#electric-suv

#electric-suv

AUDI's second EV will be a large SUV aimed squarely at the Chinese market. Dubbed the E SUV, it's only a concept for now, but the production version will likely look the same. Confused about that brand name? There's an explanation. AUDI is kicking things into high gear. After starting production of the E5 Sportback just two months ago, the company that made the world double-check the spelling of its name earlier this year is already prepping a second model.

The 2026 Jeep Recon is the company's first off-road EV, and it'll go on sale next year. It packs serious off-road equipment, including a locking rear differential and available 33-inch all-terrain tires. Jeep is also offering Wrangler-like removable doors on the Recon, which is a first for any EV. If you love serious off-roading in an electric vehicle, your options so far have been extremely limited and prohibitively expensive.

As a result, it finds itself directly in the crosshairs of the more established, and recently revised 2026 BMW iX xDrive60 - the very same vehicle I drove on an extended EV road trip just last month. Like the SQ6, the xDrive60 punches above the 500 horsepower mark and offers a spacious two-row cabin to go with its promise of gas free motoring.

Since then, the Model Y has fended off challenges from major automakers like Ford, Chevrolet, Hyundai, and Kia to become one of the top-selling vehicles in the world. Tesla sold nearly 1.8 million vehicles last year, and the automaker has an ambitious target of 20-30% sales growth this year.

Volkswagen has unveiled the ID. Cross Concept, a compact electric SUV designed to represent the brand's next step in making electric vehicles more accessible and practical for everyday use. Set to debut at the IAA Mobility show in Munich in September 2025, the ID. Cross Concept stands out as a fresh interpretation of Volkswagen's electric ambitions, combining affordability, comfort, and a modern design language that balances tradition with innovation.

BMW's commitment to innovation has always been tied to its ability to blend performance, design, and cutting-edge technology. With the unveiling of the BMW iX3 Electric SUV, arriving in the U.S. in summer 2026, the brand is stepping into a new era of electrification. Built on the Neue Klasse concept first introduced in 2023, the iX3 is more than just another EV-it's the first fully realized production model to embody BMW's vision for the future of electric mobility.

On its face, the Nio ES8 may not look super different from its current generation. Yet, there are a lot of under-the-skin improvements to the model. Overall, the ES8 is about 7 inches longer than the old model, with 2.49 inches of that going to the wheelbase. Aside from the excess length, the ES8 now has a frunk, whereas the old one did not.