Electric Car Companies Guide
By Austin Morris 04/14/2023 8:00am
Car companies undoubtedly see battery-powered vehicles as the future of worldwide driving. Many manufacturers are targeting electrified lineups within the next decade or sooner. Other companies pledge a completely carbon-neutral future within the next 30 years.
With that in mind, we compiled a list of all the electric car companies, and vehicles planned or offered by well-known automakers. Some of these companies are staples in the automotive world with best-selling cars, such as Ford and Tesla, while others have yet to release a single vehicle — and may never even do so.
Our alphabetical list will help you shop if you want to buy an electric car now or in the next few years, or if you want to plan or dream about the vehicle you might be driving decades from now. Or, it might just be driving you.
Whatever your situation, we list the companies and their current and possibly upcoming EVs.
Acura
Acura recently released new details of the company’s EV concept car, the Acura Precision, which will be the Acura ZDX once released. The SUV would be the carmaker’s first electric vehicle. While the concept is a good sign of what’s potentially coming, we must wait until Acura releases its 2024 model for the real thing. Remember, many aspects of this car won’t make it to production.
Future EVs:
2024 Acura ZDX
Apple Car
Apple CarPlay in-vehicle phone integration has many fans, but what if Apple made a whole car? Well, it’s no secret that Apple began working on an EV hoping to shake up the electric car industry. The tech giant was linked to a partnership with Hyundai, but the deal got called off just a month after the story broke. Apple has been testing an autopilot chip similar to what Tesla uses. Last year, the car got delayed until 2026. In February 2024, Apple pulled the plug.
Possible future EVs:
Apple Car (cancelled)
Aspark
Aspark, a car company based in Osaka, Japan, developed a fast-accelerating hypercar. The all-electric Aspark Owl goes from 0 to 60 mph in 1.72 seconds. The Aspark Owl can hit a top speed of about 250 mph. Don’t get too excited about having this car in your driveway. The manufacturer produced and reportedly sold out of all 50 of these high-performance cars worldwide.
Current EVs:
2022 Aspark Owl
Atlis Motor Vehicles
Atlis Motor Vehicles is very new to the electric car scene, but the company wants to manufacture an all-electric pickup truck that is durable and rugged enough to take on extreme conditions. The Atlis XT aims to be the Arizona-based company’s first vehicle, with a starting price of $45,000. This EV pickup truck is expected to have up to 500 miles of range with a potential towing capacity of up to 35,000 pounds.
Despite no EV on the market, Atlis has signed an agreement with a supplier to the United States Military. Together, they hope to design and produce a technology platform to convert gasoline and diesel-powered military vehicles into EVs.
Possible future EVs:
Atlis XT (TBD)
Audi
Audi’s all-electric line of e-tron vehicles debuted for the 2019 model year, and the company has continued to push out EVs since then. In 2022, the company added more luxury electric SUVs and a grand touring sedan to its e-tron lineup. Audi is set to release the first electric version of the popular A6 in 2023, with the concept featuring roughly 300 miles of range and 469 horsepower.
The company might be all-electric by 2026. And by 2030, the company expects to offer 30 different electric vehicles.
Current and Upcoming EVs:
2023 Audi e-tron
2023 Audi e-tron Sportback
2023 Audi e-tron S
2023 Audi e-tron S Sportback
2024 Audi Q4 e-tron
2024 Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron
2024 Audi e-tron GT
2024 Q8 e-tron
2024 Q8 Sportback e-tron
2024 SQ8 e-tron
2024 SQ8 Sportback e-tron
2024 RS e-tron GT
A6 e-tron (TBD)
Bentley
Bentley might become the first ultra-luxury car manufacturer to join the EV race. Well-known models like the Bentayga and the Flying Spur will soon be electrified.
Within the next decade, the British automaker plans to offer an all-electric fleet of vehicles. The first fully electric car will be a new model in 2025, with replacements for existing inventory coming after that.
Upcoming EVs:
Bentley TBD (2025)
BMW
After the initial launch of the i3 in 2013, the first BMW electric vehicle, the company is moving to a more traditional style for its EVs. The direction for BMW brings the i4 and i7 sedans, plus the iX SUV. These all-new, all-electric vehicles boast the company’s signature luxury looks with performance to match.
2024 BMW i4
2024 BMW i5
2024 BMW iX
2024 BMW i7
Bollinger
The Michigan-based startup had planned a truck and SUV for 2022 but then shelved it to focus on the commercial truck market. Now, the company plans to revive the once-canceled B1 SUV and B2 truck. Both expect to feature 614 horsepower and a towing capacity of up to 7,500 pounds.
They still plan on releasing the Class 3 through Class 6 commercial work trucks. However, no release date is yet known on when to expect these EVs to hit the market.
Upcoming EVs:
Bollinger Commercial Truck (TBD)
B1 (TBD)
B2 (TBD)
Buick
Without a Buick EV on the market, General Motors unveiled a concept car dubbed the Wildcat EV, which will influence all its upcoming vehicles. Buick says its first EV will hit the market in 2024. A company spokesperson says all Buick EVs will be called Electra, with a number following that name. The Electra moniker is a throwback to a Buick nameplate that debuted in the late 1950s and was used for decades for various models. The concept car pictured above may or may not ever see the production line, but it’s what GM has unveiled so far.
Buick is another carmaker planning a fully electric lineup by 2030.
Upcoming EVs:
Electra (TBD)
Cadillac
Cadillac wants to bolster its image with an all-electric lineup by 2030. General Motors’ luxury brand launched the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq. When Cadillac opened orders for the vehicle in May 2022, it sold out in four hours. The Lyriq is a sporty crossover with lots of technology and innovative features.
Another offering, the Celestiq, costs upwards of $300,000, and a concierge will guide buyers through the custom ordering process.
Current and Upcoming EVs:
2024 Cadillac Celestiq
2024 Cadillac Lyriq
Canoo
Canoo is a startup manufacturer aiming to bring a futuristic look and feel to the company’s electric vehicles. The California-based company hopes to produce multiple EVs, the first being an electric van, also billed as a weekend adventure vehicle. The EV company opened preorders for its electric vans and pickup trucks, but there’s no word on when they will become available.
The company says its vans and pickup truck will come with up to 200 miles of range on a full charge. Vans start in the $40,000 range. No word on pricing yet for the pickups.
Upcoming EVs:
Canoo Van (TBD)
Canoo Pickup (TBD)
Chevrolet
With the Bolt EV hatchback, Chevrolet stepped into the mainstream electric vehicle realm several years ago. Since bringing the car to market in 2017, the company plans to manufacture larger electric vehicles. It recently released a more SUV-like version dubbed the Bolt EUV. The carmaker also plans to release the 2024 Equinox EV and the 2024 Blazer EV SUVs by late 2023. In addition, Chevy expects to sell an electric version of its popular Silverado truck with a 300-mile range on a full charge for 2024. The company wants to be carbon-neutral by 2040.
Current and Upcoming EVs:
2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV
2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV
2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV
2024 Chevrolet Silverado Electric
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV
Dodge
The iconic Dodge muscle cars will soon eliminate the big engines for a big battery instead. Currently called the Dodge Charger Daytona SRT, this EV will replace the traditional gasoline version of the Charger. While the new electric version may not have the gas engine, it keeps the loud sounds and speed as the original. The car will pump out 126 decibels of noise to give that big engine feel.
Specifications and expected performance of the car are still under wraps, but the company hopes to release the EV in 2024.
Upcoming EVs:
Dodge Charger Daytona SRT (TBD)
Faraday Future
Faraday Future is a California-based electric car startup that hopes to compete with Tesla. The company released its first car, the Faraday Future FF91, with a price tag of $309,000 in 2023.
The FF91 aims to have 1,050 horsepower and a lightning-quick 0 to 60 mph time of 2.4 seconds. The company is accepting preorders for the FF91 Futurist, though the Futurist Alliance trim level sold out. A third trim FF91 is to be available in the future.
Current and Upcoming EVs:
Faraday Future FF91 (TBD)
Fisker
California-based electric car company Fisker Inc. hoped to bring its first vehicle to market in 2022, but production issues delayed the release to 2023.
The startup released the Fisker Ocean last year, claiming it’s the most sustainable car on the market today. The Ocean is made partially of recycled material and has a solar panel roof to help back its sustainability claims.
Current and Upcoming EVs:
2023 Fisker Ocean
2024 Fisker Pear
Ford
Ford began growing its electric vehicle stable this past year with the Ford Mustang Mach-E. The manufacturer now plans an electric model for each vehicle in its lineup by 2026. Ford also manufactures America’s best-selling vehicle, the Ford F-150, as an EV variant, named it the Ford F-150 Lightning. The Lightning boasts a range of up to 320 miles on a full charge. An electric version of Ford’s popular family SUV, the Explorer, is also reportedly in the works with an expected 2025 launch date.
Current and Upcoming EVs:
2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning
Ford Explorer EV (TBD)
Genesis
Genesis is looking to make waves in the luxury electric car market. The luxury division of Hyundai released an opulent sedan, the Electrified G80, in 2022 and recently released an electric version of the GV70 (pictured above). The luxury brand is also selling the GV60, an electric SUV. Genesis GV60 and GV70 electric vehicles are currently only available at select dealerships in 15 states.
Current EVs:
2024 Genesis Electrified G80
2024 Genesis Electrified GV70
2024 Genesis GV60
GMC
General Motors took its iconic Hummer nameplate and transformed it into an electric vehicle pickup truck under the GMC brand. The truck boasts up to 1,000 horsepower and an unbelievable 11,500 lb-ft of torque. This truck is intended to handle all of adventuring needs. Next up is the Hummer electric SUV for the 2024 model year, though don’t expect to get one anytime soon as the waitlist remains long.
GMC has also revealed an electric version of the Sierra pickup truck as a more mainstream offering.
Current and Upcoming Evs:
2024 GMC Hummer EV Pickup
2024 Hummer EV SUV
2024 GMC Sierra
Honda
The one car company you might expect would already sell EVs currently is not, as Honda pulled the plug on the Clarity EV and, before that, the Fit EV. While the company offers hybrid cars like the 2024 Honda CR-V Hybrid, the next fully electric vehicle does not come until the 2024 Honda Prologue.
Upcoming EVs:
2024 Honda Prologue
Hyundai
Hyundai has been selling its fully electric Kona for years now. More electrified hybrid and all-electric vehicles are coming or already here, using the Ioniq name. The company currently offers a hatchback and an SUV available for sale. However, the carmaker will release multiple models in the near future, including a coupe-like Ioniq 6 for the 2024 model year.
The electric Ioniq 7 SUV will soon follow. The carmaker has yet to reveal many details about the upcoming vehicle other than the concept. But it should be available for the 2024 model year. Hyundai expects to release 11 more EVs by 2030.
Current and Upcoming EVs:
2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric
2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6
2024 Hyundai Ioniq 7 (concept)
Jaguar
Jaguar aims to go all-in on its electric car efforts with ideas to make this happen by 2025. With just one EV in its arsenal with the Jaguar I-Pace right now, it’s possible we will see more electric Jaguars even before then.
Current EVs:
2024 Jaguar I-PACE
Jeep
Jeep’s first fully electric SUV, the Wagoneer S, will come in 2024. Jeep is also releasing a new vehicle inspired by the Wrangler, dubbed the Recon, with a possible release for the 2024 model year.
Alongside the Wrangler-inspired Recon, an electric Wrangler comes to the 2024 model year.
Current and Upcoming EVs:
2024 Jeep Wagoneer S
2024 Jeep Recon
2024 Jeep Wrangler EV
Kia
Kia has already been producing EVs, with all-electric versions of the Soul and Niro in recent years. The company said it will offer seven new electric car models to its inventory in the next five years. For now, the 2024 Kia Niro EV, the 2024 Kia EV6, and the stylish new 2024 Kia EV9 keep Kia in the EV game.
Current and Upcoming EVs:
2024 Kia Niro EV
2024 Kia EV6
2024 EV9
Lexus
Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota, released the 2023 Lexus RZ 450e, an all-electric luxury SUV offering up to 220 miles of range on a full charge and a starting price of around $59,650.
Kelley Blue Book expert reviewer Colin Ryan says, “Like most of today’s electric vehicles, the RZ 450e is exceptionally and effortlessly quick. With its standard dual-motor setup delivering 308 horsepower and the added traction of all-wheel drive, it’ll do 0-60 mph in a scant 5.0 seconds without breaking a sweat or waking the neighbors, even.”
Current EVs:
2023 Lexus RZ 450e
Lincoln
While it is just a concept car, Lincoln is preparing to release its first electric vehicle within the next few years. The company released pictures of its electric SUV, the Lincoln Star, and plans to release it in 2025. Lincoln also announced that it will have an all-electric lineup by 2030, following in the footsteps of other top manufacturers.
Upcoming EVs:
Lincoln Star (TBD)
Lotus
The Lotus Evija first released in 2021 with a limited inventory of 130 cars for sale. The EV boasted 1,971 hp and 1,254 lb-ft of torque, making it one of the most powerful EVs on the market. The company also plans to release Eletre, an electric SUV, for 2024. The SUV may offer a top speed of 160 mph and up to an estimated 370-mile range.
Lotus expects an all-electric lineup of these and other new vehicles by 2028, the 60th anniversary of the company.
Current and Upcoming EVs :
2023 Lotus Evija
2023 Lotus Eletre SUV
Lucid
Lucid Motors could be among Tesla’s biggest competitors. The Lucid Air boasts a range of up to 520 miles. The Lucid Air was voted 2022 MotorTrend Car of the Year in its first model year. The company plans an SUV release for the 2024 model year in 2023.
Current and Upcoming EVs:
2024 Lucid Air
2025 Lucid Gravity
Maserati
Maserati is releasing its first EV, the Grecale Folgore, for 2024. The midsize luxury electric SUV looks similar to the gas-powered Grecale, except it is powered by a battery. The company plans to expand its electric lineup in which all models will feature the name “Folgore,” meaning lightning in Italian.
Upcoming EVs:
2024 Maserati Grecale Folgore
Mazda
Mazda released its first electric vehicle with the Mazda MX-30 compact crossover. Mazda has a way of creating features and qualities oftentimes better than other crossovers and SUVs in the same price range. That is no different with the newest electric car in their lineup. The MX-30 features “freestyle doors” that swing out to open instead of opening like typical car doors. Despite the fancy doors and sleek design, the MX-30 offers a rather underwhelming 100 miles of range on a full charge. The EV starts at $34,110 and is only available in California.
Current and Upcoming EVs:
2023 Mazda MX-30
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes Benz is one more manufacturer bringing luxury to electric cars in an all-new way. The company found a way to make the inside of its EQ lineup look like spaceships rather than sedans or SUVs. They plan to give the “electric spaceship” treatment to the loved G-Wagon SUV. While the luxury car giant dabbled in the electric car game several years ago with a B-Class EV, the company looks to make an all-electric resurgence with its upcoming EQ vehicles.
Current and Upcoming EVs:
2022 Mercedes Benz EQA (Not available in U.S)
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB
2023 Mercedes-AMG EQE Sedan
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE
Mercedes EQG (TBD)
Mini
Mini is making its small, boxy, and fun Hardtop into an EV variant. Rather than opting for a whole new design for their electric models, the brand stayed with its iconic shape and design to step into the electric car industry.
The company recently released photos of the Mini Cooper Aceman, an electric concept crossover car. However, this car has no release date — if it even reaches production.
Current and Upcoming EVs:
2023 Hardtop 2 Door Cooper SE
Nissan
We can all thank Nissan. The company ushered in the modern mainstream EV industry when it released the original Leaf over a decade ago. Fast forward to today, the Leaf remains a practical, affordable EV with a starting price of $28,040 plus destination charges for 2023. Then there’s the 2023 Ariya, Nissan’s first crossover SUV, though there’s limited availability.
Current and Upcoming EVs:
2023 Nissan Leaf
2023 Nissan Ariya
Pininfarina
Pininfarina, known for its design work with the likes of Ferrari and Alfa Romeo, also waded into the electric car field. It has constructed an all-electric supercar named the Pininfarina Battista with 1,877 hp and 1,696 lb-ft of torque to make getting anywhere you need to go much more fun. Sadly, only 150 of these supercars will get produced.
Current and Upcoming EVs:
2023 Pininfarina Battista
Polestar
Polestar released an electrified vehicle in 2020 with the launch of the Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid. Then came the fully electric Polestar 2 in 2022 and Polestar 3 in 2023. A subsidiary of Volvo, the electric car company plans to build on the momentum of its first set of vehicles with others planned in its fully electric inventory in the future.
Current and Upcoming EVs:
2023 Polestar 3
2024 Polestar 4
2024 Polestar 5
Porsche
Porsche, known for its luxurious performance cars, is also moving into the EV era. The car company first debuted the all-electric Taycan. Now, the company plans to offer its Macan SUV as an electric vehicle for the 2024 model year.
Current and Upcoming EVs:
2022 Porsche Taycan
2024 Porsche Macan EV
RAM
Ram expects to step into the electric car industry — well, kind of. The company plans on releasing its most popular truck, the Ram 1500, as an EV in 2024. It also expects the pickup truck will offer up to 500 miles of range on a full charge.
Upcoming EVs:
2024 Ram 1500 E
Rivian
California-based electric car company Rivian is among the most promising startups in the EV era with its release of the all-electric 2022 R1T pickup truck and 2022 R1S SUV. In addition to producing these adventure-ready electric vehicles for consumers, Rivian is making all-electric delivery vans for Amazon. The online behemoth is a major backer in Rivian, which has raised billions of dollars in funding. Other backers include Ford and Cox Automotive, parent of Kelley Blue Book.
Current EVs:
2023 Rivan R1S
2023 Rivan R1T
Sony
Consumer electronics giant Sony ise plotting a leap into the car industry. While still in the prototype phase, the company wants to offer two vehicles: the VISION-S 01 sedan and VISION-S 02 SUV. There is no timeline for when the company plans to make the car available for purchase.
What seems even more certain is Sony’s partnership with Honda on a new electric car under the brand name Afeela. There isn’t much known about the collaboration, but plans call for an affordable EV.
Upcoming EVs:
Sony VISION-S 01 (TBD)
Sony VISION-S 02 (TBD)
Afeela (2026)
Subaru
Subaru has released its first fully electric vehicle, the 2023 Subaru Solterra. The electric SUV has an EPA-estimated range of up to 228 miles and all-wheel drive. The Solterra’s starting price is $44,995.
Current EVs:
2023 Subaru Solterra
Tesla
Tesla began releasing futuristic electric cars in 2008 with its Roadster. Since then, the company kept its foot on the gas — make that the accelerator pedal — producing a best-selling EV lineup. After making sedans and SUVs, Tesla is promising the Cybertruck pickup. The hype around the Cybertruck has continued to spark interest since Tesla first announced the vehicle in 2019, but the pickup has faced delays. The Cybertruck rolled some trucks off the line, but mass production comes this year.
Current and Upcoming EVs:
2024 Tesla Model 3
2024 Tesla Model Y
2024 Tesla Model X
2024 Tesla Model S
2024 Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Roadster (TBD)
Toyota
People may not know that Toyota briefly manufactured an all-electric model of its ever-popular RAV4, but it was discontinued in 2014. Perhaps even more unknown is that Toyota made the SUV in collaboration with Tesla. Now Toyota has released the all-electric Toyota bZ4X crossover, a cousin to the Subaru Solterra. Toyota said it hopes to offer dozens of electrified models by 2025 and be carbon neutral by 2050.
For now, there’s limited availability of the Toyota bZ4X.
Current EVs:
2024 Toyota bZ4X
VinFast
VinFast is a Vietnamese EV company bringing 2- and 3-row SUVs to the United States. Pricing for the 2-row VinFast VF8 starts at $49,000 plus a battery subscription, and the 3-row VinFast VF9 is slated to start at 83,000 plus a battery subscription.
The company is taking reservations for the 2023 vehicles and offers limited availability for a leased VF8 City Edition vehicle in California.
Current EVs:
2023 VinFast VF8
2023 VinFast VF9 (California only)
2024 VinFast VF6
2024 VinFast VF7
Volkswagen
Volkswagen is working hard to bring the electric future to all of its cars. The ID.4, which debuted in 2021, is its latest example, following initial efforts like the Golf EV. But this is just the start. The company plans to bring the ID.Buzz minibus to the American market in 2024. The car company said it wants to release 70 electric vehicles by 2030 as part of its carbon-neutral plans by 2050.
Current and Upcoming EVs:
2024 Volkwagen ID.4
2024 Volkswagen ID. Buzz
Volvo
Volvo’s first EV was the XC40 Recharge SUV, introduced for the 2021 model year. It second is a sportier sibling called the C40 Recharge. The EV starts at $53,550. Similar to other car companies, Volvo sees its future as fully electric by 2030.
The Swedish car manufacturer also plans more EVs in the pipeline for the next few years. This will come as a crossover, the XC60, and the SUV EX90.
Current and Upcoming EVs:
2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge
2024 Volvo C40 Recharge
2024 Volvo EX90
2024 Volvo XC60
Electric Car Companies
- Acura
- Apple
- Aspark
- Atlis Motors
- Audi
- BMW
- Bollinger
- Cadillac
- Canoo
- Chevrolet
- Dodge
- Faraday Future
- Fisker
- Ford
- Genesis
- GMC
- Honda
- Hyundai
- Jaguar
- Jeep
- Kia
- Lexus
- Lotus
- Lucid
- Mazda
- Mercedes Benz
- Mini
- Nissan
- Pininfarina
- Polestar
- Porsche
- RAM
- Rivian
- Sony
- Subaru
- Tesla
- Toyota
- VinFast
- Volkswagen
- Volvo