Over the last few years, seemingly every large car brand launched an EV – and there were some that actually weren’t egg-shaped crossovers! And while we’re seeing interest in electrification in the super/hypercar segment dwindling, there have been no signs of EVs slowing down in the consumer market, with sales rising to 18% of all new cars sold in 2023. As a result, we’ve seen numerous brands ramp up the number of EVs in their fleets, with some brands fully dedicating themselves to electric vehicles as a way of becoming relevant once again. But what about those that haven’t made the switch yet? Below you’ll find some of the usual suspects from the aforementioned supercar space, but also some surprising inclusions. A note before we start – we didn’t include the brands that have already announced an electric model that just so happens to not be on sale yet. One thing’s for sure – when we update this list next year, the number of entries will pretty much be slashed in half.
Aston Martin
Despite announcing their new BEV platform supplied by Lucid, as well as teasing a potential revival of the Lagonda name as a luxury, EV-only sub-brand, Aston Martin have since canned those plans due mediocre customer interest. Originally planned for a 2025 release, the plans have been pushed back a year or two, with the focus shifting to plug-in hybrids rather than all-our electric vehicles for the time being. As far as the promise of every model being electrified in some way by 2026, I’d hazard a guess that’s been pushed back somewhat too, though AM’s Lawrence Stroll promised a PHEV V12 somewhere along the line, too.
Bentley
Bentley was one of the brands coming out with a bold claim of an electric-only range by 2030. Not only have those plans been pushed back three years, but so has the brand’s supposed-2025 introduction of its very first fully electric car. Bentley CEO cites platform and software issues as the main causes of the delay, though that does seem odd considering the car is meant to share the Audi-Porsche-developed Performance Platform Electric that the new Macan and Q6 e-Tron are currently using (and that the new Lambo EV is also likely to use). The new all-electric Bentley is now set to be announced towards the end of 2026, with deliveries going well into 2027.
Chrysler
Being one of the 14 Stellantis marques, it’s just a matter of time before Chrysler unveils its first fully electrified challenger based on one of the STLA platforms. In fact, Chrysler has already shown off the Airflow SUV concept two years ago, and rumours have it that the production vehicle will use the STLA Large platform like the Jeep Wagoneer and Dodge Charger Daytona. With the production variant of the Airflow to be unveiled in 2025, Chrysler also teased a potential EV Pacifica soon after, too.
Ferrari
Unlike many other high-end sports car manufacturers, Ferrari is going full steam ahead with electrification of its range, opening of an all-new production plan that will help achieve its goal of a new EV by 2025. Reuters reports a rumoured cost of €500,000 (~A$810,000) minimum, though nothing’s been confirmed yet apart from the supposed launch year. The couple of spy shots that have made their way over from Maranello show some nice, big exhaust tips perfectly fitting an EV, and a body likely based on one of Maserati Levante.
Infiniti
While the likes of Toyota and Lexus already jumped on the EV bandwagon, Nissan, and thus Infiniti, have been slower to adopt the new tech. This isn’t that odd considering Nissan’s EV line-up is quite one-dimensional containing only the mighty Leaf, as the brand’s new electric platform has not yet been launched. The first-ever electric Infiniti is positioned as a luxurious rival to the Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2, and will be built in Mississippi alongside its Nissan cousin, with launch dates for both set for late 2025.
Lamborghini
Okay, you know how I said we won’t be including cars that have already been confirmed, but not yet put on the market? We’re bending the rules ever so slightly, as Lamborghini confirmed that their first-ever fully electric car will be called the Lanzador, just like the concept unveiled in 2023. Having said that, the final look hasn’t been confirmed, though the supposed 2028 release will be a stepping stone between Lamborghini’s supercars and the Urus SUV, with a low-slung roofline and heightened, Sterrato-like ride height.
Land Rover
Okay, you know how I bent the rules ever so slightly for Lamborghini? Well, we’re fully bending them for Land Rover now. The brand is already taking expressions of interest for the Range Rover Electric that still has a chance of being revealed this year, with the Range Rover Sport and Velar EV models not too far away either, as all three have been spied in varying states of camouflage undress.
Mazda
This is a bit of an odd one, as I’m sure some of you will remember the MX-30 electric – and if you don’t, it’s for good reason. While the concept was cool – you could actually have it with a rotary engine as well – the EV variant just wasn’t very good. Poor range and performance coupled with a mid-A$60,000 price tag meant the car was pulled from the Australian market, and others. In fact, I could only find it listed on Mazda’s Japanese website. Fret not, however, as the next Mazda EV is set to be announced worldwide in 2025.
McLaren
Though much of their range has been electrified in some way, it’ll take quite some time for the British brand to produce their first-ever fully electric car. Rumours have the launch set in the latter part of this decade as McLaren have said that they’re working on an EV platform, but for the foreseeable future, the brand’s range will become increasingly reliant on hybrid technology, just like the Artura.
Suzuki
Having presented the eVX concept in 2023, Suzuki is set to launch the full production model in January 2025 at Bharat Mobility Global Expo. No real details have yet been unveiled, but the production car shouldn’t stray too far from the mini-SUV shape of the concept. I’m personally very partial to the Jimny, so an electric version that comes even close design-wise would be a win.
