14 exciting electric sports cars coming soon

​​​​​​​When electric cars first entered the mainstream market, the primary focus was on hatchbacks and SUVs. 

In modern times, though, electric power has been applied to a variety of vehicle bodystyles, and we are now starting to see an increasing number of sports cars powered by batteries. 

When you think about it, electric power makes sense for a sports car. EVs offer instant torque and incredibly high levels of performance, while other key features, such as dynamic handling and weight reduction, are constantly being improved. 

As technology for electric sports cars improves, so does the number of options on the market. But which should you be most excited for? 

We’ve compiled a list of the most exciting electric sports cars coming soon, so read on to find out more… 

Alpine A110

The next-generation of Alpine’s engaging A110 will only be offered with electric power, but don’t think it’ll lose its lightweight, dynamic character.

Alpine says it will actually weigh less than its combustion-engined rivals, despite the switch to EV. 

The French car maker hasn’t revealed specification details yet, but we do know it will have a completely unique interior, and not one borrowed from Renault.

The Alpine A290 hot hatch, for example, uses the interior from the Renault 5. 

Alpine A310

The Alpine A310, an electric 2+2 tourer, is set to become the pinnacle of the French firm's electric sports car range.

This model will position Alpine as a direct rival to prestigious marques such as Porsche, Maserati, and Lotus.

Alpine's new A310 takes its name from a four-seat coupé produced in the 1970s, which featured radical styling.

The company plans to position the A310 as a more practical option than the upcoming A110 EV, mirroring the relationship between the Porsche 718 Cayman and the 911. Alpine hopes to replicate the success of the Porsche brand with this strategy.

Alpine Cabriolet

By 2030, Alpine plans to introduce two convertible models.

These will be drop-top variants of its next-generation A110 sports car and its fastback GT, the latter of which is intended to rival the Porsche 911.

As we mentioned before, the current eight-year-old petrol-engined A110 will be succeeded by an electric second-generation model next year.

This new version will utilise the Alpine Performance Platform (APP) and will be available as both a coupé and a roadster.

BMW i3

The new BMW i3 will be a crucial addition to the German car maker’s model line-up, and will arrive next year as the first fully electric member of the 3 Series family.

The figures are impressive. It will offer a driving range of more than 804km (500 miles), and BMW chief Oliver Zipse has also promised that it will deliver “sheer driving pleasure”.

It will be the second model to arrive as part of the firm’s Neue Klasse lineup, with a variety of power outputs. The one most relevant to this list, though, is the dual-motor BMW iX3 50 xDrive, which will produce 464bhp and 479lb-ft, along with a sizable 108kWh battery. 

Caterham Project V

We’ve been waiting for Caterham’s first electric car for several years now, and few details have been made public. 

However, we do know that the dynamic sports car will be equipped with an electric motor supplied by Yamaha.

The Project V concept featured a single motor producing 268bhp and benefitted from a 0-100kph (0-62mph) time of just 4.5sec. 

We’ll have to be a bit more patient for its arrival.

Ferrari Elettrica

Ferrari's inaugural electric vehicle is set to be a four-door, four-seater GT, rather than a supercar, despite its formidable performance. 

Described as Maranello's seventh independent model line, this electric GT is positioned as the spiritual successor to V12-powered models like the FF and GTC4 Lusso.

It is expected to deliver around 1000bhp from four motors, offering stunning acceleration and featuring advanced technology, including a wild new chassis and active suspension derived from the F80.

Genesis GV60 Magma

Genesis has described the GV60 Magma as a “luxury GT with the agility of a track car”. The flagship of the Genesis GV60 range, the Magma is effectively a Hyundai Ioniq 5 N beneath the metal. 

The electric motors deliver a combined maximum output of 641bhp and 583lb ft, enabling four-wheel drive. The power is split between the axles, with the front motor providing 222bhp (or 235bhp in Boost mode) and the rear motor contributing 378bhp (rising to 406bhp in Boost).

The GV60 Magma utilizes an 84kWh battery and an 800V electrical architecture, enabling rapid charging at up to 240kW. Its performance figures include a 0-100kph (0-62mph) acceleration time of 3.4 seconds using the launch control function, and a 0-124mph time of 10.9 seconds.

Honda NSX

The Honda NSX is tipped to return with electric power in the coming years as part of the Japanese firm’s radical new EV line-up. Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe has confirmed the company is actively "researching sports cars in the EV era." 

This revelation followed the debut of the Saloon concept, which is set to launch the new 0 Series line-up. Mibe went further, stating there is already a sports car at Honda's R&D centre.

Honda's premium US brand, Acura, has offered a glimpse of its electric supercar concept. Early images suggest an aggressive, cab-forward profile that echoes the mid-engined design of the NSX.

However, neither Acura nor Honda has confirmed a date for the full reveal, nor has Honda officially acknowledged a link to the project.

Longbow Speedster

Longbow, a British EV start-up, has unveiled a "full-speed driving prototype" of its upcoming ultra-light electric sports car, the Speedster. The company claims the prototype was developed in a remarkably short timeframe- approximately one-third of the time typically required by a traditional car manufacturer.

The Longbow Speedster, from a company incorporated only in 2023, is progressing rapidly, moving from initial design sketches to a running prototype in just six months. Customer deliveries are anticipated by the end of 2026.

Despite being fitted with a 52kWh battery, inverter, and a rear-mounted electric motor, the Speedster is expected to weigh a mere 895kg. While final power figures are pending, it will produce "at least 200kW," or 270bhp. Production models are calculated to achieve a 0-62mph acceleration time of just 3.5 seconds and a WLTP range of 442km (275 miles). 

Peugeot e-208 GTi

The celebrated GTi badge is back at Peugeot, adorning the brand's first electric performance car. This hot hatch, derived from the e-208, is positioned as a direct competitor to its French rival, the Alpine A290.

Its arrival signifies the revival of one of motoring's most iconic performance monikers, following the discontinuation of the 308 GTi in 2021. Furthermore, it marks Peugeot's return to the hot car segment after the 508 PSE was phased out at the end of 2024.

The car's powertrain, which includes a mechanical limited-slip differential, is mounted at the front and produces 278bhp and 254lb ft. This represents a substantial power increase compared to the 154bhp output of the standard e-208.

The 1596kg hatchback boasts a 0-100kph (0-62mph) time of 5.7 seconds, which is 0.2 seconds faster than the 255bhp Mini John Cooper Works Electric and 0.7 seconds quicker than the 217bhp Alpine A290 GT Performance. Its top speed is rated at 112mph.

Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman

One of the best all-around sports cars ever made, the Porsche 718, will receive an electric powertrain. 

Porsche will pull the covers off the 718 Boxster EV roadster first, with the Cayman coupé due to be shown, as with previous model generations, six months after that.

To maintain a light and nimble driving experience, the battery pack will be positioned behind the driver, mimicking the layout of a mid-engined internal combustion engine (ICE) car, rather than being placed under the floor. This configuration is intended to optimize balance and allow for the lowest possible driving position.

While no official figures have been released, the motors are anticipated to be derived from the larger Taycan model, which offers power outputs ranging from 402bhp to a maximum of 1019bhp.

Toyota FT-Se

The Toyota FT-Se concept would be the first electric sports car from its Gazoo Racing performance division. 

Revealed all the way back in 2023 at the Tokyo motor show, company boss Koji Sato vowed the machine would be small, low, light and fun, adding that the production version of the high-performance EV will arrive with a driving feel unlike anything else on the road today.

With a wheelbase of 2650mm, the FT-Se is similarly sized to the current Toyota GR Supra. Its dimensions are 4380mm in length, 1895mm in width, and 1220mm in height.

The vehicle is anticipated to utilize Toyota's new Performance lithium-ion battery pack for power. This battery technology, slated for production vehicles in 2026, is projected to boost range to approximately 497 miles while simultaneously reducing costs by as much as 40%.

Volkswagen ID Polo GTI

The Volkswagen ID Polo GTI, set to be the German marque's first dedicated electric hot hatch, will launch in 2027 with 223bhp.

Its arrival follows the reveal of last year's ID GTI concept. Volkswagen confirmed the sporty EV, along with the production version of the ID 2all concept (to be called the ID Polo), at the Munich motor show, where it showcased production versions of both vehicles.

The ID Polo GTI is expected to use the largest ID Polo battery pack, which is 56kWh. While this option is yet to be officially confirmed, in the standard ID Polo this battery offers a range of approximately 450km (280 miles).