The most important electric SUVs and pick-up trucks coming soon

EVs are becoming more and more common, and the rate at which they are being introduced isn't slowing down any time soon.

However, SUVs, crossovers and pick-up trucks are still more popular and numerous, and it’s likely that they will stay that way.

With that in mind, most manufacturers are combing electric power with a higher ride height and potentially more practicality to entice buyers.

So, here are the most important SUVs and pick-ups powered by electricity coming soon.

Scout Terra / Traveller

What?

Volkswagen is reviving the historic American 4x4 brand International Harvester, and has revealed two near-production concepts to drum-up interest. They will both be EVs with the option of a petrol range extender.

When?

We expect a full reveal to happen early in 2026 with deliveries starting before the end of that year. It may come to Europe and the rest of the world after 2027.

Price?

Scout say they’re aiming to cost from $50,000, which if right is very competitive with Rivian and Hummer rivals. We expect most models to cost at least $60,000.

Range?

With a large battery and small petrol engine onboard, the Scout siblings should do 800km (500 miles) when drawing from both power sources.

Volkswagen ID 2 X

What

If you’re after a very different sort of rugged electric Volkswagen, then you’re in luck. The ID 2 X will be a raised, rough road ready version of the ID city car, and so will be super affordable while allowing owners to venture a bit further down gravel tracks.

When?

Likely to be revealed before the end of 2025, with customer deliveries due in the middle of 2026.

Price?

In VW’s latest drive for affordability, we anticipate prices to start at roughly 25,000 euros (£22,500) and rise to 35,000 euros (£32,500).

Range?

To remain competitive in the class, even the cheapest model will be capable of 350km (220 miles) on a charge, with big battery models likely to be able to do 450km (280 miles).

Volvo EX60

What?

Volvo’s bestseller, the XC60, is finally being electrified. It will compete with the BMW iX3, Mercedes GLC EV and forthcoming Range Rover Velar for premium family SUV sales.

When?

We should see the first pictures by the end of the year, with customer deliveries by the end of 2026.

Price?

Volvo is increasingly pushing itself into the premium market, so expect prices to start at £60,000 (70,000 euros/$70,000) with the most expensive variants pushing six figures.

Range?

To remain competitive with rivals, the EX60 will boast a range of between 600 and 700km (375 and 435 miles).

Range Rover Velar

What?

Range Rovers have gradually been getting more swoopy, and the forthcoming Velar looks to be taking that to new levels in a bid to improve aerodynamics and maximise range.

When?

We will see a reveal in the middle of 2026, with deliveries due by the end of 2026.

Price?

Although a revival for the Volvo EX60, it is likely to cost a fair bit more, we anticipate a starting price of £70,000 (80,000 euros/$80,000).

Range?

Befitting of its more premium positioning, the new Velar should be capable of at least 640km (400 miles) on every charge.

Alpine A390

The A390 is the French brand's introduction to the world of SUVs. Similar in profile to the Nissan Ariya - with which it shares a similar platform - it will become a rival to the Audi SQ6 E-tron and Porsche Macan Electric.

With 350kW (470hp) from a tri-motor setup, it’s a similar size to the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and will cost from roughly 75,000 euros. Range comes in at 550km (342 miles).

Expected deliveries: late 2025

Picture: revealed production model

Aston Martin EV

Aston’s first EV was due in 2025, but this has now been pushed back due to low consumer demand.

When it arrives, expect a high-riding, four-wheel-drive electric GT which won’t directly replace the combustion-powered DBX.

It will use four motors for a combined output of up to 1120kW (1500hp).

Expected deliveries: 2027

Audi Q6 Sportback 4x4 Dakar

Expected to go on sale in 2025, the Q6 Sportback Dakar is a toughened-up, rally-ready version of the regular Q6. It is dramatically taller and wider than the regular car, with a more aggressive-looking front bumper, redesigned lights and thick-walled all-terrain tyres.

Expected deliveries: 2026

Bentley EV

Bentley’s first EV will arrive in 2026 as “the world’s first true luxury urban SUV”, according to the British firm – and it will be one of 10 new EV and plug-in hybrid models to be launched in the space of a decade. The firm's first EV is due next year and will be designed, developed and produced at Bentley's factory in Crewe. 

While Bentley has yet to say how far the car will go on a charge, technical boss Matthias Rabe said "no customer will complain about range". 

Expected deliveries: 2027

Cadillac Vistiq

Splitting the difference between the 2025 Lyriq and Escalade IQ electric SUVs, the 2026 three-row Vistiq will offer 482km (300 miles) of range for $77,395, as well as 0-100km/h (0-62mph) in 3.7sec.

Inside, a 33inch curved display stretches across the dashboard.

Expected deliveries: 2026

Ferrari EV

The world of electric cars might be a new one for Ferrari, but company boss Benedetto Vigna has promised that his first EV will be made "in the right way".

To make sure of that, it has already completed several thousand kilometres of on-road testing and the weight of its batteries will likely be stored deep within its chassis to keep the centre of gravity down. However, it is likely to possess a higher ride height than we would traditionally associate with Ferraris.

Expected deliveries: 2026

Hyundai Ioniq 9

Revealed in 2024 as Hyundai's answer to the Volvo EX90 and Kia EV9, the new electric seven-seater was first shown as a concept a few years ago. It is the brand's largest and most luxurious car yet, and shares its E-GMP platform with the Ioniq 5 crossover and Ioniq 6 saloon.

It will be available from launch with three choices of powertrain. The 160kW (215hp), rear-driven Long-Range car is the most efficient and claims the headline 620km (385-mile) projected maximum range figure, while the 230kW (308hp) dual-motor car returns 515km (320 miles) per charge and the AWD Performance model, with 320kW (429bhp), manages 500km (311 miles).

Expected deliveries: 2025

Hyundai Nexo

The Nexo isn't actually a battery electric car, it's powered by hydrogen. Nevertheless, the result of its propulsive processes are the exact same as an EV - no emissions. 

Under the skin, the latest Nexo is expected to be a significant upgrade on the original car. So expect it to better three 52-litre hydrogen tanks, a 95kW fuel cell stack and a 1.56kWh battery, with a range exceeding 666km (414 miles) between fill-ups.

Expected deliveries: 2026

Jeep Recon

The latest rival to the Land Rover Defender will arrive in 2025 in the form of the 450kW (600hp) Jeep Recon. It comes as part of the American firm's push to reinvigorate itself in Europe, and will feature a 600km (373-mile) electric range and 0-100km/h (0-62mph) time of just 3.5sec.

Built in the US and set to be released there first, it will be offered and positioned as a raw take on off-road Jeeps of old, with options including removable doors and an open-top design, as on the Wrangler which will sit alongside it.

The Recon rides on Stellantis’ STLA Large architecture, which also underpins the Jeep Wagoneer S EV. Stellantis execs have suggested that the Recon (and Wagoneer S) could also be powered by internal combustion, depending on customer preferences, but all three prototypes spotted thus far have been EVs.

Expected deliveries: late 2025

Kia EV2

The affordability-focused Kia EV2 is set to arrive in 2026 as a rival to the new Renault 5 E-Tech. The small, high-riding hatchback will sit on the same on the same E-GMP platform as Kia's flagship electric cars, the EV6 and EV9 SUVs. 

You can expect the car to have a boxy silhouette similar to that of the Soul EV, with column-like headlights like those of the EV9.

Expected deliveries: 2026

Lucid Gravity

After the success of the Air saloon, and its immense 837km (520 mile) range, Lucid is branching out into three-row SUVs.

It will still have 725km (450 miles) of range, but also space for the whole family and the dog.

Expected deliveries: late 2025

Range Rover Electric

Final stage testing is being completed for JLR's flagship ahead of its launch later this year. Until now, it has been shown winter testing in the Arctic Circle with a design that only subtly differentiates it from its pure-combustion and plug-in hybrid derivatives.

Beyond earlier confirmation by JLR that it will use an 800V charging architecture, no specific technical details or performance figures have been given.

Expected deliveries: 2025

Range Rover Sport EV

Arriving next year, the Range Rover Sport EV is being readied as a high-powered rival to the likes of the Lotus Eletre and Porsche Cayenne EV.

The prototype has several key changes over the petrol-engined Range Rover Sport, including a blanked-off grille and covers for the regular version's exhaust pipes.

Its battery pack can be seen set between the front and rear axles, and the charging port is expected to lie behind the conventional fuel filler cap, as it does on the more luxurious Range Rover Electric.

Expected deliveries: 2025

Rivian R2

The excellent Rivian R1S and R1T were deemed to big for European customers, so this slightly smaller R2 will be coming to fill that gap (it’s still almost 5 metres long).

Rivian are targeting a range of 550km (342 miles) and 0-100km/h (0-62mph) time of just 3.2sec.

Expected deliveries: 2026

Rivian R3

Rivian’s smallest electric car will be this, but don’t expect anything too small, it’ll still be Kia EV6 sized, although a bit taller.

Under the retro bodywork will be single, dual and tri-motor powertrains providing a range of over 480km (300 miles) in all forms.

Expected deliveries: 2026

Aehra SUV

The first model to come from Italian EV start-up Aehra will be a $200,000 (£155,000) coupé-SUV designed to carry four NBA basketball players in comfort. It will be powered by a three-motor powertrain outputting 600kW (800hp).

Expected deliveries: early 2026

Alfa Romeo Giulia

The Giulia saloon will move onto Alfa parent firm Stellantis’s radical new STLA Medium platform as it goes electric. It will retain its sporting character, though, in Quadrifoglio spec, it promises to offer outputs of up to 745kW (1000hp).

However, we now expect the saloon to morph into a higher riding fastback crossover, with a similar shape to the closely related DS No8.

Expected deliveries: late 2026

Audi Q9

Audi bosses are plotting a new go-anywhere 4x4 to rival the Land Rover Defender. It could borrow its underpinnings from new sibling brand Scout’s upcoming SUV and pick-up truck, offering steep departure angles and the ground clearance needed to traverse tricky terrain.

Expected deliveries: 2027

Mercedes GLB

Mercedes-Benz has started testing the next generation GLB which will be on the market from 2026. The new model will be launched as either a petrol hybrid or EV. The prototype here is electric.

The GLB will share the MMA platform with the new CLA; both will be available with rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

The 800-volt architecture should be able to charge with up to 320 kW and generate a range of around 400km (250 miles) in 15 minutes. The long-range model with a large battery is expected to have a range of up to 750km (466 miles).

It remains to be seen whether there will also be a slightly smaller GLA in the future or not.

Expected deliveries: 2026

Genesis GV60 Magma

The Genesis GV60 prototype isn’t camera-shy anymore.

In the third quarter of 2025, Genesis will start series production of its first high-performance model, the GV60 Magma. A performance-SUV with N technology. The first prototypes have now been spotted in Europe and are out on the road for testing.

The Genesis GV60 Magma Concept celebrated its world premiere at last year's Goodwood Festival of Speed, and the production version may well be presented there this year.

In terms of performance, the GV60 Magma is speculated to have over 520kW (700hp). In addition to the aeroflaps on the roof, which are otherwise only seen on the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, the GV60 Magma has a very sporty front end with large air intakes.

Expected deliveries: late 2025

Mercedes GLC

This is the best look yet at the new fully electric Mercedes-Benz GLC for 2026. The latest prototypes show a close look at the new front and the new rear end.

In addition to the finished headlights, which still lack the final lamp graphics in the form of a star as daytime running lights, the grille and the straight line of the bonnet can now also be recognised.

Expect the GLC to offer a range surpassing 650km (400 miles) in long range form, and a price beyond 70,000 euros (£60,000).

Expected deliveries: late 2026

Nissan Leaf

Seen testing in North America, the new Leaf will have a more global positioning than its predecessor, which focused on the European and Japanese markets primarily.

As such it will have a higher ride height and adopt a look similar to the larger Ariya, but with a Kicks- and Murano-inspired lighting theme. The Leaf’s new attitude was previewed by Nissan’s Chill Out concept—which bowed three years ago.

While the current Leaf rides on an out-dated, Nissan Versa-based platform, this SUV-flavoured replacement will ride on an adaptation of the Alliance CMF-EV platform, which also underpins Nissan’s Ariya EV.

As a sister car to the Renault Scenic, we expect either a 60kWh or 87kWh battery – for ranges between 420km (260 miles) and 620km (385 miles) – and a choice of either a 168bhp or 215bhp motor on the front axle. Four-wheel drive is likely to be an option.

Expected deliveries: late 2025

Smart #5

Smart has revealed the #5 as its biggest model yet – an EV that will attempt to win over buyers of large SUVs with its off-road character.

It will come with a 100kWh battery that is good for 560km (348 miles) of range and, thanks to an 800V electrical architecture, can charge from 10-80% in just 15 minutes.

It sits on the same Geely SEA2 platform as the smaller #1 and #3 crossovers, the #5 measures 4705mm long, 1920mm wide and 1705mm tall – a similar size to the new Peugeot 5008, although it’s not a seven-seater.

Expected deliveries: late 2025

Alfa Romeo Stelvio

Alfa Romeo is putting the finishing touches on the next-generation Stelvio, having started to phase out the current-generation SUV and its sibling, the Giulia.

Images of a Stelvio prototype testing in northern Sweden reveal that it's a significantly longer car than the current one and appears to have a more rakish roofline.

Up front, it takes clear inspiration from the smaller Alfa Romeo Junior but gets a different look that splits the headlights and daytime running units into two sections, with the latter set just below the lip of the bonnet.

The platform can support battery packs with capacities of up to 118kWh – claimed to yield ranges of up to 500 miles – as well as “extreme” powertrains with more shove than the Dodge Challenger Hellcat’s supercharged V8.

However, former Alfa Romeo boss Jean-Philippe Imparato previously said the hot Quadrifoglio version of the new Stelvio-twinned Giulia would pack “around 1000hp”.

Expected deliveries: early 2026

Toyota Tacoma EV

Little is known about this production-ready looking concept that Toyota teased last year. We expect to learn more soon, but in the meantime Toyota could be waiting for the interest in EVs, especially in America, to pick up again.

Expected deliveries: 2026

BMW iX3

The next era of BMW will arrive in September, with the first Neue Klasse electric car, iX3 SUV, confirmed to be revealed at the Munich motor show.

Previewed last year by the bold Neue Klasse Vision X concept (cover), the second-generation iX3 will be the first of BMW's new family of EVs, riding on the Gen6 platform, which promises significant improvements in range, functionality and cost.

Specific details on the Gen6 platform remain under wraps, but BMW has confirmed it will be equipped with 800V electrical hardware for rapid charging and accommodate batteries that are 20% more energy-dense than today's packs - boosting range by as much as 30% and efficiency by 20%.

Expected deliveries: early 2026

Jeep Cherokee EV

Jeep is priming the next-generation Cherokee for launch next year, with the new-look SUV set to offer the choice of petrol or electric power.

It's set to be a close relationship of the flagship Jeep Wagoneer S EV (which has already been released), making the switch to Stellantis’s STLA Large platform.

An electric Cherokee is likely to borrow the 600bhp dual-motor, four-wheel-drive powertrain from the Wagoneer S. This is paired with a 118kWh nickel-manganese-cobalt battery in that car, giving it a range of 487km (303 miles), according to the US’s EPA test, which is less lenient than the WLTP regimen used in Europe.

Expected deliveries: 2026

Alpine A490

As part of Alpine’s push into new ‘lifestyle’ segments it will launch D- and E-segment electric SUVs, aiming to translate the A110’s dynamic appeal into more family-friendly packages. The A390 will be the smaller, sportier model, while the rumoured A490 (render pictured) will be larger and boxier. This will require “various technical solutions”, according to the brand’s head of design, Antony Villain, such as torque vectoring and four-wheel steering. “We want something high-performance, sporty and energised,” said Villain. “We don’t want something that just goes in straight lines super-quickly.”

Expected deliveries: 2028

Genesis Neolun (GV90)

Genesis previewed a striking new flagship earlier this year with the Neolun concept, said to be inspired by Korean moon jars. It’s a large luxury SUV that’s set to be closely related to the Kia EV9 and the Hyundai Ioniq 9, deploying the same E-GMP architecture and possibly the same range of powertrains too.

Expected deliveries: 2027

Honda O Series SUV

Honda has ramped up preparations for its new family of next-generation 0 Series EVs by revealing full prototype versions of its radically styled SUV.

The 0 Saloon and 0 SUV are the first of seven planned EVs that will sit on an all-new platform. Both are due to be launched in North America next year before arriving in other markets, including Europe.

Honda describes it as a “mid-size” SUV. It appears to be slightly shorter than the saloon and has a more upright, defined windscreen at the front but it is designed to maximise interior space, with a more MPV-esque rear section that features a squared-off tail.

Expected deliveries: late 2026

Jaguar SUV

Autocar understands that the Jaguar GT will be followed by a Bentley Bentayga-sized electric luxury SUV. It’s likely to offer more than 700km (435 miles) between charges and cost more than £150,000.

Expected deliveries: late 2026

Porsche Cayenne Coupe EV

These are the latest and most revealing spy shots of the new 2027 Cayenne yet. Porsche has taken the Cayenne EV to the Arctic Circle for winter testing. The new Cayenne EV is long-awaited, but we’re expecting to see it late this year or early next year. As well as this coupe bodystyle, it will also be offered as a more traditional SUV.

Expected deliveries: 2026

Kia EV3 GT

The new performance model of the KIA EV3 has now been spotted for the first time. KIA had already announced that it would also be bringing out a GT of the EV3. This EV3 GT prototype can be recognised by the yellow brake callipers and the GT lettering in the headrests. The seats also have a unique design for the EV3 GT. All GT models from KIA have yellow brake callipers. A closer look at the air intake at the front also reveals a new bumper with a slightly different design to the EV3 GT-Line. The rims are unlikely to appear on the KIA EV3 GT in series production, as these are the new rims from the Hyundai Ioniq 6 facelift.

A premiere of the new KIA EV3 GT is not expected until the end of this year or the beginning of next year.

Expected deliveries: early 2026

Jeep Wrangler EV

The iconic Wrangler will receive a radical overhaul in 2028, swapping traditional petrol engines for electric and range-extender powertrains. Unlike the smaller Recon, it will use a traditional body-on-frame chassis, maximising its off-road potential. 

Expected deliveries: 2027

Lamborghini Lanzador

The four-seat Lanzador concept is our first look at Lamborghini’s first EV, set to arrive in 2028. It’s hailed as a “laboratory on wheels” and features an abundance of sustainable materials, including Merino wool, recycled plastics and carbon strands.

Expect it to be related to the incoming Bentley urban SUV.

Expected deliveries: 2028

Land Rover Discovery EV

JLR will reinvent the ailing Discovery brand for its sixth generation by repositioning it in its own “unique territory” and moving it away from its Defender sibling, which has been “cannibalising” sales.

The current Discovery has been on sale since 2017, making it the oldest model in the Land Rover stable.

JLR will attempt to set Discovery apart by moving it into a new space, Autocar understands, possibly by adopting some MPV design elements. The Volkswagen ID Buzz, for example, has been touted as a potential reference.

Given the versatility of the MLA platform, JLR may decide to offer the Discovery with a choice of hybrid and electric powertrains, like it is doing with the Range Rover.

Expected deliveries: 2028

Toyota Hilux

Toyota has taken a major step in the development of hydrogen propulsion with the unveiling of a prototype Toyota Hilux fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV).

Although the company’s first FCEV was a car (the Toyota Mirai, on sale since 2014 and now into its second generation), commercial vehicles’ need for quicker refuelling and longer range than batteries can presently provide makes them a better fit for the technology.

Toyota’s FCEV pick-up truck has a simulated range of 365 miles and a refuelling time similar to that of a diesel. The project – which was funded, developed and delivered in the UK at Toyota’s Burnaston plant – was given the go-ahead in just 12 months.

Expected deliveries: late 2026

Tesla Model Y Performance

Tesla will launch the Model Y Performance, the most powerful variant of the Model Y ever, in 2026. Until now, there were only prototype photos of heavily camouflaged prototypes from California/USA, in which no details could be recognised, but now Tesla is testing the Model Y ‘Juniper’ Performance on the Nürburgring, showing itself almost without camouflage.

Although the bodywork is still camouflaged, the changes can still be recognised very clearly. The biggest change to the Performance is the rear spoiler below the rear window. The design of the rims is also not yet available on the Model Y and is similar to the rim design of the Model S Plaid. Performance brakes with red calipers on are also clearly recognisable. Inside, the Model Y Juniper Performance variant appears to have new seats, as the driver and passenger seats are both covered by a black cloth.

In terms of power, the Juniper Performance is said to have 461 KW, which corresponds to an output of 627 hp.

Expected deliveries: early 2026

Mercedes-AMG SUV

With 285/40 ZR22 XL tyres on the front axle and 325/35 ZR22 XL tyres on the rear axle, the AMG SUV has tyres the size of a Porsche 911 GT3 RS. That suggests serious performance, and we’re expecting in excess of 745kW (1000hp) from the most powerful variants.

As well as this SUV, AMG will also be making a bespoke electric saloon.

Expected deliveries: late 2026

Subaru Uncharted

If your eye was drawn to the introductory slide, this is the reason why. It’s the new Subaru Uncharted, based on strategic partner Toyota's new C-HR+ (just as the Solterra is based on the bZ4X). The Uncharted will launch in the UK early next year with dimensions and specifications that line it up as a rival to the Ford Capri, Cupra Tavascan and Kia EV6.

It will look to claim an edge over its rivals for rugged utility, however, with Subaru claiming the new model delivers the brand's "signature ruggedness allied with dynamic agility". Range will be 585km (363 miles) in the largest battery form, and we expect it to start from below 50,000 euros (£40,000).

Expected deliveries: early 2026

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