- We’re only just a quarter of the way through 2025, but it’s already looking like this year will be a bumper year for launches of electric cars.
- The launches come as ZEV mandates across much of Europe get nearer.
- From electric cars that push the boundaries of EV technology to more affordable options, these are the electric car arrivals we’re most looking forward to this year.
The best electric cars arriving in 2025
Ford Puma Gen-E
We already got to see the Puma Gen-E in the flesh last year, and it is set to be the cheapest EV available from the Ford brand yet – with prices starting at £29,995. Its design is no radical departure from the existing ICE-powered Puma, but this means it’ll be able to achieve near price parity with its petrol-powered cousin, which starts at a similar £26,350. Once those ownership savings come into play if you’re able to charge at home, the Gen-E will become a no-brainer.
BMW iX3
Whilst BMW already offers the iX3 in its current form, an all-new generation with a radical design overhaul is primed to hit the market by the end of the year. This new EV will initially launch in Europe, before hitting global markets a little later in 2026. As seen in the above photo, the BMW Vision Neue Klasse X concept gives us a hint as to what the new iX3, which is yet to be revealed, could look like.
This new iX3 will be the first electric BMW to adopt the company’s new ‘Neue Klasse’ architecture, an electric-only platform that has been built from the ground up with electrification in mind. With that, expect improved efficiency, range, and an even roomer interior – on top of the freshened design language.
Kia EV4
Previewed last month, the EV4 is set to be a global model for Kia – becoming a viable rival for a wide range of models, due to the option of both a hatchback – rivalling cars like the Volkswagen ID.3 – and a saloon body type, rivalling larger EVs like the Tesla Model 3.
While full specifications and pricing are yet to be confirmed, the saloon’s long-tail shape could also make it a seriously aerodynamic car – and bring new records for battery range within Kia’s EV lineup.
Renault 4 E-Tech
Hoping to follow on the viral online success of the Renault 5, the Renault 4 is set to arrive at dealerships this spring. Based on the same platform as the 5, and with a similar price point, the 4 will be a choice for those who still want style, but combined in a larger, boxier, and more practical package. In entry level form, the Renault 4 is set to go on sale at £24,000.
BYD ATTO 2
While the ATTO 2 is already on sale in various global markets, 2025 marks the arrival of the ATTO 2 into Europe – which will exist as an alternative to similarly-priced and sized EVs like the Vauxhall/Opel Frontera Electric. With BYD already proving its prowess in Europe with already-sold models like the ATTO 3 and Seal, expect the ATTO 2 to also be a good seller – with prices likely to start around £25,000.
Mazda 6e
Mazda’s first fully-electric car, the MX-30, was widely considered a sales failure, with an electric range of only 124 miles faltering compared to the competition at the time. The Mazda 6e hopes to set the record straight, however, arriving in mainland Europe later this year.
The Mazda 6e utilises the EV expertise from Mazda’s Chinese partner Changan Automotive, and with this new all-electric saloon, Mazda is targeting an impressive battery range of up to 345 miles. It’s undeniably one of the best looking ‘normal’ EVs we’ve seen this year, too.
