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Battery electric vehicles are vehicles exclusively using chemical energy stored in rechargeable battery packs, with no secondary source of propulsion (e.g., hydrogen fuel cell, internal combustion engine, etc.). The following list includes mass-produced vehicles, formerly produced vehicles, and planned vehicles.
Highway-capable battery electric automobiles capable of 100 km/h (62 mph) highway speed:
Production highway-capable battery electric automobiles originating outside the Chinese market, both dedicated battery electric vehicles (without an ICE-powered counterpart sharing the same body) or non-dedicated battery electric vehicles (based on an ICE-powered vehicle):
Model | Calendar year produced | Body style | Platform | Dedicated battery electric vehicle? [nb 1] | Manufacturer | Marque origin |
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Aspark Owl | 2021 | Coupé | Yes | Aspark | Japan | |
Audi e-tron GT | 2021 | Sedan | J1 [2] | Yes | Audi | Germany |
Audi Q4 e-tron | 2021 | Crossover SUV | MEB [3] | Yes | Audi | Germany |
Audi Q8 e-tron | 2018 | Crossover SUV | MLB evo [4] | Yes | Audi | Germany |
Acura ZDX | 2024 | Crossover SUV | BEV3 | Yes | Acura (produced by General Motors) | Japan |
BMW i4 | 2021 | Liftback | CLAR [5] | No | BMW | Germany |
BMW i5/i5 Touring | 2023 | Sedan and Station Wagon | CLAR | No | BMW | Germany |
BMW i7 | 2022 | Sedan | CLAR | No | BMW | Germany |
BMW iX | 2021 | Crossover SUV | iX [6] | Yes | BMW | Germany |
BMW iX1 | 2022 | Crossover SUV | UKL2 | No | BMW | Germany |
BMW iX2 | 2023 | Crossover SUV | UKL2 | No | BMW | Germany |
BMW iX3 | 2020 | Crossover SUV | CLAR [7] | No | BMW | Germany |
BrightDrop Zevo | 2022 | Van | BT1 | Yes | General Motors | United States |
Cadillac Lyriq | 2022 | Crossover SUV | BEV3 [8] | Yes | General Motors | United States |
Cadillac Optiq | 2023 | Crossover SUV | BEV3 | Yes | General Motors | United States |
Cadillac Celestiq | 2024 | Sedan | BEV3 | Yes | General Motors | United States |
Chevrolet Blazer EV | 2023 | Crossover SUV | BEV3 | Yes | General Motors | United States |
Chevrolet Equinox EV | 2024 | Crossover SUV | BEV3 | Yes | General Motors | United States |
Chevrolet Silverado EV | 2023 | Pickup truck | BT1 | Yes | General Motors | United States |
Citroën e-Berlingo | 2021 | Van | EMP2 | No | Stellantis | France |
Citroën ë-C3 (Europe) | 2023 | Hatchback | Smart Car | No | Stellantis | France |
Citroën ë-C3 (India) | 2023 | Hatchback | Smart Car | No | Stellantis | France |
Citroën ë-C4 | 2021 | Crossover SUV | eCMP | No | Stellantis | France |
Citroën ë-C4 X | 2022 | Crossover SUV | eCMP | No | Stellantis | France |
Citroën ë-Jumper/Relay | 2021 | Van | No | Stellantis | France | |
Citroën ë-Jumpy/Dispatch/SpaceTourer | 2021 | Van | EMP2 | No | Stellantis | France |
Cupra Born | 2021 | Hatchback | MEB | Yes | SEAT | Spain |
Cupra Tavascan | 2023 | Crossover SUV | MEB | Yes | SEAT | Spain |
Dacia Spring Electric | 2021 | Hatchback | CMFA-EV [9] | No | Dacia/Renault | Romania |
DS 3 Crossback E-Tense | 2019 | Crossover SUV | eCMP | No | Stellantis | France |
Dodge Charger Daytona EV | 2024 | Full-size car | STLA Large | No | Stellantis | United States |
Faraday Future FF 91 | 2023 | Crossover SUV | Yes | Faraday Future | United States | |
Fiat e-Ducato | 2021 | Van | No | Stellantis | Italy | |
Fiat e-Scudo/e-Ulysse | 2022 | Van | EMP2 | No | Stellantis | Italy |
Fiat/Abarth 500e | 2020 | Hatchback | Yes | Stellantis | Italy | |
Fiat 600e | 2023 | Crossover SUV | eCMP / STLA Small | No | Stellantis | Italy |
Fisker Ocean | 2022 | Crossover SUV | Yes | Fisker Inc. | United States | |
Ford E-Transit | 2021 | Van | No | Ford | United States | |
Ford F-150 Lightning | 2022 | Pickup truck | No | Ford | United States | |
Ford Mustang Mach-E | 2020 | Crossover SUV | GE1 [10] | Yes | Ford | United States |
Ford Explorer EV | 2024 | Crossover SUV | MEB | Yes | Ford | United States |
Genesis Electrified G80 | 2021 | Sedan | M3 | No | Genesis Motor | South Korea |
Genesis Electrified GV70 | 2022 | Crossover SUV | M3 | No | Genesis Motor | South Korea |
Genesis GV60 | 2021 | Crossover SUV | E-GMP [11] | Yes | Genesis Motor | South Korea |
GMC Sierra EV | 2023 | Pickup truck | BT1 | Yes | General Motors | United States |
GMC Hummer EV | 2022 | Pickup truck and SUV | BT1 [12] | Yes | General Motors | United States |
Honda e:Ny1/e:N1 | 2023 | Crossover SUV | No | Honda | Japan | |
Honda Prologue | 2023 | Crossover SUV | BEV3 | Yes | Honda (produced by General Motors) | Japan |
Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 2021 | Crossover SUV | E-GMP [13] | Yes | Hyundai | South Korea |
Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 2022 | Sedan | E-GMP | Yes | Hyundai | South Korea |
Hyundai Kona Electric | 2019 | Crossover SUV | No | Hyundai | South Korea | |
Hyundai Porter2 Electric | 2019 | Pickup truck | No | Hyundai | South Korea | |
Jaguar I-Pace | 2018 | Crossover SUV | D7e [14] | Yes | Jaguar Land Rover | United Kingdom |
Jeep Avenger | 2023 | Crossover SUV | eCMP / STLA Small | No | Stellantis | United States |
Kia Bongo EV | 2020 | Pickup truck | No | Kia | South Korea | |
Kia EV3 | 2024 | Crossover SUV | E-GMP | Yes | Kia | South Korea |
Kia EV6 | 2021 | Crossover SUV | E-GMP [15] | Yes | Kia | South Korea |
Kia EV9 | 2023 | Crossover SUV | E-GMP | Yes | Kia | South Korea |
Kia Niro EV/e-Niro | 2018 | Crossover SUV | No | Kia | South Korea | |
Kia Ray EV | 2012 | MPV/minivan | No | Kia | South Korea | |
Lexus RZ | 2022 | Crossover SUV | e-TNGA | Yes | Toyota | Japan |
Lexus UX 300e | 2020 | Crossover SUV | TNGA: GA-C [16] | No | Toyota | Japan |
Lotus Eletre | 2023 | Crossover SUV | EPA [17] | Yes | Lotus Cars | United Kingdom |
Lotus Emeya | 2023 | Sedan | EPA [17] | Yes | Lotus Cars | United Kingdom |
Lotus Evija | 2023 | Coupé | Extreme [18] | Yes | Lotus Cars | United Kingdom |
Lucid Air | 2021 | Sedan | Yes | Lucid Motors | United States | |
Luxgen n7 | 2023 | Crossover SUV | Foxtron MIH | No | Yulon Motors | Taiwan |
Mahindra XUV400 | 2022 | Crossover SUV | No | Mahindra | India | |
Maserati Grecale Folgore | 2023 | Crossover SUV | FCA Giorgio | Yes | Stellantis | Italy |
Maserati GranTurismo Folgore | 2023 | Coupé | Giorgio Sport | Yes | Stellantis | Italy |
Mazda MX-30 | 2020 | Crossover SUV | e-Skyactiv | No | Mazda | Japan |
Mercedes-Benz EQA | 2021 | Crossover SUV | MFA2 | No | Mercedes-Benz Group | Germany |
Mercedes-Benz EQB | 2021 | Crossover SUV | MFA2 | No | Mercedes-Benz Group | Germany |
Mercedes-Benz EQE | 2022 | Sedan | EVA | Yes | Mercedes-Benz Group | Germany |
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV | 2022 | Crossover SUV | EVA | Yes | Mercedes-Benz Group | Germany |
Mercedes-Benz EQS | 2021 | Liftback | MEA | Yes | Mercedes-Benz Group | Germany |
Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV | 2022 | Crossover SUV | MEA | Yes | Mercedes-Benz Group | Germany |
Mercedes-Benz EQV | 2020 | MPV/minivan | No | Mercedes-Benz Group | Germany | |
Mini Cooper E/SE | 2023 | Hatchback | No | Mini/BMW | United Kingdom | |
Mini Countryman E/SE | 2023 | Crossover SUV | UKL2 | No | Mini/BMW | United Kingdom |
Mitsubishi eK X EV | 2022 | Hatchback | KEI-EV | No | NMKV | Japan |
Mitsubishi Minicab MiEV | 2011 | Van | No | Mitsubishi Motors | Japan | |
Nissan Ariya | 2021 | Crossover SUV | CMF-EV | Yes | Nissan | Japan |
Nissan Townstar EV | 2021 | Van | CMF-CD | No | Nissan (produced by Renault) | Japan |
Nissan Leaf | 2010 | Hatchback | Yes | Nissan | Japan | |
Nissan Sakura | 2022 | Hatchback | KEI-EV | Yes | NMKV | Japan |
Opel/Vauxhall Combo-e | 2021 | Van | EMP2 | No | Stellantis | Germany/United Kingdom |
Opel/Vauxhall Corsa Electric | 2019 | Hatchback | eCMP [19] | No | Stellantis | Germany/United Kingdom |
Opel/Vauxhall Mokka-e | 2020 | Crossover SUV | eCMP | No | Stellantis | Germany/United Kingdom |
Opel/Vauxhall Movano-e | 2021 | Van | No | Stellantis | Germany/United Kingdom | |
Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro/Zafira-e | 2021 | Van | EMP2 | No | Stellantis | Germany/United Kingdom |
Peugeot e-208 | 2019 | Hatchback | eCMP | No | Stellantis | France |
Peugeot e-2008 | 2020 | Crossover SUV | eCMP | No | Stellantis | France |
Peugeot e-308/e-308 SW | 2022 | Hatchback and station wagon | EMP2 V3 | No | Stellantis | France |
Peugeot e-Boxer | 2021 | Van | No | Stellantis | France | |
Peugeot e-Expert/e-Traveller | 2021 | Van | EMP2 | No | Stellantis | France |
Peugeot e-Rifter | 2021 | Van | EMP2 | No | Stellantis | France |
Pininfarina Battista | 2022 | Coupé | Yes | Automobili Pininfarina | Germany/Italy | |
Polestar 2 | 2020 | Liftback | CMA | Yes | Volvo Cars | Sweden |
Polestar 3 | 2024 | Mid-size luxury crossover SUV | SPA2 | Yes | Volvo Cars | Sweden |
Polestar 4 | 2023 | Crossover SUV | SEA | Yes | Volvo Cars | Sweden |
Porsche Taycan | 2019 | Sedan and shooting brake | J1 | Yes | Porsche | Germany |
Porsche Macan EV | 2024 | Crossover SUV | PPE | Yes | Porsche | Germany |
Renault Kangoo E-Tech Electric | 2021 | Van | CMF-CD | No | Renault | France |
Renault Master Z.E./E-Tech Electric | 2018 | Van | No | Renault | France | |
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric | 2022 | Crossover SUV | CMF-EV | Yes | Renault | France |
Renault Twingo Z.E. | 2020 | Hatchback | No | Renault | France | |
Rimac Nevera | 2021 | Coupé | Yes | Rimac Automobili | Croatia | |
Rivian EDV | 2021 | Van | Yes | Rivian | United States | |
Rivian R1S | 2022 | SUV | Yes | Rivian | United States | |
Rivian R1T | 2021 | Pickup truck | Yes | Rivian | United States | |
Rolls-Royce Spectre | 2023 | Coupé | Architecture of Luxury | Yes | Rolls-Royce | United Kingdom |
Škoda Enyaq | 2020 | Crossover SUV | MEB [20] | Yes | Škoda Auto | Czech Republic |
Smart #1 | 2022 | Crossover SUV | SEA [21] | Yes | Smart Automobile (produced by Geely) | Germany |
Smart #3 | 2023 | Crossover SUV | SEA | Yes | Smart Automobile (produced by Geely) | Germany |
SsangYong Korando e-Motion | 2022 | Crossover SUV | No | KG Mobility | South Korea | |
SsangYong Torres EVX | 2023 | Crossover SUV | No | KG Mobility | South Korea | |
Subaru Solterra | 2022 | Crossover SUV | e-TNGA/e-SGP [22] | Yes | Subaru (produced by Toyota) | Japan |
Tata Nexon.ev | 2020 | Crossover SUV | No | Tata Motors Cars | India | |
Tata Punch.ev | 2024 | Crossover SUV | Acti.ev | No | Tata Motors Cars | India |
Tata Tiago.ev | 2022 | Hatchback | No | Tata Motors Cars | India | |
Tata Tigor EV | 2022 | Sedan | No | Tata Motors Cars | India | |
Tesla Cybertruck | 2023 | Pickup | Yes | Tesla, Inc. | United States | |
Tesla Model 3 | 2017 | Sedan | Model 3 | Yes | Tesla, Inc. | United States |
Tesla Model S | 2012 | Liftback | Model S | Yes | Tesla, Inc. | United States |
Tesla Model X | 2015 | Crossover SUV | Model S [23] | Yes | Tesla, Inc. | United States |
Tesla Model Y | 2020 | Crossover SUV | Model 3 [24] | Yes | Tesla, Inc. | United States |
Togg T10X | 2022 | Crossover SUV | Yes | Togg | Turkey | |
Toyota bZ4X | 2022 | Crossover SUV | e-TNGA [25] | Yes | Toyota | Japan |
Toyota Proace City Electric | 2021 | Van | EMP2 | No | Toyota (produced by Stellantis) | Japan |
Toyota Proace Electric | 2021 | Van | EMP2 | No | Toyota (produced by Stellantis) | Japan |
VinFast VF e34 | 2021 | Crossover SUV | Yes | VinFast | Vietnam | |
VinFast VF 5 | 2023 | Crossover SUV | Yes | VinFast | Vietnam | |
VinFast VF 8 | 2022 | Crossover SUV | Yes | VinFast | Vietnam | |
VinFast VF 9 | 2023 | Crossover SUV | Yes | VinFast | Vietnam | |
Volkswagen e-Crafter | 2018 | Van | No | Volkswagen | Germany | |
Volkswagen ID.3 | 2020 | Hatchback | MEB | Yes | Volkswagen | Germany |
Volkswagen ID.4 | 2020 | Crossover SUV | MEB | Yes | Volkswagen | Germany |
Volkswagen ID.5 | 2022 | Crossover SUV | MEB | Yes | Volkswagen | Germany |
Volkswagen ID.7/ID.7 Tourer | 2023 | Sedan and Station Wagon | MEB | Yes | Volkswagen | Germany |
Volkswagen ID. Buzz | 2022 | MPV/minivan | MEB | Yes | Volkswagen | Germany |
Volvo EC40 | 2021 | Crossover SUV | CMA | No | Volvo Cars | Sweden |
Volvo EX30 | 2023 | Crossover SUV | SEA | Yes | Volvo Cars | Sweden |
Volvo EM90 | 2023 | MPV/minivan | SEA | Yes | Volvo Cars | Sweden |
Volvo EX90 | 2024 | Full-size SUV | SPA2 | Yes | Volvo Cars | Sweden |
Volvo EX40 | 2020 | Crossover SUV | CMA | No | Volvo Cars | Sweden |
Production highway-capable battery electric automobiles originating within the Chinese market, including vehicles produced by Chinese manufacturers for domestic market and export markets, and vehicles developed by foreign manufacturers that are only offered in the Chinese market:
Model | Calendar year produced | Body style | Manufacturer | Marque origin | Source |
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Aion S | 2019 | Sedan | GAC Group | China | [26] |
Aion LX | 2019 | Crossover SUV | GAC Group | China | |
Aion V | 2020 | Crossover SUV | GAC Group | China | |
Aion Y | 2021 | Crossover SUV | GAC Group | China | |
Aiways U5 | 2019 | Crossover SUV | Aiways | China | |
Aiways U6 | 2021 | Crossover SUV | Aiways | China | |
Arcfox α-S | 2021 | Sedan | BAIC Group | China | |
Arcfox α-T | 2020 | Crossover SUV | BAIC Group | China | |
Audi Q2L e-Tron | 2019 | Crossover SUV | Audi | Germany | |
Audi Q5 e-tron | 2021 | Crossover SUV | Audi | Germany | |
Avatr 11 | 2022 | Crossover SUV | Changan Automobile | China | |
Avatr 12 | 2023 | Sedan | Changan Automobile | China | |
Baojun E200 / Wuling Nano EV | 2018 | Microcar hatchback | SAIC-GM-Wuling | China | |
Baojun KiWi EV | 2020 | Microcar hatchback | SAIC-GM-Wuling | China | |
Baojun Yep | 2023 | Mini SUV | SAIC-GM-Wuling | China | |
Baojun Yep Plus | 2024 | Mini SUV | SAIC-GM-Wuling | China | |
Baojun Yunduo | 2023 | Hatchback | SAIC-GM-Wuling | China | |
Bestune E01 | 2021 | Crossover SUV | FAW Group | China | |
Bestune NAT | 2021 | MPV/minivan | FAW Group | China | |
BJEV EU5/Beijing EU5 | 2018 | Sedan | BAIC Group | China | |
BJEV EU7/Beijing EU7 | 2019 | Sedan | BAIC Group | China | |
BMW i3 (G28) | 2022 | Sedan | BMW | Germany | |
Buick Electra E4 | 2023 | Crossover SUV | General Motors (SAIC-GM) | United States | |
Buick Electra E5 | 2022 | Crossover SUV | General Motors (SAIC-GM) | United States | |
Buick Velite 6 | 2019 | Station wagon | General Motors (SAIC-GM) | United States | |
BYD Atto 3 / Yuan Plus | 2022 | Crossover SUV | BYD Auto | China | |
BYD D1 | 2020 | MPV/minivan | BYD Auto | China | |
BYD Dolphin | 2021 | Hatchback | BYD Auto | China | |
BYD e2 | 2019 | Hatchback | BYD Auto | China | |
BYD e3 | 2019 | Sedan | BYD Auto | China | |
BYD e6 | 2011 | MPV/minivan | BYD Auto | China | |
BYD e9 | 2021 | Sedan | BYD Auto | China | |
BYD Han EV | 2020 | Sedan | BYD Auto | China | |
BYD M6 | 2024 | MPV/minivan | BYD Auto | China | |
BYD Qin EV | 2012 | Sedan | BYD Auto | China | |
BYD Qin Plus EV | 2018 | Sedan | BYD Auto | China | |
BYD Seagull / Dolphin Mini | 2023 | Hatchback | BYD Auto | China | |
BYD Seal | 2022 | Sedan | BYD Auto | China | |
BYD Sea Lion 07 / Sealion 7 | 2024 | Crossover SUV | BYD Auto | China | |
BYD Song L EV | 2023 | Crossover SUV | BYD Auto | China | |
BYD Song Plus EV / Seal U | 2015 | Crossover SUV | BYD Auto | China | |
BYD T3/ETP3 | 2015 | MPV/minivan | BYD Auto | China | |
BYD Tang EV | 2015 | Crossover SUV | BYD Auto | China | |
BYD Yuan Pro EV | 2019 | Crossover SUV | BYD Auto | China | |
BYD Yuan Up | 2024 | Crossover SUV | BYD Auto | China | |
Changan CS55 EV | 2020 | Crossover SUV | Changan Automobile | China | |
Changan Lumin | 2022 | Hatchback | Changan Automobile | China | |
Changan Ruixing EM80 | Van | Changan Automobile | China | ||
Chery Arrizo 5e | 2017 | Sedan | Chery | China | |
Chery eQ1 | 2016 | Microcar hatchback | Chery | China | |
Chery eQ2 | 2018 | Sedan | Chery | China | |
Chery eQ7 | 2023 | Crossover SUV | Chery | China | |
Chery QQ Ice Cream | 2021 | Microcar hatchback | Chery | China | |
Chery Tiggo e | 2019 | Crossover SUV | Chery | China | |
Chery Wujie Pro | 2022 | Hatchback | Chery | China | |
Chevrolet Menlo | 2020 | Station wagon | General Motors (SAIC-GM) | United States | |
Ciimo M-NV | 2021 | Crossover SUV | Dongfeng Honda | China-Japan | |
Ciimo X-NV | 2020 | Crossover SUV | Dongfeng Honda | China-Japan | |
Deepal S7 | 2023 | Crossover SUV | Changan Automobile | China | |
Deepal SL03 | 2022 | Sedan | Changan Automobile | China | |
Denza D9 EV | 2022 | Minivan | Denza (produced by BYD) | China | |
Denza N7 | 2023 | Crossover SUV | Denza (produced by BYD) | China | |
Denza Z9 GT EV | 2024 | Station wagon | Denza (produced by BYD) | China | |
Dongfeng Aeolus EX1 | 2019 | Hatchback | Dongfeng Motor | China | |
Dongfeng Aeolus Yixuan | 2019 | Sedan | Dongfeng Motor | China | |
Dongfeng EM13 | 2018 | Van | Dongfeng Motor | China | |
Dongfeng Fengon E1 | 2019 | Hatchback | DFSK Motor | China | |
Dongfeng Fengon E3/Seres E3 | 2019 | Crossover SUV | DFSK Motor | China | |
Dongfeng Fengshen A60 EV/Aeolus E70 | 2015 | Sedan | Dongfeng Motor | China | |
Dongfeng Fengxing T1 | 2019 | Hatchback | Dongfeng Liuzhou Motor | China | |
Dongfeng Ruitaite EM10 | Van | Dongfeng Motor | China | ||
Dongfeng Sokon EC31/EC35/EC36 | 2018 | Pickup truck and van | DFSK Motor | China | |
Everus VE-1 | 2019 | Crossover SUV | Guangqi Honda | China-Japan | |
Farizon E5/E5L | Van | Farizon Auto | China | ||
Geely Emgrand EV | Sedan | Geely | China | ||
Geely Emgrand GSe | 2018 | Hatchback | Geely | China | |
Geely Panda Mini EV | 2022 | Hatchback | Geely | China | [27] |
Geely Galaxy E8 | 2023 | Sedan | Geely | China | |
Geometry A | 2019 | Sedan | Geely | China | |
Geometry C | 2019 | Crossover SUV | Geely | China | |
Geometry E | 2022 | Crossover SUV | Geely | China | |
Great Wall Wingle 7 EV | 2018 | Pickup truck | Great Wall Motors | China | |
Higer H4E | 2016 | Van | Higer | China | |
HiPhi X | 2020 | Crossover SUV | HiPhi | China | |
HiPhi Y | 2023 | Crossover SUV | HiPhi | China | |
HiPhi Z | 2022 | Shooting brake | HiPhi | China | |
Honda e:NS1 | 2022 | Crossover SUV | Honda (Dongfeng Honda) | Japan | |
Honda e:NP1 | 2022 | Crossover SUV | Honda (GAC Honda) | Japan | |
Honda e:NS2 | 2024 | Crossover SUV | Honda (Dongfeng Honda) | Japan | |
Honda e:NP2 | 2024 | Crossover SUV | Honda (GAC Honda) | Japan | |
Hongqi E-HS9 | 2020 | Crossover SUV | FAW Group | China | |
Hongqi E-QM5 | 2022 | Sedan | FAW Group | China | |
Hyper GT | 2023 | Sedan | GAC Group | China | [28] |
Hyper SSR | 2023 | Sports car | GAC Group | China | [29] |
Hyper HT | 2023 | SUV | GAC Group | China | [30] |
IM L7 | 2022 | Sedan | IM Motors | China | |
IM LS7 | 2022 | Crossover SUV | IM Motors | China | |
IM LS6 | 2023 | Crossover SUV | IM Motors | China | |
JAC iC5 / E J7 / Sehol E50A | 2019 | Sedan | JAC Motors | China | |
JAC iEV6E / Sehol E10X | 2021 | Hatchback | JAC Motors | China | |
JAC iEV7S / Sehol E20X | 2017 | Crossover SUV | JAC Motors | China | |
JAC iEVA50 | 2018 | Sedan | JAC Motors | China | |
JAC J3 EV | 2020 | Crossover SUV | JAC Motors | China | |
Jetour X70S EV | 2019 | Crossover SUV | Chery | China | |
Kandi K23 | Hatchback | Kandi | China | ||
Kandi K27 | Hatchback | Kandi | China | ||
Kia EV5 | 2023 | Crossover SUV | Kia | South Korea | |
Leapmotor C11 | 2020 | Crossover SUV | Leapmotor | China | [31] |
Leapmotor T03 | 2020 | Hatchback | Leapmotor | China | |
Leapmotor C01 | 2022 | Sedan | Leapmotor | China | |
Leapmotor C10 | 2023 | Crossover SUV | Leapmotor | China | |
Livan 9 | 2022 | Crossover SUV | Geely Auto | China | |
Livan 7 | 2023 | Crossover SUV | Geely Auto | China | |
Maple 30X / Geometry EX3 | 2020 | Crossover SUV | Geely Auto | China | |
Maple 80V | 2020 | MPV/minivan | Geely Auto | China | |
Maxus EG10 | 2016 | MPV/minivan | SAIC Motor | China | |
Maxus Mifa 5 | 2023 | MPV/minivan | SAIC Motor | China | |
Maxus Mifa 6 | 2023 | Crossover SUV | SAIC Motor | China | |
Maxus Mifa 9 | 2021 | Minivan/MPV | SAIC Motor | China | |
Maxus T90 EV | 2021 | Pickup truck | SAIC Motor | China | |
Mazda CX-30 EV | 2021 | Crossover SUV | Mazda | Japan | |
MG Cyberster | 2023 | Roadster | SAIC Motor | China | |
MG4 EV | 2022 | Hatchback | SAIC Motor | China | |
MG ZS EV | 2018 | Crossover SUV | SAIC Motor | China | |
Modern IN | 2021 | Crossover SUV | Beijing Automobile Works | China | |
NAC Chang Da H9 | 2017 | Van | Nanjing Automobile-SAIC Motor | China | |
Neta Aya / V | 2020 | Crossover SUV | Hozon Auto | China | |
Neta GT | 2023 | Coupé | Hozon Auto | China | |
Neta U / X | 2020 | Crossover SUV | Hozon Auto | China | |
Neta S | 2021 | Sedan | Hozon Auto | China | |
Neta L | 2024 | Crossover SUV | Hozon Auto | China | |
Nio EC6 | 2020 | Crossover SUV | Nio | China | |
Nio EC7 | 2023 | Crossover SUV | Nio | China | |
Nio EP9 | 2016 | Coupé | Nio | China | |
Nio ES6 | 2019 | Crossover SUV | Nio | China | |
Nio ES7 | 2022 | Crossover SUV | Nio | China | |
Nio ES8 | 2018 | Crossover SUV | Nio | China | |
Nio ET5 | 2021 | Sedan | Nio | China | |
Nio ET7 | 2021 | Sedan | Nio | China | |
Nio ET9 | 2024 | Coupe | Nio | China | |
Nissan Sylphy Z.E. | 2018 | Sedan | Nissan | Japan | |
Omoda E5 | 2023 | Crossover SUV | Chery | China | |
Ora Ballet Cat | 2022 | Hatchback | Great Wall Motor | China | |
Ora Good Cat / Funky Cat / 03 / GWM Ora | 2020 | Hatchback | Great Wall Motor | China | |
Ora Lightning Cat / Next Cat / Grand Cat / 07 | 2022 | Sedan | Great Wall Motor | China | |
Qiantu K20 | 2022 | Subcompact car | Qiantu Motor | China | |
Radar RD6 | 2022 | Pickup truck | Geely | China | |
Renault City K-ZE | 2019 | Hatchback | Renault | France | |
Roewe Clever | 2020 | Microcar hatchback | SAIC Motor | China | |
Roewe Ei5/MG 5 EV/MG EP | 2017 | Station wagon | SAIC Motor | China | |
Roewe Ei6 | 2016 | Sedan | SAIC Motor | China | |
Roewe Ei6 Max | 2020 | Sedan | SAIC Motor | China | |
Roewe ER6 | 2020 | Sedan | SAIC Motor | China | |
Roewe Marvel R | 2018 | Crossover SUV | SAIC Motor | China | |
Roewe/MG Marvel X | 2020 | Crossover SUV | SAIC Motor | China | |
Sehol X4 | 2020 | Crossover SUV | JAC Motors | China | |
SRM Shineray X30LEV | 2018 | Van | Shineray Group | China | |
Toyota C-HR EV | 2020 | Crossover SUV | GAC Toyota | China-Japan | |
Toyota IZOA EV | 2020 | Crossover SUV | FAW Toyota | China-Japan | |
Toyota bZ3 | 2023 | Sedan | FAW Toyota | China-Japan | |
Volkswagen ID.6 | 2021 | Crossover SUV | Volkswagen | Germany | |
Wuling Air EV | 2022 | Microcar hatchback | SAIC-GM-Wuling | China | |
Wuling Binguo | 2023 | Hatchback | SAIC-GM-Wuling | China | |
Wuling Binguo SUV | 2024 | Crossover SUV | SAIC-GM-Wuling | China | |
Wuling Hongguang Mini EV | 2020 | Microcar hatchback | SAIC-GM-Wuling | China | |
Xiaohu FEV | 2021 | Hatchback | Henrey Automobile | China | |
Xiaomi SU7 | 2024 | Sedan | Xiaomi Auto | China | |
XPeng G6 | 2023 | Crossover SUV | XPeng | China | |
XPeng G9 | 2022 | Crossover SUV | XPeng | China | |
XPeng P5 | 2021 | Sedan | XPeng | China | |
XPeng P7 | 2020 | Sedan | XPeng | China | |
Yangwang U7 | 2024 | Sedan | BYD Auto | China | |
Yangwang U9 | 2023 | Sports car | BYD Auto | China | |
Zeekr 001 | 2021 | Shooting brake | Geely | China | [32] |
Zeekr 007 | 2023 | Sedan | Geely | China | |
Zeekr 009 | 2022 | MPV/Minivan | Geely | China | |
Zeekr X | 2023 | Crossover SUV | Geely | China | |
Zeekr Mix | 2024 | MPV/Minivan | Geely | China |
Battery electric automobiles not capable of 100 km/h (62 mph) highway speed:
Model | Calendar year produced | Manufacturer | Marque origin |
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Aixam e-City/e-Coupe [33] | 2017 | Aixam | France |
Citroën Ami / Opel Rocks Electric / Fiat Topolino | 2020 | Stellantis | France/Germany/Italy |
Microlino | 2022 | Micro Mobility Systems | Italy/Switzerland |
Tazzari Zero | 2009 | Tazzari Group | Italy |
Toyota COMS | 2000 | Toyota Auto Body | Japan |
XEV Yoyo | 2021 | XEV | Italy/Hong Kong |
Model | Calendar year produced | Calendar year discontinued | Manufacturer | Marque origin | Notes |
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Azure Transit Connect Electric | 2010 | 2012 | Azure Dynamics and Ford | United States | Around 500 units were sold before Azure stopped production in March 2012. [34] |
Bolloré Bluecar | 2011 | Véhicule Électriques Pininfarina Bolloré | France | Cumulative sales in France totaled 5,689 units by the end of September 2016. [35] | |
BMW i3 (International) and BMW i3 REx | 2013 | 2022 | BMW | Germany | Global sales exceeded 220,000 throughout lifetime. |
Chevrolet S-10 EV | 1997 | 1998 | General Motors | United States | S-10 with GM EV1 powertrain, over 100 produced and only about 60 sold to private owners. |
Chevrolet Spark EV | 2013 | 2016 | General Motors | United States | The Spark EV was released in selected markets in California and Oregon in June 2013. [36] GM planned to sell the Spark in Canada, South Korea and select European markets. [37] [38] |
Chevrolet Volt | 2010 | 2019 | General Motors | United States | Battery EV with gas engine range extender |
Chevrolet Bolt EUV | 2021 | 2023 | General Motors | United States | |
Chevrolet Bolt EV | 2016 | 2023 | General Motors | United States | |
Chrysler TEVan/EPIC | 1993 | 1999 | Chrysler | United States | Sold primarily to electric utilities, only 56 were produced and were sold for approximately $120,000 each. |
Citroën AX Électrique | 1993 | 1996 | PSA Group | France | 374 produced between December 1993 and 1996. [39] |
Citroën Berlingo électrique | 1998 | 2005 | PSA Group | France | |
Citroën Berlingo Electric (2010) | 2010 | 2013 | PSA Group | France | In 2016 worldwide sales were 491, with just 19 sold in the UK. [40] |
Citroën C1 ev'ie | 2009 | 2011 | PSA Group | France | EV conversion produced by Electric Car Corporation. |
Citroën C-Zero | 2010 | 2020 | PSA Group (produced by Mitsubishi Motors) | France | Similar to Mitsubishi i-MiEV. |
Citroën E-Méhari | 2016 | 2019 | PSA Group and Bolloré | France | Approximately 1,000 cars were planned to be produced in collaboration with the French electric car producer Bolloré. [41] |
Citroën Saxo Électrique | 1997 | 2002 | PSA Group | France | 6,400 produced with Peugeot 106. [42] |
Coda Sedan | 2012 | 2013 | Coda Automotive | United States | Sales began in California in March 2012. |
Elcat Electric Vehicles | 1990 | 2002 | ELCAT | Finland | |
Fiat 500e | 2013 | 2019 | Fiat Chrysler Automobiles | Italy | U.S. sales totaled 27,211 units. [43] |
Ford Focus Electric | 2011 | 2018 | Ford | United States | U.S. sales totaled 9,226 units. [44] |
Ford Ranger EV | 1998 | 2003 | Ford | United States | Several hundred were produced for lease only, almost all were recovered and most destroyed. |
Ford Think City | 2000 | 2002 | Ford | United States | |
General Motors EV1 | 1996 | 2003 | General Motors | United States | First generation (1996–1997) used VRLA batteries, second generation (1999–2003) used NiMH batteries. |
Honda Clarity Electric | 2017 | 2019 | Honda | Japan | |
Honda EV Plus | 1997 | 1999 | Honda | Japan | About 300 produced. [45] |
Honda Fit EV | 2012 | 2014 | Honda | Japan | Production was to be limited to only 1,100 units over the first three years. Deliveries to retail customers in the U.S. began in July 2012 and availability is limited to California and Oregon. [46] |
Honda e | 2020 | 2024 | Honda | Japan | |
Hyundai Ioniq Electric | 2016 | 2022 | Hyundai | South Korea | |
Kia Soul EV | 2014 | 2023 | Kia | South Korea | |
Lordstown Endurance | 2022 | 2023 | Lordstown Motors | United States | |
Lumeneo Smera | 2013 | 2013 | Lumeneo | France | Highway speed-capable microcar. Sold 10 cars in 2013 before going bankrupt. [47] |
Mahindra e2o | 2013 | 2017 | Mahindra Electric | India | |
Mahindra e2o Plus | 2016 | 2019 | Mahindra & Mahindra | India | [48] |
Mahindra eVerito | 2016 | 2019 | Mahindra & Mahindra | India | [49] |
Mercedes-Benz A-Class E-Cell | 2010 | 2010 | Daimler AG | Germany | Developed with Tesla Motors. Limited production of 500 A-Class E-Cell electric cars was built, for trial purposes and lease to customers in Europe. [50] |
Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive | 2014 | 2019 | Daimler AG | Germany | Production for retail customers began in April 2014. [51] |
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive | 2013 | 2013 | Daimler AG | Germany | Fewer than 100 units were sold. [52] |
Mercedes-Benz Vito E-Cell | 2010 | Daimler AG | Germany | ||
Mercedes-Benz EQC | 2019 | 2023 | Mercedes-Benz Group | Germany | |
Mia | 2011 | 2013 | Mia Electric | France | |
Mitsubishi i-MiEV | 2009 | 2021 | Mitsubishi Motors | Japan | Was available in Asia, Europe and the Americas. [53] It was the first electric car to sell more than 10,000 units, including Citroën C-Zero and Peugeot iOn. According to Guinness World Records, the record was reached in February 2011. [54] Global sales totaled about 37,600 units through June 2016. [55] |
Modec | 2007 | 2011 | Modec | United Kingdom | Electric delivery vans. |
Mini Electric/Cooper SE | 2019 | 2023 | Mini/BMW | United Kingdom | |
NEVS 9-3 EV | 2017 | 2022 | NEVS AB | Sweden | |
Nissan Hypermini | 1999 | 2001 | Nissan | Japan | 219 produced. |
Opel Ampera-e | 2017 | 2020 | PSA Group (produced by GM) | Germany | |
Peugeot 106 Électrique | 1996 | 2003 | PSA Group | France | Similar to Citroën Saxo |
Peugeot iOn | 2010 | 2020 | PSA Group (produced by Mitsubishi Motors) | France | Similar to Mitsubishi i-MiEV. |
Peugeot Partner Électrique | 1998 | 2005 | PSA Group | France | |
Renault Fluence Z.E./Renault Samsung SM3 Z.E. | 2011 | 2020 | Renault | France | Global sales totaled 10,600 units through December 2019, mostly composed of SM3 Z.E. units. [56] |
Renault Twizy | 2012 | 2023 | Renault | France | |
Renault Zoe | 2012 | 2024 | Renault | France | |
REVA/REVAi/G-Wiz i | 2001 | 2019 | Reva Electric Car Company | India | Since 2001 more than 4,000 cars were sold worldwide by March 2011 and was available in 26 countries. [57] [58] Sales in the UK, where it was sold as the G-Wiz and became its main market, ended by late 2011. [59] |
SEAT e-Mii | 2020 | 2021 | SEAT | Spain | [60] [61] |
Škoda/Tatra Beta | 1994 | 1997 | Škoda ELCAR Ejpovice | Czech Republic | About 100 produced, using nickel-cadmium batteries [62] [63] |
Škoda Citigo iV | 2019 | 2020 | Škoda Auto | Czech Republic | [64] [65] Similar to Volkswagen e-Up. |
Smart ED | 2007 | 2017 | Daimler AG | Germany | Available for lease in the United States since early 2011. Originally converted by Zytek from 100 Smart Fortwos. |
smart EQ forfour | 2017 | 2021 | Daimler AG | Germany | |
Smart EQ fortwo | 2017 | 2024 | Daimler AG | Germany | |
Tesla Roadster (first generation) | 2008 | 2012 | Tesla Motors | United States | |
The Kurrent | 2006 | 2007 | American Electric Motor Vehicle Company | United States | Neighborhood electric vehicle. |
Think City | 2008 | 2011 | Think Global | Norway | Successor of the Ford Th!nk. |
Toyota eQ/Scion iQ EV | 2011 | 2013 | Toyota | Japan | Deployed in limited quantities for research purposes. |
Toyota RAV4 EV (1997) | 1997 | 2003 | Toyota | Japan | Leased and sold on US east and west coast. 1,484 were leased and/or sold in California. [66] [67] |
Toyota RAV4 EV (2012) | 2012 | 2014 | Toyota | Japan | Leased and sold only in California, from 2012 through 2015. 2,489 units were sold in the U.S. through April 2015. [68] [69] |
Toyota C+pod | 2021 | 2024 | Toyota | Japan | |
Volkswagen e-Golf | 2014 | 2020 | Volkswagen | Germany | [70] |
Volkswagen e-Up! | 2013 | 2023 | Volkswagen | Germany | NSF [71] |
Volvo C30 Electric | 2010 | 2012 | Volvo Cars | Sweden | |
Venturi Fétish | 2004 | 2007 | Venturi | Monaco | Only 25 units have been produced. [72] |
Wheego Whip LiFe | 2011 | 2013 | Shuanghuan Auto and Wheego Technologies | China-United States | Sales began in the U.S. in April 2011. [73] A total of 34 units had been sold by March 2012, [74] and 400 had been produced when production ended in 2013. |
ZENN | 2006 | 2010 | ZENN Motor Company | Canada | Based on the Microcar MC2 |
Model | Calendar year produced | Calendar year discontinued | Manufacturer | Marque origin | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
AM General Jeep DJ-5E Electruck | 1974 | 1974 | AM General | United States | Sold to United States Postal Service and Canada Post. [82] |
Baker Electric | 1899 | 1914 | Baker Motor Vehicle | United States | |
CitiCar | 1974 | 1977 | Sebring-Vanguard | United States | Microcar, a total of 4,444 units were produced up to 1979. [83] |
Detroit Electric | 1907 | 1939 | Anderson Electric Car Company | United States | Between 1907 and 1939 a total of 13,000 electric cars were built. [84] |
Enfield 8000 | 1973 | 1973 | Enfield Automotive | United Kingdom | 120 cars were built in total, of which 65 were used by the Electricity Council. [85] |
Fiat Panda Elettra | 1990 | 1998 | Fiat | Italy | |
Henney Kilowatt | 1959 | 1960 | Henney Motor Company | United States | |
Scottish Aviation Scamp | 1964 | 1966 | Scottish Aviation | United Kingdom | Produced for the Central Electricity Generating Board. 13 prototypes only. |
Sinclair C5 | 1985 | 1985 | Sinclair Vehicles | United Kingdom | Recumbent tricycle. Out of 14,000 C5s made, only 5,000 were sold. [86] |
Studebaker Electric | 1902 | 1912 | Studebaker | United States | Produced from 1902 to 1912 in South Bend, Indiana |
VAZ-111E | 1989 | 1998 | AvtoVAZ | Soviet Union | |
Zagato Zele | 1974 | 1976 | Zagato | Italy | Made by the Italian design firm Zagato. About 500 vehicles were made. |
Model | Calendar year produced | Calendar year discontinued | Manufacturer | Marque origin | Notes |
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AC Propulsion tzero | 1997 | 1997 | AC Propulsion | United States | Two-seat sportster prototype, four produced.[ citation needed ] |
Autobianchi Y10 Electrica | 1989 | 1990 | [87] | ||
BMW 1602 Elektro-Antrieb | 1972 | BMW | Germany | BMW's first electric vehicle prototype, based on the production 1602 model. Unveiled during the 1972 Olympics and used to carry VIPs. | |
BMW ActiveE | 2012 | 2012 | BMW | Germany | Field testing in the U.S. began in January 2012, after the Mini E trial ended. [88] Available only in select markets. [89] |
Byton M-Byte | 2018 | 2021 | Byton | China | Supposed to go into production with concept model already being shown to the public, but the company went bankrupt in 2021 and cancelled the entire vehicle. |
Elcat Electric Vehicles | 2002 | Elcat Automotive | Finland | ||
Electrorides ZeroTruck | 2008 | Electrorides | United States | Based on an Isuzu N-series platform, retrofitted with a UQM Technologies electric motor. [90] | |
Electrosport | 1971 | 1974 | Electric Fuel Propulsion Company | United States | |
EMC E36 | 2011 | 2011 | EnVision Motor Company | United States | Rebadged Dacia Logan I |
Hyundai BlueOn | 2009 | 2010 | Hyundai | South Korea | Field testing with 30 units began in South Korea by late 2010, production was planned. [91] |
Iveco Daily | 2010 | Iveco | Italy | ||
Lada Ellada | 2011 | AvtoVAZ | Russia | ||
Mercedes-Benz Vito 108E | 1996 | Daimler AG | Germany | [92] | |
Mini E | 2009 | 2010 | BMW | United Kingdom | Built for field trials. [93] |
Miles ZX40ST | 2007 | Miles Electric Vehicles | United States | ||
Mitsubishi Fuso eCanter | 2016 | Mitsubishi Fuso | Japan | ||
Nissan Altra EV | 1998 | 2002 | Nissan | Japan | Only about 200 vehicles were ever produced mainly for fleet. [94] |
Optimal Energy Joule | 2008 | 2012 | Optimal Energy | South Africa | A concept car that was never released commercially; development ceased in April 2012. |
Tango | 2005 | Commuter Cars | United States | ||
Tata Indica Vista EV | 2008 | 2011 | Tata Motors Cars | India | |
Volkswagen Golf blue-e-motion | 2011 | 2012 | Volkswagen | Germany | |
Volkswagen Golf CITYStromer | Volkswagen | Germany | |||
Volkswagen Jetta CITYStromer | Volkswagen | Germany | |||
Wrightspeed X1 | 2006 | Wrightspeed | United States | An Ariel Atom sports car modified to use an all-electric powertrain. Production has been cancelled. | |
Zytek Lotus Elise | 1998 | 2003 | Lotus Cars and Zytek | United Kingdom |
Champion polyplast
Mahindra Electric Mobility Limited
Omega Seiki Mobility
Piaggio Vehicles Private Limited
Altigreen Propulsion Labs Pvt Ltd [106]
Keto Motors Private Limited
Kinetic Green Energy & Power Solutions Ltd [107]
Lohia Auto Industries
Mahindra Electric Mobility Limited [108]
Omega Seiki Mobility [109]
Kinetic Green Energy & Power Solutions Ltd [110]
Mahindra Electric Mobility Limited [108]
Omega Seiki Mobility [109]
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