New electric cars 2021 - page 3

Cupra Born

The Cupra Born is the SEAT spinoff brand's answer to the Volkswagen ID.3, based on the same mechanicals and offering a similar family-car package – albeit with a sportier edge. An 82kWh battery gives a range of 310 miles, while a 0-31mph time of 2.9 seconds has been quoted in lieu of more conventional performance figures. We don’t yet know how much the car's chassis will differ from its Volkswagen counterpart, but it's safe to assume it'll offer a more driver-focused set-up. Sales will start later in 2021. Read more about the Cupra Born here.

Dacia Spring

The cheapest car on this list could also turn out to be one of the most important. The Dacia Spring Electric – based on the Chinese-market Renault K-ZE crossover – is set for Europe and undercuts the current cheapest electric cars you can buy by a large amount. The car uses a 43bhp electric motor paired with a 26.8kWh battery, with a claimed range of 140 miles. Sales have already started in Europe at around £14,500, but it hasn't been confirmed for the UK. Read more about the Dacia Spring here.

Hyundai Ioniq 5

Hyundai got off to a good start with its electric offerings to date: we rate the Ioniq Electric hatchback and Kona Electric SUV highly. The South Korean company won't be stopping there, however; it plans to launch a sportier and more stylish zero-emissions car this year in the shape of the Ioniq 5. The Ioniq 5 is expected to cost around £38,000 for the entry-level version, and will use 58 or 72.6kWh batteries, for a range of around 300 miles. The high-spec version will have a 215bhp motor and a 7.4-second 0-62mph time, thanks to a 208bhp rear motor and 94bhp front motor. 350kW charging is available, too. Read more about the Hyundai Ioniq 5 here.

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