Electric Vehicles: A glimpse of whats coming!

[CharlieH]

Bentley EV expected 2027

 

Bentley has pushed back its first EV by two years to 2027, with a reveal set for 2026. The British marque's CEO said the delay was due to software issues and other concerns over the platform, with the EV due to ride on a version of the Volkswagen Group's PPE architecture. Bentley is targeting a range of at least 373 miles and advanced driver assistance technology. While a series of EVs were set to be launched each year from 2025 to 2030, the plan to go fully EV is now set for roughly 2033. —Caleb Miller

 

 

BMW I5M (expected 2026)

 

Fender flares, a more aggressive stance, and 1136 horsepower will combine to produce the upcoming BMW i5 M, which won't arrive before than 2026. The new high-performance four-motor drivetrain will incorporate wheel-by-wheel torque vectoring and brake-by-motor energy regeneration, and will be capable of piloted drifting and tank turns where the vehicle can use its prodigious torque output to spin in place. While the more subdued i5 has already debuted—with its own set of high-performance batteries, active steering, and suspension fit for the Nurburgring—we can't help but keep our focus on the angrier i5 M with a drive control unit that's being referred to internally as the "Hand of God." Take the wheel, Jesus. —Austin Irwin

 

BMW 3-series EV (Expected: 2026)

 

The unique-looking Neue Klasse concept revealed in 2023 is expected to preview a future electric iteration of the iconic, long-running BMW 3-Series. The concept debuted a new design language that should spread across the lineup, with a funky evolution of the classic kidney grille. The concept uses experimental e-Ink technology—similar to what you'd find on a eReader tablet—on the window trim that lights up as you approach the car. The simplistic cabin has a full-width screen spanning the dashboard. The car will be built on BMW's next-generation EV platform that promises range improvements of up to 30 percent versus current models. The production version will likely arrive by 2026. —Caleb Miller

 

Ford Compact Crossover (Expected: Late 2026)

 

Ford is reportedly delaying its three-row electric SUV, which was expected to bring the iconic Explorer nameplate into the EV era. Ford is instead prioritizing an affordable compact crossover that will start around $25,000 and will ride on a new platform that may also spawn a pickup truck. Ford already sells a small electric crossover in Europe, pictured here, that shares its platform with the Volkswagen ID.4 and confusingly is also called the Explorer. The low-cost U.S.-market EV should be substantially different when it arrives in late 2026. —Caleb Miller

 

Ford Explorer EV (Expected: 2024)

 

The Ford Explorer is among the most popular SUVs sold in the U.S., so giving it the fully electric treatment is an obvious move. Ford announced in May 2021 that its three-row SUV would be joining the Mustang Mach-E and the E-Transit electric van in Ford's growing electric lineup. Though the current Explorer offers a 318-hp hybrid V-6 powertrain, we suspect that, like with the Mach-E and F-150 Lightning, there are rear- and all-wheel-drive Explorer EV models planned. —Austin Irwin

 

 

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[connda]

Oh look!  EVs that nobody but the upper 1% can afford (or the highly indebted Somchai and Sumalee average who attempt to keep up with the Sretthas and Thaksins)

In the meanwhile, as the same 1% create laws to force the real common-folk to ditch ICE vehicles and to purchase EVs (the only reasonably affordable being from China), the already highly indebted Thai public as well as banks with over-extended balance sheet make another 1997 highly probably. 

[alien365]

Only the I5 in those pictures has a good grill and lights that don't make the car look electric (and in my opinion cheap). 

Edited April 6 by alien365

[JBChiangRai]

29 minutes ago, connda said:

Oh look!  EVs that nobody but the upper 1% can afford (or the highly indebted Somchai and Sumalee average who attempt to keep up with the Sretthas and Thaksins)

In the meanwhile, as the same 1% create laws to force the real common-folk to ditch ICE vehicles and to purchase EVs (the only reasonably affordable being from China), the already highly indebted Thai public as well as banks with over-extended balance sheet make another 1997 highly probably. 

 

You should write for a living, fiction is your strong suit.

[mistral53]

That's the hilarious part - western car companies sketch their dreams and hope to build something in 5 years, and in the meantime Chinese companies (e.g. Xiaomi) go from zero to build a factory and 100,000 vehicles in less than 3 years..........

 

I am not defending or hyping Chinese cars - I am just stating the obvious......... there is a new sheriff in town!