Concept cars are often very exciting for those who are enthusiastic about cars and the brands that are coming up with new technological inventions and innovations. As time goes on, EVs are increasingly establishing their hold on the car industry, especially as regulations are changing in many countries. This has resulted in not just large traditional car manufacturers but also elite sports car brands jumping on the EV bandwagon with offerings of their own.
Thanks to this, there have been plenty of EV releases in recent years that have been both exciting and interesting. Brands like Tesla and Audi are looking to edge out the competition while startups such as Rivian are out to completely revolutionize the industry. This list is going to look at some of the coolest EV concepts bound to hit the streets soon - we hope.
8 Aspark Owl
The Aspark Owl is being sold as the first Japanese full-electric hypercar. The car is hugely anticipated and there will only be 50 units launched around the world. The car is said to produce 1984 bhp, which is astounding, and there are four electric motors to make this all happen.
Aspark is currently claiming that the car will go 0-60 mph in 1.69 seconds - beating the current claimed acceleration rate of the Tesla Model S Plaid (which does 0-60 mph in 1.99 seconds). The claimed top speed is also 269 mph, making it incredibly fast and incredibly futuristic. Prospective buyers will need a good few million to buy it.
7 Genesis Essentia
The Genesis Essentia is a concept car and it is very unclear whether there is any production of the car actually going on. There is the possibility of it arriving in 2021, but we shouldn't get our hopes up. It is a luxury vehicle that looks very sleek and aerodynamic.
Being a part of Hyundai's luxury brand, the Essentia would be the first EV from this side of the company. The car certainly looks brilliant and it looks to be a great performance car. Some expect the car to arrive in 2023, but we shouldn't hold our breath with this great-sounding car.
6 BMW iNext
The BMW iNext is due to enter production in 2021. It is shaping up to become a great EV as part of the BMW 'i' range. The car is big and reflects BMW's recent style upgrades. The car is looking to have Level 3 autonomy, allowing for the driver to keep their hands and eyes off the road going up to 80 mph on the highway. Very technological to say the least.
It looks as though the car's range will be over 400 miles, which is certainly impressive. But the US will probably have to wait until 2022 to get this one, but we are hoping that it will be worth the wait.
5 Volvo C40 Recharge SUV
The Volvo C40 Recharge electric coupe SUV is newly announced and is looking to be a brilliant car. The car is to go into in Autumn 2021, before being sold in 2022. The C40 is based on the electric XC40 (which is to be released in 2021). At the same time, it hopes to rival the Audi Q4 E-Tron as Volvo make their way onto being an EV-only firm by 2030.
The car outputs 402 bhp through using the same engine used in the XC40 P8 and an electric motor boosting the power. We're certainly excited about this one and we can't wait to see what it can do on the roads.
4 Seat Minimo
The Seat Minimo is certainly an interesting car. It takes inspiration from the Renault Twizy and is perfect for cities. The vehicle is looking to be in line with emissions regulations while also appealing to those who need to drive around cities - like London in the UK.
Seat states that the car brings the comfort of a car but with the benefits of a motorcycle. This looks to be true especially as the car is small and compact, fitting into parking spaces that larger cars wouldn't be able to.
3 Audi e-Tron GT
The Audi e-Tron GT is looking to continue the same design language used in the Audi e-tron SUV. It is lightweight and reflects some similarities to the Porsche Taycan J1, despite very much reflecting the design of an Audi. It also comes with 532 bhp in the boost mode available in the car, which should be plenty.
It is looking to be available in Spring 2021, and many are eager to get their hands on one. It's easy to see why too when the car looks so sleek and modern - and it comes with the performance to match too.
2 Lotus Evija
The Lotus Evija looks amazing. It is carbon fiber and is an AWD car. Coming with over 1970 bhp, the power that the Evija has is astounding. Lotus is only making 130, so it is an extremely limited edition and it will set buyers back around $2.1 million. But it looks as though the car will be worth every cent.
The car is expected to charge extremely fast and looks extremely futuristic too. It looks like nothing Lotus has ever made before and is a very futuristic car, in both looks and performance.
1 Tesla Cybertruck Pickup
Upon seeing the Tesla Cybertruck Pickup for the first time, many were shocked and excited about what it could bring. It is the first all-electric pick-up truck, and we're not surprised that Tesla is the first one to be doing it. It has an angular shape, which looks very extreme and very unconventional.
Elon Musk says that the car has a range of 500 miles, which is impressive. Despite this, it looks like the Tesla Cybertruck will be undergoing some changes before its release, so enthusiasts should keep their eye out on this if they are looking to own one. The car certainly looks like it's extra-terrestrial, so it is one to look forward to when it is on the roads.