The U.S. electric car market is facing a turbulent phase, with slower consumer adoption, reduced government incentives, and ongoing trade tensions. Even so, automakers are pressing ahead with new product launches, and our research shows that up to 41 electric cars could either debut locally or reach U.S. dealers in 2026.
1. Acura RSX EV
Based on the same platform as the Honda 0 SUV, the Acura RSX will be a sporty electric midsize SUV-coupe that will compete with the Cadillac Optiq. Its dynamic exterior will be combined with a clean and high-tech interior, with the dashboard displays set to debut the all-new ‘ASIMO’ operating system.
On the specifications front, Acura has confirmed two motors and a sport-tuned double wishbone front suspension for the RSX EV.
2. Afeela 1
The Afeela 1 is a futuristic, large electric sedan developed by the Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) joint venture company, set to compete with the Lucid Air. It will come equipped with up to 40 sensors that provide Level 2+ autonomous driving initially and eventually Level 4 capability. Another highlight is a high-tech interior with up to six screens.
Availability will remain limited in 2027, with only Arizona confirmed to be the second state.
3. New Audi Q4 e-tron (facelift)
The Audi Q4 e-tron is set to receive its mid-life facelift this year, which is expected to bring changes like a new faux radiator grille, revised bumpers, new wheels, and tweaked headlamp and tail lamp graphics.
Inside, the dashboard would be redesigned to house a new curved panel that combines the cockpit displays. We expect minor improvements in performance, range, and charging times as well.
4. BMW iX3
The all-new BMW iX3 debuts a brand-new design language and next-gen technologies, including an 800-volt architecture and BMW Panoramic Vision, a new type of full-width windscreen projector that eliminates the need for a traditional instrument cluster.
The all-electric midsize luxury SUV takes as little as 4.7 seconds for a 0-60 mph sprint, charges from 10% to 80% SoC in 21 minutes, and is projected to deliver a range of up to 400 miles.
5. New BMW i7 (facelift)
Introduced in early 2022, the BMW i7 will undergo a mid-cycle refresh this year. Spy shots suggest the full-size electric sedan will feature a reshaped kidney grille, new split headlamps with vertical, slightly outward-slanting DRLs, restyled bumpers, and tweaked tail lamps. Inside, we expect the integration of BMW Panoramic Vision to be the biggest change.
6. BMW X5 Electric
The BMW X5 will enter its fifth generation in 2026, and its latest version will debut along with a BEV variant. The first-ever BMW X5 Electric will sit on an upgraded version of the CLAR platform and likely come exclusively in a dual-motor AWD configuration.
Featuring sixth-gen cells and many other latest technologies adapted from the all-new iX3, the X5 Electric could deliver an EPA-est. range of over 350 miles.
7. New Cadillac Lyriq (facelift)
Introduced in early 2021, the Cadillac Lyriq has been long overdue for a facelift, and it will likely get this refresh this year.
Giving a tour of its updated design center in Warren (Michigan) to The Wall Street Journal in 2024, GM purportedly gave it a look at the new Lyriq’s clay model, hinting at a more understated exterior with cleaner surfaces, inspired by the Opulent Velocity concept.
The more aerodynamic design, along with a few upgrades to the core components, may lead to an improved EPA-est. range of close to 350 miles.
8. New Chevrolet Bolt
The Chevrolet Bolt is back after a two-year hiatus, and it packs several key upgrades, including an improved EPA-est. range of 262 miles and an NACS charging port that allows significantly faster charging at over 150 kW.
A new interior with a column-mounted gear selector, increased storage spaces, and larger displays, including an 11-inch digital instrument cluster and an 11.3-inch central touchscreen, are also among the noteworthy changes.
9. Ferrari Luce
The Ferrari Luce, the Prancing Horse’s first electric model, will likely feature a low-slung SUV silhouette, echoing the proportions of the V12-powered Purosangue. Sporting a quad-motor setup expected to generate over 1,000 hp, it will accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 2.5 seconds.
The interior of the Luce is reminiscent of classic Ferraris. Designed by former Apple design chief Jony Ive, it uses a monolithic layout with clean geometry, restrained surfaces, and a clear integration of physical controls and digital displays as unified elements.
10. Fiat Topolino
The Fiat Topolino, an electric quadricycle made in Italy, is coming to the U.S., Olivier Francois, the company’s CEO, has confirmed.
The pint-sized EV is strictly a two-seater, powered by a 6 kW (8 hp) motor. It has a 5.4 kWh battery that takes about four hours to be fully charged and delivers a WLTP range of up to 47 miles, although the EPA-est. range could be 30-40 miles, making it the perfect shuttle for golf courses, gated communities, resorts, and theme parks.
11. Genesis GV90
Based on the new eM platform, the Genesis GV90 will be a pure-electric full-size luxury SUV designed to compete with the Cadillac Escalade IQ, Mercedes EQS SUV, and Range Rover Electric. Genesis may offer it in two- and three-row versions, giving customers a choice of multiple seat layouts.
12. Genesis GV60 Magma
With its wide body stance, 21-inch forged wheels wrapped in Pirelli summer tires, wide rear spoiler, and a number of additional sporty details, the Genesis GV60 Magma targets performance enthusiasts.
The GV60 Magma’s talking point is a twin-motor AWD setup that gives it 641 hp and 583 lb.-ft. of torque, allowing it to hit 0 to 60 mph in 3.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 164 mph. A Virtual Gear Shift feature mimics an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission to increase driving engagement.
13. Honda 0 SUV
The Honda 0 SUV will be the company’s new radically designed midsize electric SUV that will compete with the likes of the Tesla Model Y and Ford Mustang Mach-E.
The new model will feature a futuristic interior with displays running the ASIMO OS and offer Level 3 automated driving functions. Honda will manufacture it at one of its plants in Ohio.
14. Hyundai Ioniq 6 N
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N builds on the facelifted version of the electric midsize sedan yet to be launched in the U.S., bringing a reengineered chassis, a high-performance dual-motor AWD setup, a virtual gear shift system with shorter gear ratios, and a host of other upgrades aimed at enhancing thrill.
With up to 641 hp and 568 lb.-ft. of torque, the Ioniq 6 N accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in about 3.2 seconds and achieves a top speed of approximately 160 mph. Hyundai has said that it plans to bring the Ioniq 6 N to the U.S. in limited numbers.
15. Jaguar Type 00
The Jaguar Type 00 will be a four-door electric grand tourer with a monolithic design. It will sport two motors at the rear that serve as the primary drive units and a supporting third motor in the front. This setup will give it approximately 1,000 hp and 960 lb.-ft. of torque, as per a report from CAR.
The Type 00 will have an 850-volt electrical architecture, which should allow charging from 10% to 80% SoC in just about 20 minutes. With Jaguar targeting a WLTP range of 478 miles, an EPA-est. figure of over 375 miles seems possible.
16. Jeep Recon
Aimed at outdoorsy customers, the Jeep Recon is the brand’s new midsize electric SUV designed with hints of the Wrangler. With available 33-inch tires, up to 9.1 inches of ground clearance, a 33.8º approach angle, a 23.3º breakover angle, and a 33.1º departure angle, the Recon is designed for proper off-roading.
The Recon has two motors, one with an 11:1 final drive ratio at the front and one with a 15:1 ratio at the rear, together delivering 650 hp and 620 lb.-ft. of torque. A 100 kWh battery pack powers the motors, with an expected range of 250 miles.
17. Kia EV3
The Kia EV3 is a new rugged-looking subcompact electric SUV that slots below the Niro EV globally. In the U.S., Kia could offer the new model with a front-mounted permanent magnet synchronous motor producing 201 hp and 208 lb.-ft. of torque, along with an 81.4 kWh NMC battery pack. This configuration should deliver an EPA-est. range of around 300 miles.
According to Autoblog, Kia will launch the EV3 in the U.S. this year, but it has yet to reveal a more specific timeline.
18. Range Rover Electric
JLR is developing the Range Rover Electric to be true to its name, with an aim to offer the same road presence and off-road capability as the gas variant, but with zero tailpipe emissions and potentially a more refined ride quality.
The electric model, which should be priced from around USD 120,000, will have two motors producing 542 hp and 627 lb.-ft. of torque and a 117 kWh battery pack with an operating voltage of 800 volts. This setup could deliver an EPA-est. range of just over 270 miles.
19. Range Rover Sport Electric
The Range Rover Sport Electric will also stick close to its gas-powered donor in terms of design and off-road capability. Barring a more silent and smoother drive experience, the design and interior should be nearly identical to the regular Range Rover Sport.
It may feature the same powertrain as its big brother, but with a slightly smaller, ~105 kWh battery pack. The EPA-est. range of the smaller EV could be around 275 miles.
20. Lexus ES Electric
Moving to its eighth generation, the Lexus ES has gained pure-electric powertrain options. The first-ever Lexus ES Electric has a sleek and dynamic exterior and a minimalist interior, both shared with the gas variant.
Lexus plans to offer the ES Electric in the U.S. in a 350e single-motor FWD variant and 500e dual-motor AWD variant, and it is targeting an EPA-est. range of 300 miles for the former.
21. Lucid ‘Earth’
The Lucid Earth will be a new electric midsize SUV designed to compete with the Tesla Model Y. It is likely to flaunt a bold and futuristic exterior and a progressive interior, both inspired by the Lucid Gravity.
Lucid Motors will likely offer single-motor RWD and dual-motor AWD variants. The company is targeting an efficiency of 6 mi/kWh, which could translate to an EPA-est. range of 350-400 miles.
22. Mercedes CLA Electric
The third-generation Mercedes CLA comes with a choice of pure-electric powertrains as well. The coupe-styled compact sedan delivers an impressive EPA-est. range of up to 374 miles, and with up to 349 horsepower, accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds.
Mercedes-Benz offers features like a faux grille with illuminated stars, a frunk, a large, one-piece fixed glass panoramic roof, and MBUX Superscreen.
23. Mercedes GLB Electric
The Mercedes GLB Electric is the successor to the Mercedes EQB and is significantly bigger and more spacious. The new Tesla Model Y rival is planned globally in five- and seven-seat versions, and they may both arrive in the U.S.
The GLB Electric packs up to 349 hp and is officially expected to hit 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds. We think it would deliver an EPA-est. range of up to 310 miles.
24. Mercedes GLC Electric
The Mercedes GLC Electric is the successor to the EQC, based on the newly developed MB.EA-M platform. It features a completely new design inside-out, one with conventional proportions and small hints of futuristic styling. A 39.1-inch continuous dashboard display is the main highlight of the latest model.
The GLC EV supports charging at up to 330 kW and could deliver an EPA-est. range of somewhere between 335 and 350 miles in the most efficient configuration.
25. New Mercedes EQS (facelift)
The Mercedes EQS will receive its second facelift this year. In addition to cosmetic changes, including revised headlamps featuring two stars serving as part of the DRLs, Mercedes-Benz has planned technical upgrades.
According to a report from JESMB, the new EQS will get a new, 800-volt electrical architecture that increases the charging power to well over 300 kW, new, in-house developed drive units, a three-source heat pump, and a steer-by-wire system. These revisions should improve performance, range, driving comfort, and charging convenience.
26. New Mercedes EQS SUV (facelift)
Spy shots reveal that the Mercedes EQS SUV is also expected to undergo a facelift this year. It should get the same technical upgrades as the EQS. The new version will feature styling changes including tweaked headlamps with two stars as part of the DRLs, as well as a different grille.
27. Mercedes VLE
The Mercedes VLE will be a pure-electric luxury minivan replacing the EQV, and unlike the outgoing model, it is likely to be offered in the U.S. Mercedes-Benz will build the VLE in multiple configurations, with up to eight seats.
Aimed at large families and premium shuttle services, the VLE should come with a raft of comfort and convenience features, such as massage seats, in-car gaming, rear entertainment screens, and a multi-zone climate control system.
28. Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback EV
Mitsubishi plans to launch an electric compact SUV-coupe derived from the third-generation Nissan Leaf and could leverage the legacy of its Lancer nameplate for this model. The design will be nearly identical to the donor, while the feature set and specifications should be entirely the same.
The Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback EV is expected with features like 14.3-inch dual displays, a color head-up display, Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) bi-directional charging, and Plug & Charge. It will likely have an EPA-est. range of around 300 miles.
29. Porsche Cayenne Electric
The Porsche Cayenne Electric is the fourth generation of the brand’s flagship SUV and features an evolutionary design. It charges from 10 to 80% SoC in as little as 16 minutes and covers a distance of up to around 325 miles on a single charge, as per EPA.
With up to 844 hp on tap, the all-electric Cayenne reaches 0 to 60 mph in as little as 2.4 seconds, and achieves a top speed of up to 162 mph.
30. Rivian R2
The Rivian R2 is an electric midsize SUV designed with the same authentic SUV character as the larger R1, but with more accessible pricing and urban-friendly dimensions. Rivian will offer the R2 in single-motor RWD, dual-motor AWD, and tri-motor AWD variants.
The dual-motor AWD variant, with 656 horsepower and 609 lb.-ft. of torque, accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds. Rivian expects it to deliver a range of over 300 miles.
31. Slate Truck
The Slate is a bare-bones, heavily customizable electric pickup truck. As standard, it doesn’t feature paint, power windows, or even a radio, but official customizations go all the way up to adding rear seats, available with either a fully enclosed hard-top rear body or an open sport-bar configuration.
The Slate will be available in a single-cab version with a five-foot bed and employ a 201 hp motor in the rear. It will offer a maximum payload capacity of around 1,400 lbs., a maximum towing capacity of around 1,000 lbs., and a range of up to 240 miles (projected).
32. Subaru Uncharted
The Subaru Uncharted is an all-electric compact SUV-coupe closely related to the Toyota C-HR Electric, but slightly better equipped for broken roads and off-pavement trips, thanks to the slightly higher, 8.2 inches of ground clearance.
Available in FWD and AWD variants, it packs up to 338 horsepower and is projected to travel up to 300+ miles on a single charge. Features include 20-inch wheels, a power tailgate, a 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a dual wireless smartphone charger, and heated front and rear (outboard) seats.
33. Subaru Trailseeker
The Subaru Trailseeker is a wagon-like spin on the Solterra, featuring a body more than six inches longer and nearly an inch taller. Closely related to the Toyota bZ Woodland, the new midsize EV offers 31.3 cu. ft. of cargo space behind the rear seat, which is 7.5 cu. ft. more than the Solterra, along with more rear headroom and more rear hip room.
With a punchier, 375-horsepower twin-motor AWD setup, the Trailseeker accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds, as opposed to the Solterra’s less than 5 seconds. It is rated to tow up to 3,500 lbs. Subaru expects EPA to certify the new EV for a range of approximately 280 miles.
34. Subaru three-row SUV
According to a report from Automotive News, Subaru President and COO Jeff Walters has confirmed plans to launch a new three-row electric SUV in 2026.
We think it will be technically similar to the recently unveiled all-electric Toyota Highlander. Subaru may only offer it in well-equipped AWD configurations, with different front and rear fascias, and unique badges.
The Subaru three-row SUV should go on sale in the U.S. in late 2026, priced in the USD 50,000-60,000 range.
35. Tesla Roadster
The second-generation Tesla Roadster, designed and engineered fully in-house, will look quite different from the concept Tesla showcased in 2017, and it is touted to be the most radical electric sports car on the market, with aerospace-derived technologies and a sub-one-second 0-60 mph sprint time being the highlights.
36. Tesla Cybercab
The Tesla Cybercab is the company’s futuristic two-door coupe, developed with Level 5 autonomy and wireless-only charging. It is strictly a two-seater, featuring wide lounge-like seats, two cupholders, and a 20.5-inch central touchscreen.
37. Toyota C-HR Electric
The Toyota C-HR Electric is a compact SUV-coupe positioned below the bZ, aimed at customers who want an EV that is more affordable and stands out. It will only be available in a dual-motor AWD variant packing 338 horsepower and capable of hitting 0 to 60 mph in around 5 seconds. A standard 74.7 kWh battery pack is projected to deliver a range of 290 miles.
38. Toyota bZ Woodland
The Toyota bZ Woodland is a corporate cousin of the Subaru Trailseeker. Toyota plans to offer it in the U.S. in a 375-horsepower dual-motor AWD configuration, with premium features such as a dual wireless smartphone charger, a front radiant heater, a panoramic roof, heated and ventilated front seats, and a digital mirror.
Toyota states a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds and is projecting an EPA-est. range of 281 miles.
39. 2027 Toyota Highlander
The all-new, fifth-generation Toyota Highlander is an electric-only model with seating for six or seven and more than 45 cu. ft. of cargo space with the third row folded.
The three-row EV packs up to 338 hp and up to 323 lb.-ft. of torque, and according to internal estimates, will travel up to 320 miles on a single charge.
Features include Toyota Safety Sense 4.0 (TSS 4.0), a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a fixed glass panoramic roof, a 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system, heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, and V2L bi-directional charging.
40. VW ID. Tiguan
The VW ID.4 is set to be renamed as the VW ID. Tiguan following thorough revisions this year. The new model is likely to feature a sharper and more assertive exterior based on the design language seen on the upcoming ID. Polo.
A revamped interior with a redesigned dashboard, new steering wheel and climate control panel featuring physical buttons, and an upgraded infotainment system is also expected. A few technical upgrades could increase the EPA-est. range to over 300 miles.
41. Volvo EX60
The Volvo EX60 is the Swedish brand’s answer to the all-new BMW iX3. The Swedish electric midsize SUV packs up to 670 horsepower, hitting 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. Volvo Cars estimates it will cover a distance of up to 400 miles on a single charge and add 173 miles in just 10 minutes.
Volvo Cars will offer the EX60 with features like an 11.4-inch digital instrument cluster, a 15-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 1,820-watt, 28-speaker Bowers & Wilkins sound system, a power-reclining rear seat, and an electrochromic roof.
International Automotive News Editor since 2014, covering global motor shows, industry events, and test-driving various vehicles, with a focus on hybrid and electric cars in recent years.
