{"id":208727,"date":"2021-09-13T17:34:33","date_gmt":"2021-09-13T21:34:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thedetroitbureau.com\/?p=208727"},"modified":"2021-09-13T17:34:34","modified_gmt":"2021-09-13T21:34:34","slug":"these-are-all-the-evs-coming-to-market-by-the-end-of-2022-part-ii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/2021\/09\/these-are-all-the-evs-coming-to-market-by-the-end-of-2022-part-ii\/","title":{"rendered":"These Are All the EVs Coming to Market By the End of 2022 \u2014 Part II"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"2022
Mazda’s debuted its first battery-electric model, the 2022 MX-30 crossover. There are many more EVs coming in the next year.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking to buy a battery-electric vehicle today, your options are quite limited. But that won\u2019t be the case for long. By the end of next year, automakers plan to add more than three dozen new BEVs \u2013 and that doesn\u2019t include variants of existing models, like the single motor versions of the Volkswagen ID.4 and Polestar 2 soon being added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Part I we looked at everything<\/a><\/strong> from the Audi A6 e-tron to the Lucid Air. Now, let\u2019s look at what\u2019s coming from the back half of the Alphabet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"2021
Mercedes-Benz EQA<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Mazda MX-30.<\/strong> The little Japanese automaker has been slow to embrace electrification, hoping that its SkyActiv technology would let it meet increasingly rigid emissions standards. That all changes with the launch of the Mazda MX-30<\/a><\/strong>, its first pure battery-electric vehicle. How well is will fare in a market seeking longer and longer range is uncertain, the little SUV only fitted with a 32 kWh battery pack that can barely deliver 100 miles range. But, after waffling a bit, Mazda now expects to offer an optional rotary engine range extender to give the MX-30, with its 143-hp motor, more utility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz EQB<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Mercedes-Benz EQA<\/strong>. The German luxury brand might have been slow to embrace battery power but it has truly plugged in, showing off nearly a half-dozen concepts and production models at the recent Munich Motor Show. The family soon will include the EQA<\/a><\/strong>. That will become the smallest, all-electric Mercedes SUV when it comes to market next year. Final details for the American model haven\u2019t been released but look for around 250 miles of range from its all-wheel-drive system. Mercedes claims it had more than 20,000 advance orders in hand by the time EQA debuted last February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"2023
Mercedes-Benz EQE<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Mercedes-Benz EQB.<\/strong> One of the Munich launches, it will roughly match the existing Mercedes GLB crossover in size. By moving batteries and motors below the load floor, the CUV will have a bit more room for up to seven passengers. Two all-wheel-drive versions will be available at launch early next year, with the EQB 4Matic promising<\/a><\/strong> up to 416 km, or 262 miles of range, as well as a sporty 288 horsepower. The EQB 300 4Matic will make about 225 horsepower and yield roughly the same range from its 66.5 kWh battery pack. Those are European numbers, so U.S. range will likely be less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz EQG<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Mercedes-Benz EQE.<\/strong> The 2023 EQE will become the second model line to use the automaker\u2019s new EVA2 electric vehicle architecture, following the launch of the flagship EQS model. And like the bigger sedan, the EQE<\/a><\/strong> will adopt a distinctive \u201cone-bow\u201d design language meant to set it apart from traditional Mercedes sedans. The all-electric answer to the classic E-Class will, in typical Mercedes fashion, offer two variants at launch, the EQE 350 with 288 hp, as well as \u201canother model\u201d that wasn\u2019t identified during the sedan\u2019s Munich debut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Mercedes
Mercedes-Benz EQS<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Mercedes-Benz EQG. <\/strong>What we saw in Munich was labeled a \u201cconcept\u201d vehicle. But that\u2019s only for the time being. We can expect to see a production version of the battery-powered SUV to start rolling out in production form<\/a><\/strong> by late next year. Like the classic G-Class, the show SUV got an independent suspension on the front axle, but retained a rigid torsion beam axle in back. This will be no soft-roader. Expect the production model to retain all the capabilities of the \u201cGelandewagen.\u201d By using four motors, one for each wheel, the automaker promises \u201cunique driving characteristics both on- and off-road.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"2022
Nissan Ariya<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Mercedes-Benz EQS.<\/strong> For Americans, the all-electric alternative to the S-Class becomes Mercedes\u2019 first long-range BEV this year.\u00a0 The sedan features a new \u201cone-bow\u201d design language that will be one of the auto world\u2019s most aerodynamic designs. Inside, it gets an equally radical design anchored by the new pillar-to-pillar Hyperscreen. Add great performance and projected range of 770 kilometers, or nearly 480 miles, per charge, and the EQS takes dead aim at the Tesla Model S<\/a><\/strong>. The Munich show, meanwhile, saw the debut of two variants, the ultra-exclusive EQS Maybach and the high performance EQS AMG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Porsche
Porsche Macan EV<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Nissan Ariya. <\/strong>The Japanese automaker was the first to launch a mainstream battery-electric vehicle a decade ago \u2014 the Leaf \u2014 but it has dragged its feet adding more to the line-up. And sales of the Ariya SUV now have been delayed due to the semiconductor shortage. But it should reach showrooms by early in 2022. Ariya rides on a flexible new architecture<\/a><\/strong>, and it gets major upgrades to the drivetrain in the latest-generation Leaf. Several variants will be offered, up to a 380-hp AWD model, and range should top 300 miles with an optional pack. The semi-autonomous Pro Pilot 2.0 system also will be available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rivian R1S<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Porsche Macan EV.<\/strong> Porsche might once have seemed like the last brand to go electric but it has given a bear hug to battery power, starting with the Taycan, and with an assortment of other BEVs to follow. That next will include a version of the Macan SUV which, in gas form, is about to get a complete makeover. As with sibling brand Audi, Porsche will offer both ICE and BEV versions of key models. But the Macan EV actually will ride on its own, skateboard architecture<\/a><\/strong>, the Premium Platform Electric, or PPE. (Which it will share with Audi.) Expect Porsche-like performance and extremely fast charging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Rivian
Rivian R1T<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Rivian R1S. <\/strong>This startup is seen as one of the most likely to carve out a solid niche in the automotive market, thanks to some hefty funding an extensive orders for all-electric delivery vans from customers like Amazon Prime. Rivian\u2019s first entry into the retail market<\/a><\/strong> will come with a pair of electric trucks, including the R1S sport-utility vehicle. It will offer seating for up to seven, range of anywhere from 230 to 400 miles, depending on the optional battery pack, the ability to tow 7,700 pounds, and sports car like speed. The debut price is expected to be around $73,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Subaru
Subaru Solterra<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Rivian R1T. <\/strong>The nascent EV maker’s pickup will be first to market, the R1T Launch Edition debuting this month<\/a><\/strong>. That will be a premium trim package, with more mainstream versions to follow by early in 2022. As is the norm in the full-size pickup segment, Rivian will offer a broad range of configurations. That includes battery packs of anywhere from 105 to 180 kWh, as well as various motor layouts. Models with the biggest pack, Rivian claims, will hit 60 in just 3 seconds. The R1T will best the Rivian SUV in towing, as it\u2019s rated at up to 11,000 pounds. It also plans to offer a semi-autonomous alternative to Tesla\u2019s Autopilot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Subaru Solterra.<\/strong> The little Japanese brand has long teased the idea of going electric with various concept vehicles. It\u2019s finally getting there, having finally revealed the production Solterra last month<\/a><\/strong>. Subaru still hasn\u2019t offered much in the way of drivetrain details, however. But, like its design, it\u2019s expected the underlying technology will stray little from what Toyota has coming next year in the form of its first long-range BEV, the bZ4X. The two automakers have shown how well they can work together with the latest-generation Toyota GR 86 and Subaru BRZ sports car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Toyota
Toyota bZ4X<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Tesla Cybertruck.<\/strong> As has been the unfortunate norm for the California upstart, Tesla has repeatedly delayed the launch of its first pickup until at least early next year. That means it will follow behind both GMC\u2019s Hummer, Rivian\u2019s R1T, and possibly even the Ford F-150 Lightning and Bollinger B1. That and its radical styling led to Elon Musk suggesting the Cybertruck could be a failure. But that seems unlikely considering Tesla took deposits from more than 200,000 potential customers within days of Cybertruck\u2019s debut<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 and some observers believe the figure now stands at more than 1 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Volkswagen
Volkswagen ID.Buzz<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Toyota bZ4X. <\/strong>Officially, the electric SUV Toyota revealed in June was just a prototype \u2014 but company officials are doing little to hide the fact that a production version of the new bZ4X Concept is heading to U.S. showrooms<\/a><\/strong>, possibly by next year. Details are sparse, but it shares underpinnings and drive tech with the Subaru Solterra. Range is promised at more than 250 miles, performance as \u201csporty.\u201d For Toyota, the bZ4X will serve as just the entry point. It says there will be seven all-electric bZ, or \u201cBeyond Zero,\u201d models, along with eight other BEVs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"VW
Volkswagen ID.Space Vizzion<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Volkswagen ID.Buzz. <\/strong>For many years, VW has attempted to come up with a replacement for its iconic Microbus. It finally has the right product \u2014 albeit one drawing power from a battery pack. While the ID.Buzz has repeatedly been delayed<\/a><\/strong>, it is widely expected to land in U.S. showrooms either next year or in 2023. Designed as an eight seater, it will share the same MEB platform and drivetrain system as the ID.4 electric SUV. While the final name could change, VW expects to assemble the battery-powered Microbus in Mexico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Volvo
Volvo C40 Recharge<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Volkswagen ID.Space Vizzion.<\/strong> VW has launched what is arguably the world\u2019s most expansive \u2014 and expensive \u2014 battery-car program, investing $86 billion through the end of the decade. It already has the ID.4 on sale in the U.S. and CEO Herbert Diess recently announced that VW will introduce more BEVs in the U.S. than originally planned. That could include both the ID.Life concept introduced at the Munch Motor Show, as well as the ID.Space Vizzion revealed in concept form<\/a><\/strong> at the LA Auto Show in 2019. More wagon than crossover, it is widely expected to reach market next year. Look for 300 miles of range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Volvo C40 Recharge.<\/strong> Volvo brought out its first long-range electric in the form of the XC40 crossover. It\u2019s now preparing to add a second variant in the form of the C40. In a break with its normal nomenclature, the BEV will opt for a sportback, rather than coupe body style. Don\u2019t expect major powertrain changes, the C40 Recharge expected<\/a><\/strong> to be powered by a 402-hp, twin motor drive system. In the XC40, it runs for up to 208 miles per charge using a 75-kWh battery pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Volvo XC90 Replacement. <\/strong>You can be all but certain this won\u2019t be the electric model\u2019s actual name. While it\u2019s set to replace the Swedish brand\u2019s SUV flagship, Volvo\u2019s CEO recently confided that future models will switch away from their alphanumeric format<\/a><\/strong>. \u201cCalling that just a new XC90 would be wrong because this is the really a first of its kind,\u201d explained CEO H\u00e5kan Samuelsson. Whatever it\u2019s called, look for its to use a new and larger platform than the C40 Recharge, one specifically designed for Volvo\u2019s largest products. Also expect it to get more range than the current battery models.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re looking to buy a battery-electric vehicle today, your options are quite limited. But that won\u2019t be the case for long. By the end of next year, automakers plan to add more than three dozen new BEVs \u2013 and that doesn\u2019t include variants of existing models. This is Part II of the two-part look at all the EVs coming by 2023. Check it out at TheDetroitBureau.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":94518,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[7,8,10,9],"tags":[2625,1325,395,665,2626,344],"make":[],"post-state":[],"category_old":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/208727"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=208727"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/208727\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":208790,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/208727\/revisions\/208790"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/94518"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=208727"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=208727"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=208727"},{"taxonomy":"make","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/make?post=208727"},{"taxonomy":"post-state","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post-state?post=208727"},{"taxonomy":"category_old","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/category_old?post=208727"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}