Electric cars use a battery as their source of propulsion to move. This movement can be assisted by a combustion engine (hybrid HEV and plug-in hybrid PHEV) or powered solely by the battery (100% electric EV).
2020 is set to be the year of electric vehicles, when all brands will present their electric products and mark the start of the transition to the electric era, driven by brands’ commitment, growing social awareness of climate change, and regulations from city councils and governments that increasingly restrict the most polluting vehicles.
The third 100% electric model from Cupra, designed and produced at the Barcelona factory, will go on sale next summer with four power levels, from 85 to 116 kW, and two battery capacities, 37 or 52 kWh, with a starting price below 26,000 euros for the entry-level version.
The BYD SEAL is renewed to face 2026 with more strength and offer users more technology, a cleaner design, new colours and more excitement.
The EX60 combines cutting-edge technology, efficiency and the characteristic focus on safety and quality of Volvo, positioning itself as a very attractive option in the growing premium electric market.
The second all-electric model developed in China by GAC-Toyota is already on sale in this market, offering a CLTC range of up to 710 km.
Electric cars are selling well again in Germany, now that government purchase incentives have returned, and they already outpace petrol and diesel cars in market share.
The Hyundai Inster arrives on the Spanish market as the smallest and most versatile electric vehicle from the South Korean brand, an urban crossover with bold design, its own personality and state-of-the-art technology.
Geely has just unveiled a high-performance battery that manages to charge up to 70% in less than five minutes, which makes it the one with the fastest charging on the market.
The start of production of the second model of the Neue Klasse from BMW at the Munich plant will mark the beginning of the complete conversion of these facilities, from which only electric models will leave starting in 2027.
The new version of the KIA PV5 Cargo van makes it possible to transport up to five people and to remove the rear seats easily to carry cargo.
Given that this long-wheelbase variant of the Model Y is produced only at the Shanghai Gigafactory, nothing suggests it will reach the European market in the short term.
Kia offers an electric range of 10 models, 50 versions and 400 possible combinations 
The seven finalists for the 2027 European Car of the Year (COTY) are exclusively electric 
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