New electric cars coming in 2024

Close News 12 mins read 25 March 2024 A big year looms for the UK’s electric car market, as all major car makers are bring forced to sell a significantly greater ratio of EVs under the new zero emission vehicle mandate. In simple terms, slightly more than one in every five cars that a firm sells in the UK during 2024 will need to emit no carbon; and without a hydrogen fuelling infrastructure to speak of, those cars are bound to be battery-electric. It's a good thing, then, that most brands are set to massively expand their EV offerings over the coming months. Autocar Electric New entrants range from properly affordable options like the Citroën ë-C3 and Dacia Spring to multi-million pound works of art like the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. There’s something arriving to suit everyone. Read on for our guide to the all-new electric cars going on sale in 2024 – or, if you’re curious to see what petrol and hybrid cars are also on the way, check our full list of the new cars worth waiting for. Abarth 600e The fun-focused version of Fiat’s cute new electric crossover is expected to receive a similar set of chassis tweaks as the smaller Abarth 500e, riding lower and stiffer to improve handling. It may also gain a slight power uplift compared with the base car’s 154bhp, plus an Abarth-typical lurid paintjob and more aggressive styling. Everything we know about the Abarth 600e Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale Alfa Romeo’s new supercar will offer both petrol and electric powertrains, with the latter deploying three motors for a combined output of 739bhp. As its name might suggest, just 33 examples will be built, with Alfa remaining tight-lipped about how many of these will be electric.  Everything we know about the Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale Alfa Romeo Milano Alfa’s first mainstream EV will be a sporting sibling of the Jeep Avenger, taking Alfa Romeo back into the B-segment for the first time since the Mito was retired. It's set to have a dual-motor, four-wheel-drive powertrain and a chassis prioritising engaging handling. A hotter Quadrifoglio version is also under consideration. Everything we know about the Alfa Romeo Milano Aiways U5 The Aiways U5 is a competent, if uninspiring, family SUV from China that has been on sale in mainland Europe since 2020. It’s set to go on sale in the UK later this year, priced to rival the Skoda Enyaq. Read our Aiways U5 review Latest Reviews Volkswagen ID 7 View all car reviews Back to top Alpine A290 Alpine’s push into the mainstream market will begin with the A290, an electric hot hatch based on the forthcoming new Renault 5. It has been designed to prioritise agility, with torque vectoring to simulate a traditional limited-slip differential on the front-mounted motor and a series of chassis upgrades including hydraulic bump-stops to improve the ride without compromising handling, plus the four-piston brakes from the A110.  Everything we know about the Alpine A290 Alpine GT X-Over Alongside the A290 will be an entry into the critical C-SUV class, based on the CMF-EV platform of the Renault Mégane E-Tech. It's expected to be a similar proposition to the Lotus Eletre and Polestar 3: a luxurious model with sufficient space for a family yet also a sporting character. Everything we know about the Alpine GT X-Over Audi A6 E-tron The arrival of the electric A6 will bring with it a major shake-up in how Audi badges its cars: ICE models will receive odd-numbered designations, while EVs will use even numbers. The new A6 will be based on the PPE architecture (also used by the new Q6), delivering ranges north of 400 miles and the potential for power outputs above 500bhp. Everything we know about the Audi A6 E-tron Audi Q6 E-tron Audi has prioritised efficiency for the A6’s chunky equivalent, deploying trick silicon-carbide semiconductors to minimise energy wastage. The result is a range of 373 miles from a battery of around 100kWh – on a par with the likes of the BMW iX.  Read our Audi Q6 E-tron prototype review BMW i5 Touring Want a posh electric estate? Until now, your only option has been the Cross Turismo and Sport Turismo versions of the Porsche Taycan, but that will soon change as BMW grafts a hatchback boot onto the i5 saloon. Expect this to significantly improve luggage capacity, with a minimal compromise in terms of range and performance. Back to top Everything we know about the BMW i5 Touring BMW iX2 The second-generation version of BMW’s entry-level coupé-SUV gains an electric powertrain packing 308bhp and 364lb ft. It touts an official range of 279 miles and a maximum charging rate of 130kW. Everything we know about the BMW iX2 BYD Seal U Chinese giant BYD will expand its European line-up later this year with its foil to the Tesla Model Y, dubbed the Seal U. It's based on the same e-Platform 3.0 as the impressive Seal saloon, with batte