New electric cars 2021

Electric cars are rapidly becoming mainstream in the UK; nearly 11% of new cars sold in 2020 had a plug. That number is growing all the time and there are loads of new electric cars being launched, ready for customers to make the switch to electric power.

Over the next 12 to 18 months, we expect even more brands to enter into the electric car market, and makers that already have electric cars in their range will start to add more models. And it's not just cars – take a look at our list of electric vans coming soon, too.

Not every area of the market has an electric model available, but that'll soon change. An upcoming ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars will see to that, which is why manufacturers are pressing ahead with the launch of new electric cars. Read on to find out more about all the best new electric cars coming soon...

Audi e-tron GT

Audi's first foray into electric cars was the large e-tron SUV, but it has a swoopy A7-sized four-door electric coupe to rival the Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan coming very soon, too. Sales start in May 2021 and the high-performance four-door costs from £79,900, going up to £133,340 for the top-spec model. It has 469bhp or 590bhp in the RS model, with 0-62mph times of 4.1 and 3.3 seconds respectively. Their electric ranges are 295 miles or 280 miles respectively. Read our review here.

Audi Q4 e-tron

Audi’s Q4 e-tron is based on a concept of the same name and will be offered both in standard SUV format and as a more rakish coupe-SUV, badged Q4 e-tron Sportback. Power will come from a pair of electric motors producing a total of 302bhp, fed by batteries with either a 52kWh or 77kWh usable capacity.  A range in the region of 300 miles is claimed, though we tested a prototype that showed 240 miles of range on the display. Add 125kW DC rapid charging capability and the result is a very appealing electric SUV. Read our review of a pre-production Q4 e-tron here.

NEXT UP: three exciting electric cars on the way from BMW in 2021...