11 Most Anticipated New EVs in 2025

In 2023, the electrical automobile market in Hong Kong witnessed quite a few choices, together with high-performance automobiles, seven-seaters, and MPVs. The costs of recent automobiles additionally hit report lows. This reputation could be attributed to the federal government’s First Registration Tax Concessions for Electrical Automobiles scheme (generally often known as ‘One-for-One’) launched in 2018, which supplies a tax discount of as much as HK$287,500. Though the One-for-One scheme is about to finish on March 31, 2024, main automotive producers are undeterred and proceed to launch new electrical fashions. At this time, Kwiksure brings you 11 of probably the most anticipated electrical automobiles of 2024, serving to you to plan in your automotive improve.

1. Tesla Mannequin 2

Anticipation Stage: * * * * * (5 out of 5)

Estimated Worth: HK$200,000

Supply Date: To be introduced in 2024

In April of this yr, Tesla launched a report mentioning their plans to launch a brand new compact electrical automotive, which validates rumors in regards to the Tesla Mannequin 2. The report signifies that the brand new compact electrical automotive will use a 53 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery with decrease battery density and value, according to the rumored value of the Mannequin 2 being under US$25,000. Though the estimated vary is simply about 350-450 km, the beginning value of round HK$200,000 is tough to withstand.

2. Xiaomi Electrical Automotive

Anticipation Stage: * * *

Estimated Worth: HK$215,000

Supply Date: Mid-2024

Lately, the variety of Mainland China electrical automobiles in Hong Kong has seen explosive development. The Chinese language cell phone model Xiaomi introduced earlier this yr that they might be launching an electrical automotive, aiming to compete with Tesla’s Mannequin 3. The Xiaomi electrical automotive is predicted to be outfitted with a battery with a 101 kWh capability that helps 300 kW quick charging, and have a variety ranging from 700 km and vitality consumption as little as 8.8 kWh/100 km. Options reminiscent of autonomous driving and radar detection are prone to be obtainable solely within the higher-end model. The estimated value for the Xiaomi electrical automotive begins from RMB¥215,000 for the entry-level mannequin and round RMB¥300,000 for the higher-end mannequin.

3. Toyota bZ4X

Anticipation Stage: * * * *

Estimated Worth: HK$400,000

Supply Date: 2024 Q1

Toyota’s first electrical automotive, the bZ4X, is lastly coming to Hong Kong. With its avant-garde design and muscular look, it has obtained a lot acclaim. The bZ4X adopts the eTNGA platform particularly developed for electrical automobiles, that includes excessive rigidity and a low heart of gravity. Its wheelbase is 160 mm longer than that of the RAV4, measuring 2,690 mm. The producer emphasizes the driving pleasure and ample house of the brand new automotive, which is provided with a 12.3-inch central display. Pre-orders for the bZ4X are already being accepted by the Hong Kong dealership.

4. Volkswagen ID.7

Anticipation Stage: * * * *

Estimated Worth: HK$470,000

Supply Date: Introduced, however no particular arrival date for Hong Kong but

Whereas the Volkswagen ID sequence of electrical automobiles has been obtainable in different markets for a while, the Hong Kong model has but to return out. The ID.4 was not too long ago launched in Hong Kong, however it’s a compact SUV, and for individuals who desire sedans, the ID.7 could be extra appropriate. The ID.7, which was unveiled earlier this yr, has a physique size of 4,961 mm and a streamlined exterior with a drag coefficient of 0.23Cd. The inside options an built-in digital instrument panel and a 15-inch heart console display, which is a breath of contemporary air that units it other than different ID fashions.

5. Honda Prologue

Anticipation Stage: * * * *

Estimated Worth: HK$350,000

Supply Date: Introduced, however no particular arrival date for Hong Kong but

Honda, which not too long ago launched the e:N1 in Hong Kong, has collaborated with American automaker GM (Basic Motors) to develop the Honda Prologue. Though the Prologue’s exterior design does not have a powerful sci-fi vibe, it boasts a physique size of 4.8 meters and a wheelbase of over 3 meters, almost 400mm longer than with the e:N1. This supplies a spacious seating space and a baggage capability of as much as 714 liters, corresponding to that of a big SUV.

The inside is provided with an 11-inch digital instrument panel and an 11.3-inch central display, that includes bodily buttons for capabilities reminiscent of fan pace, air path, and temperature management, making it user-friendly for first-time electrical automobile house owners.

6. Mercedes-Benz EQG

Anticipation Stage: * * * * *

Estimated Worth: HK$1,000,000

Supply Date: To Be Introduced in 2024

Mercedes-Benz has a variety of electrical automobile fashions, however the G sequence has been lacking. The EQG idea automotive was unveiled by Mercedes-Benz in 2021, and manufacturing is scheduled for 2024. The automobile was not too long ago exhibited in Hong Kong, indicating a excessive probability of being obtainable on the market subsequent yr. The EQG retains the rugged design and glorious off-road capabilities of the G sequence. It options 4 unbiased motors, permitting every wheel to function independently to deal with completely different highway circumstances. Within the official promotional video, the EQG even demonstrates the flexibility to rotate in place, showcasing its spectacular capabilities.

7. Hyundai IONIQ 7

Anticipation Stage: * * * *

Estimated Worth: HK$700,000

Supply Date: To Be Introduced in 2024

With the KIA EV9 already being delivered worldwide, many individuals are eagerly anticipating its sister automotive, the Hyundai IONIQ 7. The producer beforehand showcased the SEVEN Idea SUEV and said that the IONIQ 7 could be based mostly on this automobile. The brand new automotive continues the producer’s futuristic styling, that includes a single-line daytime operating gentle. Nevertheless, it’s unlikely that the idea automotive’s coach doorways will seem within the manufacturing model. The IONIQ 7 is predicted to have related specs and dimensions to the EV9, belonging to the big SUV class.

*Utilizing KIA EV9 as reference

8. Hyundai KONA Electrical

Anticipation: ****

Estimated Worth: HK$263,000

Supply Date: 2024

Hyundai plans to unveil the brand new model of the favored Hyundai KONA in the midst of the yr. The outside design will incorporate extra futuristic components, whereas the entrance and rear will function straight-line lighting designs, following the producer’s current electrical automotive design language. The inside structure may also endure a complete redesign, adopting twin 12.3-inch giant screens much like the IONIQ 5. Though the Hong Kong distributor has not introduced the arrival date of the brand new automotive, since they’re actively selling the present KONA Electrical mannequin, there’s a good probability the brand new model will arrive subsequent yr.

9. Volvo EX30

Anticipation Stage: * * * *

Estimated Worth: HK$300,000

Supply Date: 2024

The compact SUV Volvo EX30 has a physique size of solely 4,233mm (the C40 Recharge measures 4,440mm), however its 2,650mm wheelbase supplies a spacious feeling. The twin-motor model of the EX30 has a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of three.6 seconds and boasts a most charging pace of 153 kW, permitting 10% to 80% charging in simply 26.5 minutes. Regardless of its small dimension, the automobile performs impressively.

10. Polestar 3

Anticipation Stage: * *

Worth: HK$999,800

Supply Date: 2024 Q1

The Polestar 3 is predicated on the identical SPA2 platform because the Volvo EX90 seven-seater, however it adopts a 5-seat structure, leading to a particularly spacious inside. The Hong Kong distributor is now accepting pre-orders for each the Lengthy Vary and Efficiency variations, which differ by way of vary and acceleration time. Though the craftsmanship, options, and efficiency are top-notch, the entry value of almost a million Hong Kong {dollars} is reasonably formidable.

11. Rolls-Royce Spectre

Anticipation Stage: * * * * *

Estimated Worth: HK$8,000,000

Supply Date: 2024 Q1

Rolls-Royce’s first electrical automobile, the Spectre, continues to exude luxurious. It inherits the long-lasting coach doorways from the Phantom and extends the LED starlight headliner onto the doorways, that includes a staggering 4,796 particular person gentle factors on the doorways alone. The Structure of Luxurious platform makes use of an all-aluminum construction, leading to a 30% enhance in rigidity. Regardless of its imposing look, the Spectre does not compromise on efficiency, providing 900 Nm of torque and reaching a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of 4.5 seconds.