Ten years ago, the EV industry was virtually inexistent, with just a handful of electric cars being on the road. Tesla was still trying to make a name for itself, as it was in the early stages of the Model S production. Things have changed a lot since then, and now we have a growing selection of electric cars that are slowly taking over the roads.

RELATED: 10 EVs That Didn't Age Well At AllAlmost every top automaker is either selling an electric car or developing one, which is why every gearhead is excited to see what the future brings. With competition in the EV space growing every day, manufacturers are doing everything possible to outdo each other, which is why we currently have so many fantastic EV models coming up in the next few years. Let’s explore ten of the best upcoming EVs we can’t wait to reach dealership floors.

10 Jeep Wrangler EV

Jeep Wrangler Magneto EV Concept SUV
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The Jeep Wrangler has been among the most popular off-road SUVs since its introduction in the ‘80s. Gearheads love its cool, rugged design, practicality, affordability, and the fact that it can survive both in the city and off-road situations.

Jeep Wrangler Magneto BEV
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Jeep knows everyone loves the Wrangler, so they decided to build an electric version as its entry into the EV market. Dubbed the Magneto, the electric Wrangler is expected to debut in 2024 and many gearheads can’t wait to see how it compares to the ICE and Hybrid versions.

9 Aspark Owl

Aspark Owl Tires Michelin Special Custom 245 miles per hour top speed built
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Japanese automakers have been very inactive in the EV market, especially when it comes to sports cars. However, that's about to change in the coming years, as Japanese manufacturer Aspark is building one of the most powerful electric cars ever - the Owl.

Silver Aspark Owl
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The Owl has everything one could want in an electric supercar. For one, it's drop-dead gorgeous and is sure to drop gearheads' jaws everywhere it goes. It will also be insanely quick, thanks to a quad-motor system producing a crazy 1,984 hp.

8 Toyota bZ4X

The 2023 Toyota bZ4X Limited FWD speeds up on the road.
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Toyota has taken an unexpectedly long time to join the EV market, but it's finally joining with its bZ series of zero-emission vehicles. Toyota unveiled the bZ series in 2021, and looking at the first model - the bZ4X - it's clear that Toyota is looking to take over the market.

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The bZ4X is a compact crossover electric SUV that almost looks like the electric version of the popular RAV4. It is expected to hit the streets in 2023 and will be the first of the 15 EV models Toyota plans to build by 2025.

7 Audi A6 E-Tron

2024 Audi A6 E-Tron
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Audi is far ahead of most European automakers when it comes to EVs. Audi's electric lineup already includes awesome models like the E-Tron, Q4 e-Tron, and the E-Tron GT. Audi has confirmed that it's adding another superb EV to its lineup in 2024 - the A6 E-Tron.

Rear 3/4 view of the A6 e-tron concept
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The A6 E-Tron is a luxury electric sedan that will compete against the likes of the Tesla Model S and Lucid Air. It will be powered by two electric motors generating 470 hp, and if the design remains unchanged, it will be among the best-looking electric cars.

6 Mercedes-Benz EQG-Class

Mercedes-Benz EQG Concept Front third quarter view
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When it comes to SUVs, it rarely gets better than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class - or G-Wagon, as it's popularly referred to as. The G-Class offers a high level of luxury while still being rugged enough to tackle the toughest terrains, which is why gearheads adore it.

RELATED: Everything You Need To Know About Mercedes-Benz's EV Lineup

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The G-Class is so popular that Mercedes-Benz decided to build an electric version as part of its EQ series. Dubbed the EQG, this superb electric SUV will have a similar boxy design to the standard G-Class, lots of power, and superior off-road capabilities.

5 Faraday Future FF91

The Faraday Future FF91 on display.
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In 2014, Chinese entrepreneur Jia Yueting established Faraday Future in Los Angeles with one goal - to build fantastic electric vehicles that could compete with Tesla's growing lineup. Although financial struggles have prevented Faraday Future from achieving its goal, some of its vehicle concepts have many gearheads excited, particularly the FF91.

Upcoming All-Electric 2023 Faraday Future FF91
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The FF91 is a crossover SUV that impressed many at its unveiling, largely thanks to its awesome futuristic design featuring rear suicide doors. It's also expected to offer performance levels never before seen in SUVs, as it will reportedly take just 2.4 seconds to accelerate to 60 mph.

4 Lotus Evija

Lotus Evija Front Quarter View In London
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Despite giving us models like the Elise and Exige, Lotus has largely been quiet over the last two decades. That's about to change, as Lotus is currently building one of the most anticipated electric supercars - the Evija.

Lotus Evija, rear
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Lotus has a lot riding on the Evija, as it hopes the new model will help them get into the fast-growing electric sports car space and make them profitable again. Looks like the Evija might work, as gearheads already love its design and the fact that it will make almost 2,000 hp.

3 Pininfarina Battista

Award-Winning Pininfarina Battista Hyper GT
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If you love Italian sports cars, then the name 'Pininfarina' should be familiar. Pininfarina is an iconic design house and coachbuilder that has designed some of the most beautiful cars ever made, including the Ferrari 250 GT Coupé and Maserati A6.

RELATED: 10 Coolest Forgotten Cars Designed By Pininfarina

Black 2022 Pininfarina Battista
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After decades of designing other automakers' cars, Pininfarina decided to establish its own car manufacturing company to build electric sports cars under its name. Its first car is known as the Battista, and it's as gorgeous as one would expect from the company. It's also insanely fast, as it's based on the incredible Rimac Nevera.

2 Cadillac Lyriq

Cadillac Lyriq Front Quarter Overcast
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Although Cadillac survived when GM closed down some of its top brands a decade ago, its future is still in question as it's still struggling to sell cars. Cadillac is exploring ways to boost sales, and it has settled on electric cars.

Gray Cadillac Lyriq
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Cadillac's first fully electric vehicle is the Lyriq - an electric crossover SUV that's expected to debut in 2023. At launch, the Lyriq will have a 100 kWh battery pack powering a single 340-hp motor. It will initially have a rear-wheel-drive layout, but Cadillac has confirmed an all-wheel-drive version will follow later.

1 Tesla Cybertruck

Tesla Cybertruck, front
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A few years ago, Tesla CEO Elon Musk set the automotive world on fire when he unveiled what was supposed to be the first electric pickup truck - the Cybertruck. The Cybertruck was the talk of the town for quite a while, largely thanks to its unusual design that made it look like some sort of alien transportation device.

Tesla Cybertruck
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There was a lot of debate regarding whether or not the Cybertruck is ugly, but one thing most gearheads agreed on was that it needed to become a reality as soon as possible. The Cybertruck was initially supposed to debut two years ago, but its production has been pushed back several times.