle in the Nissan lineup to offer ProPilot Assist, a semi-autonomous feature for single-lane highway driving. The new LEAF can fully charge in about 6 hours with a Level 2 charger or add about 88 miles in 30 minutes on a CHAdeMO DC fast charger (SV or SL models only).
32,490 for fast charging. While those are the models we can count on being available this year, there may be a few surprises in store as well. The first ever plug-in Suburu may make an appearance this year, but details about it have been scarce. 130,000 vehicle with 400 miles of range from Fisker. Faraday Future has suggested its sleek FF91 could be out as early as the end of the year.
Autonomous vehicles (AVs) were also everywhere at CES, with Aptiv and Lyft combining to let people give self-driving cars a try, but the average driver won’t be able to buy an AV anytime soon. This year's new EV models represent a mainstreaming of the EV market, offering electric options for the type of midsize vehicles that are very popular with many people.
We expect a crossover Model 3 to come eventually, but Tesla already has its hands full with the sedan. Hyundai, on the other hand, is reportedly planning to make an electric SUV as the company’s first long-range EV. Company officials confirmed the SUV to Korean news sources, saying such a product could arrive by 2018. When Hyundai’s Ioniq nameplate debuts in 2017, we’ll have a better idea of what to expect. In Ford’s announcement of its coming EV offensive, the automaker only promised one pure electric model.
