Electric vehicles had their best-selling year in 2022. Their market share exceeded 5% according to Edmunds data, which is nearly double from 2021. In 2023, sales of electric vehicles should continue to rise. But more importantly for consumers, there will also be a Bigger selection Many models to choose from, including electric sedans, SUVs, and luxury models. Here are five of the most intriguing new electric cars, ranked by price, to hit 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 could be the more significant by virtue of its price; Chevrolet estimates it will start at around $30,000. This undercuts all of its competitors and not much more than the gas-powered Equinox, with which it shares nothing in common but size.
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For this low price, the Equinox EV offers an estimated 250 miles of range, which should be OK for many EV shoppers. Chevy will also offer a larger battery pack with nearly 300 miles of range 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 a massive 17.7-inch touchscreen central display. You can also add Super Cruise, GM’s hands-free highway driving assistance system.
Estimated starting price: 30 thousand dollars
Lunch date: Fall 2023
2023 Nissan Ariya
Many are familiar with the Nissan Leaf, one of the first mass-produced electric cars. Now Nissan is adding to its portfolio with the Ariya. It’s a compact electric SUV the size of a Ford Mustang Mach-E and a Volkswagen ID.
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The Ariya lineup will start with an unremarkable 216 miles of range on a single charge. Fortunately, there’s a larger battery pack that boasts more than 300 miles of range and makes up to 389 horsepower with all-wheel drive. Inside, you’ll enjoy a stylish interior and plenty of tech features, including dual 12.3-inch screens, a head-up display and Nissan’s ProPilot Assist, which helps make highway driving easier.
Starting price: $44,485
Lunch date: For sale now
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6
The Ioniq 6 will stand out from anything else on the road when it hits the streets later this year. It is an electric sedan from Hyundai that has a futuristic, low-profile design. Unlike most electric 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. At launch, the Ioniq 6 will offer a 225-horsepower, rear-wheel drive model with an impressive estimated driving range of 361 miles. The more powerful 320-hp all-wheel-drive model is rated at 316 miles. Compatibility with the most powerful DC fast charging stations, for super fast charging, will be another draw for this upcoming electric vehicle.
Starting price: $42,715
Lunch date: Spring 2023
2023 Mercedes EQE SUV
The EQE SUV is one of Mercedes’ latest all-electric models. It’s based on Mercedes’ EQE sedan and is about the size of the gas-powered GLE SUV. The EQE SUV is smaller than the EQS SUV, and when it hits dealerships, it rivals the Audi e-tron and BMW iX.
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Range estimates haven’t been released yet, but Edmunds expects the more efficient EQE 350+ model to have a range of more than 300 miles. The EQE will also offer a more powerful EQE 500 model with 536 hp, and an AMG Performance model with 617 hp. As with EQS models, the EQE will offer Mercedes’ massive Hyperscreen, which consists of three screens that span the width of the dashboard.
Estimated 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 vehicle 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 to 318 miles is less than most of its competitors but more than the Porsche Taycan. If that sounds disappointing, don’t worry — the BMW packs an electric powertrain with 536 horsepower and offers seriously impressive tech features like the optional 31.3-inch screen for rear passengers that slides down from the roof and power front and rear doors. Opens and closes completely with the push of a button.
Starting price: $120,295
Lunch date: For sale now
This story was provided to the Associated Press by the auto website Edmonds.
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