Six fresh electrical cars coming for two thousand eighteen and 2019
Porsche Mission E concept electrified car
The next duo of years promise to be fairly interesting for electrical cars.
A minimum of six fresh models are expected in that time period, all promising ranges of two hundred miles or more—which until a few months ago had been the off the hook province of Tesla Motors.
The list includes two affordable 200-mile electrical cars: the second-generation Nissan Leaf, and the very anticipated Tesla Model Trio.
It also includes the very first production long-range battery-electric cars from Audi, Jaguar, and Mercedes-Benz.
Ultimately, the BMW i5 could prove to be a crucial model for the German automaker’s “i” sub-brand, which has been in a holding pattern.
Here is a quick look at each of these models, and a summary of what we know so far.
Nissan IDS concept, two thousand fifteen Tokyo Motor Display
Along with the Chevrolet Bolt EV and the Tesla Model Trio, the two thousand eighteen Nissan Leaf is one of three affordable electrical cars with two hundred miles of range or more that’s expected to go into production this year.
The second-generation Leaf has big tire tracks to pack: the version it substitutes was a major part of the very first wave of modern electrical cars, as well as the best-selling electrical car in history.
The two thousand eighteen Leaf is expected to suggest at least two battery-pack options, however only the largest is likely to provide the marquee value of 200-plus miles of range.
The fresh Leaf will also be suggested with Nissan’s ProPilot technology, which the automaker says will suggest limited self-driving capability.
Styling will likely be inspired by the Nissan IDS concept that very first appeared at the two thousand fifteen Tokyo Motor Showcase, and will bring the Leaf more in line with other current Nissan models.
Expect the two thousand eighteen Nissan Leaf to be exposed this summer or fall, while retail sales will likely commence at the very end of two thousand seventeen or perhaps early next year.
With almost 400,000 reservations as of last August, the Tesla Model three is certainly one of the most anticipated upcoming new-car launches—electric or otherwise.
Those legions of reservation holders expect a car with at least some of the Model S’s style, spectacle, and technology at a more affordable price.
Tesla has released relatively little information about the Model three since unveiling prototypes last year, but it has confirmed that the fresh sedan will have a range of at least two hundred fifteen miles, and a base price of $35,000.
Differing from electrified compact hatchbacks in its price range, the Model three is expected to target German luxury sports sedans like the BMW 3-Series and Audi A4.
Tesla will likely suggest a “P” spectacle version to drive that point home, as well as numerous battery-pack options and dual-motor all-wheel drive, as does the Model S.
In its most latest shareholder letter, Tesla said that it plans to commence Model three production in July, and that it hopes to be building Five,000 per week by the end of this year.
Audi e-tron quattro concept, two thousand fifteen Frankfurt Auto Display
The Audi e-tron will embark production next year at an Audi plant in Brussels, and will evolve the styling and powertrain components from the e-tron quattro concept that very first appeared at the two thousand fifteen Frankfurt Motor Demonstrate.
The concept had a 95-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack and three electrified motors—one at the front, two at the rear— providing a total of three hundred sixty nine kilowatts (496 horsepower) and five hundred ninety lb-ft of torque.
Audi claimed a range of three hundred ten miles, albeit on the highly-optimistic European testing cycle. That number might well be closer to two hundred fifty miles under U.S. EPA testing.
Lithium-ion battery cells for the production model will be supplied by LG Chem and Samsung SDI.
The production model will likely adopt the concept’s “crossover coupe” design, with a low roofline combined with more traditional SUV styling elements.
The e-tron name—rather than a model designation like Q6—is meant to echo that of the original Audi quattro, which introduced the automaker’s now-famous all-wheel drive systems.
Rendering of BMW i5 electrical crossover utility vehicle, from patent drawings [Indian Autos Blog]
The BMW i5 will bridge the fairly large gap inbetween the German luxury automaker’s i3 electrical car and pricier, low-volume i8 plug-in hybrid.
The i5 will be built using the same aluminum framework and carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) figure shell as the i3 and i8.
But a five-door crossover bod will also give the i5 the most conventional configuration of any “i” model to date.
All-wheel drive will likely be at least an option, and the i5 is expected to have an EPA-rated range of two hundred to two hundred fifty miles.
That range is expected to be dependent on a fresh generation of low-profile, high-capacity Samsung lithium-ion cells.
Six fresh electrified cars coming for two thousand eighteen and two thousand nineteen
Six fresh electrical cars coming for two thousand eighteen and 2019
Porsche Mission E concept electrical car
The next duo of years promise to be fairly interesting for electrical cars.
A minimum of six fresh models are expected in that time period, all promising ranges of two hundred miles or more—which until a few months ago had been the special province of Tesla Motors.
The list includes two affordable 200-mile electrified cars: the second-generation Nissan Leaf, and the very anticipated Tesla Model Three.
It also includes the very first production long-range battery-electric cars from Audi, Jaguar, and Mercedes-Benz.
Ultimately, the BMW i5 could prove to be a crucial model for the German automaker’s “i” sub-brand, which has been in a holding pattern.
Here is a quick look at each of these models, and a summary of what we know so far.
Nissan IDS concept, two thousand fifteen Tokyo Motor Showcase
Along with the Chevrolet Bolt EV and the Tesla Model Three, the two thousand eighteen Nissan Leaf is one of three affordable electrified cars with two hundred miles of range or more that’s expected to go into production this year.
The second-generation Leaf has big tire tracks to pack: the version it substitutes was a major part of the very first wave of modern electrified cars, as well as the best-selling electrified car in history.
The two thousand eighteen Leaf is expected to suggest at least two battery-pack options, tho’ only the largest is likely to provide the marquee value of 200-plus miles of range.
The fresh Leaf will also be suggested with Nissan’s ProPilot technology, which the automaker says will suggest limited self-driving capability.
Styling will likely be inspired by the Nissan IDS concept that very first appeared at the two thousand fifteen Tokyo Motor Demonstrate, and will bring the Leaf more in line with other current Nissan models.
Expect the two thousand eighteen Nissan Leaf to be exposed this summer or fall, while retail sales will likely begin at the very end of two thousand seventeen or perhaps early next year.
With almost 400,000 reservations as of last August, the Tesla Model three is certainly one of the most anticipated upcoming new-car launches—electric or otherwise.
Those legions of reservation holders expect a car with at least some of the Model S’s style, spectacle, and technology at a more affordable price.
Tesla has released relatively little information about the Model three since unveiling prototypes last year, but it has confirmed that the fresh sedan will have a range of at least two hundred fifteen miles, and a base price of $35,000.
Differing from electrical compact hatchbacks in its price range, the Model three is expected to target German luxury sports sedans like the BMW 3-Series and Audi A4.
Tesla will likely suggest a “P” spectacle version to drive that point home, as well as numerous battery-pack options and dual-motor all-wheel drive, as does the Model S.
In its most latest shareholder letter, Tesla said that it plans to begin Model three production in July, and that it hopes to be building Five,000 per week by the end of this year.
Audi e-tron quattro concept, two thousand fifteen Frankfurt Auto Demonstrate
The Audi e-tron will embark production next year at an Audi plant in Brussels, and will evolve the styling and powertrain components from the e-tron quattro concept that very first appeared at the two thousand fifteen Frankfurt Motor Demonstrate.
The concept had a 95-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack and three electrical motors—one at the front, two at the rear— providing a total of three hundred sixty nine kilowatts (496 horsepower) and five hundred ninety lb-ft of torque.
Audi claimed a range of three hundred ten miles, albeit on the highly-optimistic European testing cycle. That number might well be closer to two hundred fifty miles under U.S. EPA testing.
Lithium-ion battery cells for the production model will be supplied by LG Chem and Samsung SDI.
The production model will likely adopt the concept’s “crossover coupe” design, with a low roofline combined with more traditional SUV styling elements.
The e-tron name—rather than a model designation like Q6—is meant to echo that of the original Audi quattro, which introduced the automaker’s now-famous all-wheel drive systems.
Rendering of BMW i5 electrified crossover utility vehicle, from patent drawings [Indian Autos Blog]
The BMW i5 will bridge the fairly large gap inbetween the German luxury automaker’s i3 electrical car and pricier, low-volume i8 plug-in hybrid.
The i5 will be built using the same aluminum framework and carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) figure shell as the i3 and i8.
But a five-door crossover bod will also give the i5 the most conventional configuration of any “i” model to date.
All-wheel drive will likely be at least an option, and the i5 is expected to have an EPA-rated range of two hundred to two hundred fifty miles.
That range is expected to be dependent on a fresh generation of low-profile, high-capacity Samsung lithium-ion cells.
Six fresh electrified cars coming for two thousand eighteen and two thousand nineteen
Six fresh electrified cars coming for two thousand eighteen and 2019
Porsche Mission E concept electrical car
The next duo of years promise to be fairly interesting for electrified cars.
A minimum of six fresh models are expected in that time period, all promising ranges of two hundred miles or more—which until a few months ago had been the special province of Tesla Motors.
The list includes two affordable 200-mile electrical cars: the second-generation Nissan Leaf, and the very anticipated Tesla Model Trio.
It also includes the very first production long-range battery-electric cars from Audi, Jaguar, and Mercedes-Benz.
Eventually, the BMW i5 could prove to be a crucial model for the German automaker’s “i” sub-brand, which has been in a holding pattern.
Here is a quick look at each of these models, and a summary of what we know so far.
Nissan IDS concept, two thousand fifteen Tokyo Motor Showcase
Along with the Chevrolet Bolt EV and the Tesla Model Three, the two thousand eighteen Nissan Leaf is one of three affordable electrical cars with two hundred miles of range or more that’s expected to go into production this year.
The second-generation Leaf has big tire tracks to pack: the version it substitutes was a major part of the very first wave of modern electrified cars, as well as the best-selling electrical car in history.
The two thousand eighteen Leaf is expected to suggest at least two battery-pack options, tho’ only the largest is likely to provide the marquee value of 200-plus miles of range.
The fresh Leaf will also be suggested with Nissan’s ProPilot technology, which the automaker says will suggest limited self-driving capability.
Styling will likely be inspired by the Nissan IDS concept that very first appeared at the two thousand fifteen Tokyo Motor Demonstrate, and will bring the Leaf more in line with other current Nissan models.
Expect the two thousand eighteen Nissan Leaf to be exposed this summer or fall, while retail sales will likely begin at the very end of two thousand seventeen or perhaps early next year.
With almost 400,000 reservations as of last August, the Tesla Model three is certainly one of the most anticipated upcoming new-car launches—electric or otherwise.
Those legions of reservation holders expect a car with at least some of the Model S’s style, spectacle, and technology at a more affordable price.
Tesla has released relatively little information about the Model three since unveiling prototypes last year, but it has confirmed that the fresh sedan will have a range of at least two hundred fifteen miles, and a base price of $35,000.
Differing from electrical compact hatchbacks in its price range, the Model three is expected to target German luxury sports sedans like the BMW 3-Series and Audi A4.
Tesla will likely suggest a “P” spectacle version to drive that point home, as well as numerous battery-pack options and dual-motor all-wheel drive, as does the Model S.
In its most latest shareholder letter, Tesla said that it plans to embark Model three production in July, and that it hopes to be building Five,000 per week by the end of this year.
Audi e-tron quattro concept, two thousand fifteen Frankfurt Auto Demonstrate
The Audi e-tron will begin production next year at an Audi plant in Brussels, and will evolve the styling and powertrain components from the e-tron quattro concept that very first appeared at the two thousand fifteen Frankfurt Motor Display.
The concept had a 95-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack and three electrified motors—one at the front, two at the rear— providing a total of three hundred sixty nine kilowatts (496 horsepower) and five hundred ninety lb-ft of torque.
Audi claimed a range of three hundred ten miles, albeit on the highly-optimistic European testing cycle. That number might well be closer to two hundred fifty miles under U.S. EPA testing.
Lithium-ion battery cells for the production model will be supplied by LG Chem and Samsung SDI.
The production model will likely adopt the concept’s “crossover coupe” design, with a low roofline combined with more traditional SUV styling elements.
The e-tron name—rather than a model designation like Q6—is meant to echo that of the original Audi quattro, which introduced the automaker’s now-famous all-wheel drive systems.
Rendering of BMW i5 electrical crossover utility vehicle, from patent drawings [Indian Autos Blog]
The BMW i5 will bridge the fairly large gap inbetween the German luxury automaker’s i3 electrified car and pricier, low-volume i8 plug-in hybrid.
The i5 will be built using the same aluminum framework and carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) figure shell as the i3 and i8.
But a five-door crossover assets will also give the i5 the most conventional configuration of any “i” model to date.
All-wheel drive will likely be at least an option, and the i5 is expected to have an EPA-rated range of two hundred to two hundred fifty miles.
That range is expected to be dependent on a fresh generation of low-profile, high-capacity Samsung lithium-ion cells.
Six fresh electrical cars coming for two thousand eighteen and two thousand nineteen
Six fresh electrical cars coming for two thousand eighteen and 2019
Porsche Mission E concept electrified car
The next duo of years promise to be fairly interesting for electrical cars.
A minimum of six fresh models are expected in that time period, all promising ranges of two hundred miles or more—which until a few months ago had been the sensational province of Tesla Motors.
The list includes two affordable 200-mile electrical cars: the second-generation Nissan Leaf, and the very anticipated Tesla Model Trio.
It also includes the very first production long-range battery-electric cars from Audi, Jaguar, and Mercedes-Benz.
Ultimately, the BMW i5 could prove to be a crucial model for the German automaker’s “i” sub-brand, which has been in a holding pattern.
Here is a quick look at each of these models, and a summary of what we know so far.
Nissan IDS concept, two thousand fifteen Tokyo Motor Display
Along with the Chevrolet Bolt EV and the Tesla Model Trio, the two thousand eighteen Nissan Leaf is one of three affordable electrical cars with two hundred miles of range or more that’s expected to go into production this year.
The second-generation Leaf has big tire tracks to pack: the version it substitutes was a major part of the very first wave of modern electrified cars, as well as the best-selling electrical car in history.
The two thousand eighteen Leaf is expected to suggest at least two battery-pack options, however only the largest is likely to provide the marquee value of 200-plus miles of range.
The fresh Leaf will also be suggested with Nissan’s ProPilot technology, which the automaker says will suggest limited self-driving capability.
Styling will likely be inspired by the Nissan IDS concept that very first appeared at the two thousand fifteen Tokyo Motor Showcase, and will bring the Leaf more in line with other current Nissan models.
Expect the two thousand eighteen Nissan Leaf to be exposed this summer or fall, while retail sales will likely embark at the very end of two thousand seventeen or perhaps early next year.
With almost 400,000 reservations as of last August, the Tesla Model three is certainly one of the most anticipated upcoming new-car launches—electric or otherwise.
Those legions of reservation holders expect a car with at least some of the Model S’s style, spectacle, and technology at a more affordable price.
Tesla has released relatively little information about the Model three since unveiling prototypes last year, but it has confirmed that the fresh sedan will have a range of at least two hundred fifteen miles, and a base price of $35,000.
Differing from electrified compact hatchbacks in its price range, the Model three is expected to target German luxury sports sedans like the BMW 3-Series and Audi A4.
Tesla will likely suggest a “P” spectacle version to drive that point home, as well as numerous battery-pack options and dual-motor all-wheel drive, as does the Model S.
In its most latest shareholder letter, Tesla said that it plans to embark Model three production in July, and that it hopes to be building Five,000 per week by the end of this year.
Audi e-tron quattro concept, two thousand fifteen Frankfurt Auto Showcase
The Audi e-tron will begin production next year at an Audi plant in Brussels, and will evolve the styling and powertrain components from the e-tron quattro concept that very first appeared at the two thousand fifteen Frankfurt Motor Demonstrate.
The concept had a 95-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack and three electrical motors—one at the front, two at the rear— providing a total of three hundred sixty nine kilowatts (496 horsepower) and five hundred ninety lb-ft of torque.
Audi claimed a range of three hundred ten miles, albeit on the highly-optimistic European testing cycle. That number might well be closer to two hundred fifty miles under U.S. EPA testing.
Lithium-ion battery cells for the production model will be supplied by LG Chem and Samsung SDI.
The production model will likely adopt the concept’s “crossover coupe” design, with a low roofline combined with more traditional SUV styling elements.
The e-tron name—rather than a model designation like Q6—is meant to echo that of the original Audi quattro, which introduced the automaker’s now-famous all-wheel drive systems.
Rendering of BMW i5 electrified crossover utility vehicle, from patent drawings [Indian Autos Blog]
The BMW i5 will bridge the fairly large gap inbetween the German luxury automaker’s i3 electrified car and pricier, low-volume i8 plug-in hybrid.
The i5 will be built using the same aluminum framework and carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) assets shell as the i3 and i8.
But a five-door crossover figure will also give the i5 the most conventional configuration of any “i” model to date.
All-wheel drive will likely be at least an option, and the i5 is expected to have an EPA-rated range of two hundred to two hundred fifty miles.
That range is expected to be dependent on a fresh generation of low-profile, high-capacity Samsung lithium-ion cells.
Six fresh electrical cars coming for two thousand eighteen and two thousand nineteen
Six fresh electrified cars coming for two thousand eighteen and 2019
Porsche Mission E concept electrical car
The next duo of years promise to be fairly interesting for electrified cars.
A minimum of six fresh models are expected in that time period, all promising ranges of two hundred miles or more—which until a few months ago had been the sensational province of Tesla Motors.
The list includes two affordable 200-mile electrified cars: the second-generation Nissan Leaf, and the very anticipated Tesla Model Trio.
It also includes the very first production long-range battery-electric cars from Audi, Jaguar, and Mercedes-Benz.
Ultimately, the BMW i5 could prove to be a crucial model for the German automaker’s “i” sub-brand, which has been in a holding pattern.
Here is a quick look at each of these models, and a summary of what we know so far.
Nissan IDS concept, two thousand fifteen Tokyo Motor Showcase
Along with the Chevrolet Bolt EV and the Tesla Model Trio, the two thousand eighteen Nissan Leaf is one of three affordable electrical cars with two hundred miles of range or more that’s expected to go into production this year.
The second-generation Leaf has big tire tracks to pack: the version it substitutes was a major part of the very first wave of modern electrified cars, as well as the best-selling electrified car in history.
The two thousand eighteen Leaf is expected to suggest at least two battery-pack options, however only the largest is likely to provide the marquee value of 200-plus miles of range.
The fresh Leaf will also be suggested with Nissan’s ProPilot technology, which the automaker says will suggest limited self-driving capability.
Styling will likely be inspired by the Nissan IDS concept that very first appeared at the two thousand fifteen Tokyo Motor Showcase, and will bring the Leaf more in line with other current Nissan models.
Expect the two thousand eighteen Nissan Leaf to be exposed this summer or fall, while retail sales will likely embark at the very end of two thousand seventeen or perhaps early next year.
With almost 400,000 reservations as of last August, the Tesla Model three is certainly one of the most anticipated upcoming new-car launches—electric or otherwise.
Those legions of reservation holders expect a car with at least some of the Model S’s style, spectacle, and technology at a more affordable price.
Tesla has released relatively little information about the Model three since unveiling prototypes last year, but it has confirmed that the fresh sedan will have a range of at least two hundred fifteen miles, and a base price of $35,000.
Differing from electrified compact hatchbacks in its price range, the Model three is expected to target German luxury sports sedans like the BMW 3-Series and Audi A4.
Tesla will likely suggest a “P” spectacle version to drive that point home, as well as numerous battery-pack options and dual-motor all-wheel drive, as does the Model S.
In its most latest shareholder letter, Tesla said that it plans to embark Model three production in July, and that it hopes to be building Five,000 per week by the end of this year.
Audi e-tron quattro concept, two thousand fifteen Frankfurt Auto Demonstrate
The Audi e-tron will commence production next year at an Audi plant in Brussels, and will evolve the styling and powertrain components from the e-tron quattro concept that very first appeared at the two thousand fifteen Frankfurt Motor Showcase.
The concept had a 95-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion battery pack and three electrified motors—one at the front, two at the rear— providing a total of three hundred sixty nine kilowatts (496 horsepower) and five hundred ninety lb-ft of torque.
Audi claimed a range of three hundred ten miles, albeit on the highly-optimistic European testing cycle. That number might well be closer to two hundred fifty miles under U.S. EPA testing.
Lithium-ion battery cells for the production model will be supplied by LG Chem and Samsung SDI.
The production model will likely adopt the concept’s “crossover coupe” design, with a low roofline combined with more traditional SUV styling elements.
The e-tron name—rather than a model designation like Q6—is meant to echo that of the original Audi quattro, which introduced the automaker’s now-famous all-wheel drive systems.
Rendering of BMW i5 electrified crossover utility vehicle, from patent drawings [Indian Autos Blog]
The BMW i5 will bridge the fairly large gap inbetween the German luxury automaker’s i3 electrical car and pricier, low-volume i8 plug-in hybrid.
The i5 will be built using the same aluminum framework and carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) assets shell as the i3 and i8.
But a five-door crossover assets will also give the i5 the most conventional configuration of any “i” model to date.
All-wheel drive will likely be at least an option, and the i5 is expected to have an EPA-rated range of two hundred to two hundred fifty miles.
That range is expected to be dependent on a fresh generation of low-profile, high-capacity Samsung lithium-ion cells.