The 2025 EV Revolution: New Electric Cars from Leading Automakers
In 2025, numerous automakers are developing new electric vehicles (EVs), including Audi, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Lucid, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Polestar, Porsche, Rivian, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo, with many others like BYD, Nio, and others from China also entering the market.
Here's a more detailed look at some of the automakers and their EV plans:
Established Automakers:
Audi: The Audi Q6 e-tron SUV, using the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) chassis developed with Porsche, is expected to launch.
BMW: BMW is developing a new generation of electric cars, including the Neue Klasse X, promising increased range, faster charging, and greater efficiency.
Cadillac: Cadillac is planning to release an EV flagship, the Celestiq, which will be built by hand.
Chevrolet: The updated Chevy Bolt EV is set to be released in 2025 on GM's Ultium platform.
Ford: Ford is expected to release a new electric car, the Ford Capri.
Hyundai: Hyundai is planning to release the Ioniq 7, a 3-row SUV, and the Ioniq 9, a new EV.
Kia: Kia is pushing to offer more affordable electric cars, with the EV3 being a key model.
Lucid Motors: Lucid Motors aims to combine sustainability with luxury, developing smart electric vehicles equipped with the features of traditional luxury cars.
Mercedes-Benz: Mercedes-Benz is expected to release a new electric version of the G-Wagen.
MINI: MINI is planning to release the Countryman SE and Cooper SE.
Polestar: Polestar is planning to launch the Polestar 5 luxury performance sedan.
Porsche: Porsche is expected to release the 718 EV.
Rivian: Rivian is currently focusing on fulfilling an order from Amazon for 10,000 electric delivery vans by 2025.
Tesla: Tesla is planning to start production of a new mass-market electric vehicle codenamed "Redwood" in mid-2025, potentially a compact crossover.
Toyota: Toyota is expected to release the bZ4X.
Volkswagen: Volkswagen is revamping its iconic minibus with the I.D. Buzz.
Volvo: Volvo is expected to release the EX30 and EX60.
Emerging EV Automakers:
BYD: BYD has surpassed Tesla to become the world's largest manufacturer of electric vehicles.
Nio: Nio launched its 2024 EV sedan ET7 Executive Edition.
Li Auto: Li Auto unveiled its L6 range-extender SUV and MEGA electric MPV.
Leapmotor, XPeng, and Hozon Auto's brand Neta Auto: These are also emerging Chinese automakers with new models and trends.