Automotive
Automakers project wave of new electric vehicle releases through 2030
A comprehensive preview outlines upcoming EV models from major global brands, though trade policy shifts have already delayed some U.S. launches.
The short version
- Car and Driver released an extensive preview detailing upcoming electric vehicles scheduled to launch between late 2026 and 2030.
- The prospective lineup spans from affordable options like Ford's projected $29,945 Fathom pickup to ultra-luxury models like Ferrari's $640,000 Luce.
- New import tariffs introduced by the Trump administration have already disrupted timelines, prompting French brand Alpine to postpone its planned 2027 U.S. debut.
Key facts
- Car and Driver published an industry preview showcasing planned electric vehicles ranging from early concept phases to final production designs.[Car and Driver]
- Alpine deferred its entry into the United States market from 2027 to later in the decade, citing new tariffs on imported vehicles implemented by the Trump administration.[Car and Driver]
- Ford is developing a compact electric truck named the Fathom, scheduled for production in Kentucky in 2027 with an estimated starting price of $29,945.[Car and Driver]
- Ferrari plans to debut its first EV, a high-performance four-door model called the Luce, in the U.S. in spring 2027 with pricing starting near $640,000.[Car and Driver]
- BMW is preparing a major electrification push, slated to launch its i3 sedan and iX3 SUV in 2026, followed by the iM3, iX4, and iX5 in 2027.[Car and Driver]
- Hyundai and General Motors are partnering to manufacture a new electric van in the U.S. starting in 2028.[Car and Driver]
What remains uncertain
- Some previewed concept vehicles may ultimately fail to reach production or be released to the commercial market.[Car and Driver]