The BMW i4 may look like the Gran Coupé 4 Series, but it has been reinvented and redesigned with electric motors instead of gasoline engines. The i4 is a powerful electric vehicle trapped in the legacy body of a sports sedan with a combustion engine of the 3 or 4 series. The handling of the BMW i4 is difficult to beat. The Mercedes-AMG EQS is a stellar electric sedan with a 277-mile range that sets the benchmark for other luxury car manufacturers looking to create a powerful, quiet and luxurious battery-powered sedan.
It offers cutting-edge technology with 56-inch hyperscreen and powerful performance in a relatively attractive package. Electric cars are reaching the masses, with the introduction of inexpensive electric vehicles from brands such as Renault and Volkswagen just around the corner. At the same time, there are now more and more electrical options for the discerning luxury car buyer than before, where the Tesla Model S once existed and little else. Mercedes has a long history of luxury cars, with its S-Class limousine setting benchmarks for half a century. But instead of putting some batteries in the latest version, Mercedes started with a clean sheet designing the EQS to make way for the zero-emission era. When it comes to interior quality and on-board technology, it doesn't disappoint, especially when equipped with the 1.41-meter-wide 'Hyperscreen'.
Surprisingly, driving comfort is not at the same level as the S-Class, but the car has an impressive range of up to 450 miles. Prices start from £100,000 and there's a high-performance AMG version. The Model X is Tesla's luxurious sports SUV, but under the sci-fi style is a very practical and spacious car, with up to seven seats and luggage compartments front and rear. However, despite its size and weight (2,300 kg), it works like a rocket. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h lasts only 2.5 seconds on the Plaid version, which also has a range of 340 miles.
Meanwhile, the Long Range can cover 360 miles and can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds. Like the Model S, there were some interior quality issues with cars prior to the facelift, but the Model X is still a luxurious and desirable car. The e-tron was Audi's first electrically produced car, and if it sounds familiar to you, it's because it's closely based on the existing Q5 and Q7 SUVs. On the road, it's extremely refined, if not the best-handling electric SUV, though the cab makes up for that shortcoming. Power comes from electric motors on the front and rear axles, providing four-wheel drive and 302 bhp, which rises to 402 bhp if you use the boost function that provides eight-second acceleration. This results in a 0-100 km/h time of 5.7 seconds and a top speed of around 125 mph. The e-tron is capable of charging 150 kW and has a range of 248 miles.
The new MG 4 EV electric hatchback will arrive in the UK in September. If you're looking for some of the longest and most usable electric cars in the world, this table is where you'll find them. This is where Teslas fight Mercedes EQs, BMW Is, Audi e-Trons and even new Porsches. If you have a larger budget to spend on a family car with an electric motor to use and rely on for any type of trip, then with claimed ranges of up to 400 miles or more, these are your main competitors. Munich is no stranger to exterior design that defies convention; they have emphasized all their nerves to turn it into a flagship electric car as well as a decisive moment in their transformation from an internal combustion car manufacturer to an almost exclusively zero emission brand. The iX is about the size of an X5 but is based on a specialized platform adapted with lightweight composites and mixed metals and is powered by an electric motor per shaft. Is this 751bhp all-electric Taycan Turbo S a true Porsche sports car as its manufacturer claims? The Taycan is a world class operator no matter how you configure it but the expanded cargo space and additional versatility of its Cross Turismo version which increases driving height don't seem to have weakened its dynamic powers. This car moves with incredibly absorbing and balanced body control yet retains communicative and talkative steering fine driving response ideal balance driving safety and as much real pace as you could expect to deploy on road.
The electric range may not be class leading but 250 miles are possible from most versions of this mixed use car in real world. Most notable is how EQS glides through air taking full advantage of its massive 120 kWh battery helping it reach 400 miles in real world. Four wheel steering helps this 5.2 meter long car turn like black cab while air suspension ensures high standards insulation comfort refinement. The Mercedes EQS is an incredibly complete car one that proves automotive industry's oldest powerhouse has found its feet in electric car market eventually returning service disruptive brands interest. With size fitting between company's existing Q5 Q7 models but offering interior space competing latter e-Tron powered by separate electric motor per axle develops 402 bhp 487 lb ft torque “boost” drive mode. A Jaguar I-Pace may be smaller lighter faster but e-Tron outperforms close British rival total battery capacity offering 95 kWh storage good supposed 249 mile WLTP combined range daily use expect see between 210 220 miles battery runs out. Therefore strengths normal e-Tron make magnificent luxury car.
