Our Top Ten EVs for 2025

2025 is shaping up to be an incredible year for electric vehicles, with exciting launches across nearly every segment and price point. From playful city cars to long-range luxury saloons, there’s something for everyone eager to plug into the EV revolution. Below, we’ve gathered our top ten EVs to watch out for in 2025 - each poised to offer unique style, performance, and tech for drivers ready to embrace an electric future.

Making a bold entrance as the sporty sibling to the Renault 5, the Alpine A290 promises a thrilling drive without breaking the bank. Early reviews hint at a lightweight, fun, and engaging EV that’s perfect for spirited urban commutes or weekend getaways. Expect:

• A high-energy driving experience that doesn’t sacrifice range
• Competitive pricing compared to other hot hatch EVs
• A bit of that Alpine racing DNA sprinkled into its playful design

If you’re after a compact electric that still delivers a grin-inducing ride, the A290 could be the golden ticket in 2025.

The Puma has been a best-seller for Ford in Europe, and 2025 marks the Puma’s electric debut. Ford’s decision to discontinue the Fiesta highlights the Puma’s dominance in the small-crossover market, and they’re betting big on the electrified version. Look for:

• Familiar Puma design cues - raised stance, sporty lines
• Balanced range and solid tech features at a reasonable price
• A direct challenge to the likes of Kia, Hyundai, and other crossover EVs

For those wanting a well-known badge with proven appeal, the Puma Gen-E might be the crossover EV of the year.

Few brands make small, stylish cars quite like Fiat, and the Grande Panda stands ready to continue that legacy. Expect:

• A simple but cool design, in classic Italian style
• Stellantis LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) battery tech, keeping costs low and range respectable
• Minimal fluff - only the features you really need

City dwellers seeking affordability and flair could find the Grande Panda to be practically “Bellissima”.

Big sibling to the Renault 5, the Renault 4 is slightly taller and offers a roomier boot, while retaining an easy-to-navigate footprint for urban driving. Key highlights include:

• Retro inspiration - but this time leaning into 1960s charm
• A modular interior that suits busy families or active lifestyles
• The same EV architecture as the 5, ensuring reliable range and performance

For a family-friendly twist on Renault’s retro revival, the 4 might just be the perfect city SUV-meets-hatchback hybrid.

Set to become the smallest EV in Kia’s lineup, the EV2 is expected to hit showrooms in late 2025. Kia fans should anticipate:

• Competitive pricing and good value for money
• A tidy urban footprint, but still big on practicality
• The same design language and reliability that’s made Kia’s larger EVs a hit

Positioned as a rival to Fiat’s Grande Panda, the Ford Puma, and even the BYD Dolphin, Kia’s EV2 could be a major player in the entry-level electric market.

Mercedes aims to push the envelope on long-range luxury with its new CLA. Slated to compete with Tesla’s Model 3 and Polestar’s sedan offerings, it’s expected to boast:

• A promised 400+ miles of range, making it a potential segment leader
• Luxury touches that justify a price tag close to its Tesla and Polestar counterparts
• A sleek, four-door coupé form factor, blending sporty style and executive comfort

Those wanting a posh badge with truly impressive range may find the CLA to be an absolute game-changer.

BMW is rolling out a dedicated EV platform for the iX3, leaving behind shared architectures with petrol models. Expect:

• A completely reimagined interior and exterior, unencumbered by ICE design constraints
• The signature BMW drive feel, but pure electric
• High demand, given BMW’s success with the i4 and iX, so anticipate long waiting lists

The iX3 might well be the brand’s mainstream electric SUV offering for 2025, and with the Neue Klasse platform, it’s set to turn heads.

Audi fans, rejoice - the much-loved RS6 goes electric with the e-tron Avant format. Highlights include:

• Blistering performance - rumoured to be close to 800 bhp
• An estate (wagon) body that marries practicality with track-worthy speed
• A likely race between Audi and Porsche’s Taycan Turbo Sport Turismo for top spot in the electric wagon stakes

If you’ve ever wanted a lightning-fast family hauler, the RS6 e-tron Avant might just be your dream EV.

Few vehicles ooze class like a Range Rover, and for 2025, it’s going fully electric. Fans should expect:

• The same top-tier luxury - wood, leather, high-end massage seats
• Serious off-road chops, combined with seamless city driving
• A design language that doesn’t stray far from the current formula - if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it

In essence, it’s the Range Rover you know and love, only now you can glide through Bond Street or muddy fields completely emissions-free.

Rounding out our list is Jaguar’s long-awaited foray into the luxury EV sports saloon market. Think:

• A £100k 4-door GT, positioned against the Lotus Emeya and Porsche Taycan
• Bold styling, brimming with modern tech
• A chance for Jaguar to reassert its place in the premium performance EV sphere

This halo model, likely steeped in Jaguar’s performance heritage, could be a true showstopper by year’s end.

There you have it - ten EVs that promise to make 2025 an absolute powerhouse year for electric driving. Whether you’re after a compact city car, a luxury SUV, or a high-performance wagon, there’s a plug-in model ready to fit your lifestyle (and your driveway).

As technology continues to improve - offering better range, faster charging, and ever-more-competitive prices - there’s never been a better time to consider an electric vehicle. Which one will you have your eye on?