The 19 Best EVs Coming in 2026

Previewed by the Concept Three (pictured above) at the 2025 Munich Motor Show, you can expect the final production car to adopt much of the same design language, complete with the brand’s signature Parametric Pixel lighting front and rear, and a low, sporty roofline. Size-wise, it’s in the same ballpark as the Volkswagen ID.3 and Kia EV3, and it shares much of its mechanical underpinnings with the latter. Two battery options—58.3 kWh and 81.4 kWh—are expected, with a possible range north of 350 miles on the larger pack.

Sales should start in Q3 in Europe, built at Hyundai’s plant in Turkey, with UK pricing expected to begin at around £28,000. Sadly, for now, a US launch looks unlikely given the tariff situation, but this is still one of 2026’s most eagerly awaited small EVs. And, yes, there are already whispers of an Ioniq 3 N performance version coming later down the line.

Hyundai Ioniq 6 N

Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N was truly remarkable, so it’s more than understandable that the Ioniq 6 N is being touted as possibly one of 2026’s most exciting performance EVs. The sleek, aerodynamic Ioniq 6 electric sedan has been injected with genuine performance, meaning this EV isn’t just quick; much like its sibling, it’s engineered to feel thrilling at speed. With up to 650 PS (478 kW) and 770 Nm of torque available through the N Grin Boost system, the Ioniq 6 N rockets from standstill to 62 mph in 3.2 seconds, then tops out at 160 mph thanks to the dual‑motor, all‑wheel‑drive setup and 84-kWh battery.

The excellent e‑Shift—first deployed to great effect in the Ioniq 5 N—has supposedly been improved. Switched on, the 6 N’s steering wheel paddles will combine with the car’s motors, regen braking, and speakers to simulate the gear changes of an internal combustion car. Aerodynamic tweaks like flared fenders, a swan‑neck rear spoiler, and wider stance help anchor the car at speed while adding downforce. Hyundai is going for a blend of aggressive handling and everyday usability. It looks very much like it has succeeded yet again.

Jaguar Type 00

The story of Jaguar’s Type 00 was one of the most talked‑about EV tales of 2025, and with good reason. The divisive design and ad campaign brought global attention, and now design boss Gerry McGovern has parted company with Jaguar Land Rover before the EV he championed has even hit the streets. Still, this four‑door electric grand tourer is due to be fully revealed in 2026 as the brand’s flagship relaunch EV, but won’t reach customers until 2027.