Wired magazine has selected the 18 best electric cars that will be launched around the world in 2024, take a look. This article is from compilation and I hope it can inspire you. After years of waiting, Tesla is finally delivering its first batch of Cybertrucks in 2023. Of course, we'll have to see if the many development quality issues have been ironed out, but thankfully, now that it's been delivered to (a very select few) customers, we don't have to include this car in our annual guide anymore.
At the same time, Tesla also needs to consider other issues, such as recalling almost all electric vehicles sold in the United States so far to repair faults in the autonomous driving system, while also fending off the impact of competing brands. BYD Auto has caught up with Tesla in sales, and although global sales growth is slowing, it is expected to soon surpass Tesla and become the global leader.
Traditional automakers are only going to produce all-electric vehicles faster, and the sheer number of electric vehicles in 2024 illustrates that. We hope these future car designers will seize the opportunities inherent in electric vehicle architecture and be less macho and more inclusive in their designs.
Here's our comprehensive guide to what to watch out for in the electric car world in 2024.
1. Kia EV3 (KiaEV3)
KiaEV3
Kia's EV3 electric compact SUV debuted as a concept last year and will actually launch in 2024. Kia hopes to create a practical and "fun to drive" model. If nothing else, it will be very similar to the scaled-down EV9 that appeared in last year's selection. Kia plans to launch a series of small electric cars like the EV3, priced from $35,000 to $50,000. The EV3's windshield has been pushed forward, while those strong, square wheel arches are cut at asymmetric angles, just like the EV9. The disconnected C-pillar gives the roof a floating effect. The interior of the car should be made of environmentally friendly materials and equipped with mini tables that can be rotated in length, position and angle. The bench-style rear seats fold upward for storage of bulky items such as electric scooters and bicycles.
2. Hyundai Ioniq5N (HyundaiIoniq5N)
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It's no secret that we're fans of Hyundai's recent design direction, and we approve of the "original" 2021 Ioniq5. But some elements of the Ioniq5, such as the sharp corners in the middle of the front bumper and the flared wheel arches, may not be as eye-catching as one might think. What is gratifying is that this facelift model, which will be launched in 2024 and is named Ioniq5N, has weakened the original design. Then there's the performance upgrade: after pressing the NGrinBoost button, the torque and power will reach 478kW/650PS. If you like to drive sideways, drift technology can also help you maintain the sliding angle. Other highlights include bucket seats positioned 20mm lower than in base spec, a lip spoiler on the lower part of the front bumper and a rear diffuser with "eye-catching" glow-in-the-dark orange accents.
3. Hyundai Ioniq7 (HyundaiIoniq7)
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Kia's EV9 is now available, and Hyundai Motor Group's next large eSUV will be the Ioniq7. The car is expected to have built-in autonomous driving technology and strong endurance. The interior will likely be borrowed from the excellent Ioniq6. The side profile of the Ioniq7 shows a steeply sloping windshield and a sloping roofline at the rear, which is different from the boxy Kia EV9, and both are based on the same E-GMP platform. In the UK, the EV9 comes with a 99.8kWh battery that drives either a 201hp single motor or a 379hp twin motor. The EV9 is said to have a range of nearly 350 miles on a single charge, similar to the Ioniq7. It will also feature an excellent 800-volt charging system that can charge the battery from 10% to 80% in 25 minutes.
The Ioniq7 is expected to be one of the last models to use Hyundai Group's E-GMP platform. In 2025, we will see the first models based on the next generation electric vehicle platform: eM and eS. The eM's single-charge cruising range will be increased by 50% and support level three or higher autonomous driving. It will also use the group's "integrated modular architecture" to standardize key components such as batteries and electric motors. eS is an electric vehicle platform for commercial purpose-built vehicles, such as those used for cargo transportation.
4. Range Rover Electric
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Land Rover has spent a lot of time on this, and the all-electric Range Rover is finally scheduled to go into production in 2024. Land Rover has begun road testing in a variety of conditions, including minus 40 degrees Celsius in Sweden and 50 degrees Celsius in Dubai. Like Kia and Hyundai now, the all-electric Range Rover will use an 800-volt fast-charging architecture. Range is also expected to reach 400 miles. Not only will the Range Rover be extremely quiet thanks to its electric powertrain, active noise cancellation is also confirmed. For those who can't wait to get their hands on the car, pre-orders are available now.
5. Ford Explorer
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Due to battery problems, the Ford Explorer has been delayed by half a year and will be launched in the summer of 2024. It rides on VW's MEB platform (which all ID. models ride on) and will likely use the same battery and motor options, so a range of 335 miles from a 52kWh or 77kWh battery and power between 201 and 335bhp. The electric car, designed in the US but built in Germany at Ford's new Cologne Electric Vehicle Center, is currently limited to the EU, but if it takes off, who knows? The car will be available in two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive versions, with fast charging from 10 to 80 percent taking just 25 minutes. The interior of the car is also a highlight, with the audio equipment being as wide as the instrument panel.
6. Polestar 4
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Polestar 4 is a distinctive SUV coupe. Just look at the rear of the car and you'll know why. Polestar has completely eliminated the rear window. The most powerful twin-motor 4 will use a 102kWh battery and have a range of 350 miles (as measured by WLTP), making it the highest-performance Polestar yet. The long-range single-motor car has 272bhp and a range of 372 miles (WLTP). The car is equipped with two-way charging and has on-board charging so you can use the car’s battery to power small appliances. The brand relies on the functionality of high-definition screens to replace old-fashioned rearview mirrors. The roof-mounted rear camera is said to provide a wider field of view with real-time footage. The technology isn't new - Land Rover has been using ClearSight camera mirrors for years - but Polestar is the first to exploit its full potential in its designs. Why? Better aerodynamics: The drag coefficient of the 4 is only 0.26.
7. Porsche MacanEV (PorscheMacanEV)
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People have been waiting since the launch of the Taycan in 2019, and the all-electric Macan will finally appear in people's sights in 2024. (We'll have to wait a little longer for the planned all-electric 718 Boxster and Cayman, though). Porsche's second electric car has been built from the ground up for a new powertrain, with a dual-motor configuration delivering up to 603bhp, while a 100kWh battery provides at least 310 miles of range. Inside, there's a 12.3-inch main touchscreen running a new Porsche User Interface, which is said to better integrate electric drive features like smart routing and real-time updates of public fast-charging points.
8. Audi Q6e-tron (AudiQ6e-tron)
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Audi's new eSUV, which slots between the smaller Q4 e-tron and larger Q8 e-tron, rides on Audi's next-generation electric vehicle platform, known as PPE, shared with Porsche, which will also be used in the aforementioned Macan electric vehicle. The platform uses an 800-volt architecture, much like existing Kia and Hyundai vehicles, has an all-new electric motor and is powered by a 93.0-kilowatt-hour battery that uses a prismatic lithium-ion cell, giving it a higher energy density. The rear motor is the main source of power, and the front motor is used for acceleration and traction. When combined, the Q6 will achieve a speed from 0 to 60 in 6 seconds (4.5 seconds for the SQ6). We hope the prototype's headlight technology, which projects text and video, will make it into series production.
9.NimbusOne
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“Your three-wheeled chariot is waiting for you,” is the tagline for this nimble two-seat urban electric vehicle. The sub-$10,000 car, due in 2024, not only looks fun to drive, but also has impressive numbers: 0 to 30 mph in 3 seconds; 93 miles of electric range; 370 miles per gallon; front airbags, ABS, ADAS, and a steel frame; and a replaceable 9-kilowatt-hour battery that can be fully charged in 5.4 hours from a household outlet. There will be two Nimbus versions, with the One having a top speed of 50 mph and the OneS having a top speed of 75 mph. But its real advantage is its slender three-wheel design, which is as narrow as a motorcycle and maintains balance by leaning into turns, making the Nimbus ideal for zipping through traffic.
10. BMW i42024 (BMWi42024)
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The BMW i4 has always been a popular model for the German automaker, and rightfully so. But it will get a little better thanks to the 2024 refresh. Although it was discovered to be camouflaged during the test drive, it seems that the exterior design has not been changed much. The radar on the front of the car remains on one side, and the design of the bumper looks basically unchanged, but the headlights use a new LED logo. However, the rear bumper is likely to be redesigned, along with updated taillights. The current i4 has an 80kWh battery and has a range of up to 365 miles, but the Model 3 Long Range has a range of 391 miles, so BMW is expected to address that and launch the new iDrive9 infotainment system.
11. Lotus Emeya (LotusEmeya)
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Following on from the SUVletre we so recognized, Lotus has launched its first super GT model to take on the Porsche Taycan. The four-door electric car will go into production in 2024, becoming the British brand's third electric model after the Eletre and the long-delayed Evija supercar. It is said that this top model equipped with adaptive air suspension system and active aerodynamics system will reach 893 horsepower and accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in only 2.8 seconds. Rumor has it that the Lotus will charge the 102-kilowatt-hour battery pack from 10 to 80 percent capacity in 18 minutes at 350 kilowatts. As for range, Lotus says the Emeya can drive from Amsterdam to Paris on a single charge, so the maximum range is expected to be about 315 miles.
12. BYD SealU (BYDSealU)
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BYD will launch its fourth electric vehicle in the UK in early 2024, continuing to maintain its global dominance in electric vehicles. The Seal U will be the brand's first SUV model for British customers, as its larger seven-seat model is only available in left-hand drive. SealU is a pure electric vehicle that uses BYD's e-Platform 3.0. As an electric mid-size SUV, SealU aims to benchmark the Volkswagen ID.4 and Ford Explorer. It will have two battery capacities: 71 kWh and 87 kWh. The smaller battery has a range of 261 miles and the larger one has a range of 311 miles, but both will have a 218-horsepower electric motor. For the 71 kWh model, charging from 30% to 80% takes just 28 minutes.
13. Volvo EX30 (VolvoEX30)
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Volvo wants attention to focus on the news that it will launch a "great value" electric car in 2024 designed to attract new customers, rather than the seven-seat electric EX90, which was originally scheduled to hit the road in late 2023 but was delayed due to more software development. The entry-level EX30 is available in three models: single motor 51 kWh, single motor 69 kWh and high-performance dual motor 69 kWh. As we said in our review: “The range-topping model features NMC batteries, dual electric motors, all-wheel drive and an output of 315 kW (428 hp), and accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.6 seconds. This makes it Volvo’s ‘fastest accelerating car ever’.”
Rising Chinese electric car brands: In addition to BYD, which has already made significant progress in Western markets, there are many Chinese car manufacturers that will make waves in 2024. Although foreign friends may not be familiar with these brands, the release of these cars may be more important, because China's innovation and technological progress will soon affect or enter the EU and US electric car markets.
14. Ideal Mega (LiAutoMega)
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On the Mega, Li Auto has put aerodynamics front and center in a multi-purpose vehicle, but the legroom in the third row has reached the level of a German sedan. The company's first all-electric car can charge up to 500 kilometers in 12 minutes and is likely to be equipped with its latest NOA system, which has "valet parking" capabilities (the driver drops off at the entrance of the parking lot and the car is said to find a space on its own, which can then be summoned later) and fully autonomous urban driving capabilities. But exports are not expected to materialize until at least 2025.
15.LuxeedS7 (LuxeedS7)
LuxeedS7 (LuxeedS7)
The Zhijie S7 is jointly built by Huawei and Chery, and its market positioning is a direct competitor of Tesla's high-end Model S. The car uses the Hongmeng operating system (HarmonyOS) and an excellent autonomous driving system, which can achieve city-level autonomous driving. While you still need to keep your hands on the wheel, that's because of the system, not because the car can't drive itself. According to CLTC test standards, the cruising range can reach 855 kilometers. The actual cruising range is approximately 371 kilometers. It can travel 215 kilometers in 5 minutes of charging. There's no word on exports yet, but Chery is China's largest car exporter, so it's possible the S7 will be available abroad soon.
16. Xiaomi SU7 (XiaomiSU7)
Xiaomi SU7 (XiaomiSU7)
Not much is known concretely about the electric car yet, but it's an exciting model considering Xiaomi's background in smartphones and smart homes; the company will go head-to-head with Huawei's cars, but has less experience in that area. It is said that there will be two powertrains to choose from: a basic rear-wheel drive version with a power output of 220 kW (295 hp; 299 PS); and a more powerful all-wheel drive version with a power output of 495 kW (664 hp; 673 PS). Top speed is limited to 130 mph on base models and 165 mph on all-wheel-drive models.
17.XPeng G6 (XPengG6)
Xiaopeng G6 (XPengG6)
This excellent electric car will be launched in China in June 2023 and will enter selected Western European markets in 2024. We love the G9, but the smaller G6 comes in two forms: a base single-engine 296-hp (221-kilowatt) rear-wheel drive version, or an all-wheel-drive version with 480 hp (360 kilowatts). The basic battery has a capacity of 66 kWh, while the larger battery has a capacity of 87.5 kWh. At the launch event, Xpeng Motors announced that the G6 is equipped with a fast charging function that can add 300 kilometers of range in just 10 minutes, thanks to the brand's new modular SEPA2.0 platform.
18.JiYueROBO-02 (JiYueROBO-02)
JiYueROBO-02 (JiYueROBO-02)
This is the second car jointly launched by Geely and Baidu, following ROBO-1. The car will heavily use Baidu's self-driving technology, but unlike Baidu's self-driving taxi service, the car is not confirmed to use Level 4 self-driving technology. It's supposed to be built on Geely's impressive SEA architecture, so we could see an 800-volt electrical system with at least 400 kilowatts of power, coupled with a huge central control screen.