Here we look at 14 of the most important models for fleets on the horizon.
Available: February 2025
Range: up to 463 miles
The Audi A6 is becoming an all-electric model and will have a range of up to 463 miles, when it arrives in the UK in early 2025.
Two versions of the A6 e-tron will be available from launch: the A6 e-tron Performance and the S6 e-tron.
Prices start at £69,900 for the fastback body. An estate is also available, costing from £71,700.
Additional models with rear-wheel drive and Quattro all-wheel drive will follow at a later date.
This feature was taken from our Electric Fleet: Moving to Net Zero special report.
As the 2030 ban on the sale of new diesel and petrol cars gets closer, manufacturers are launching an ever-increasing number of new battery electric vehicles.
Here we look at 14 of the most important models for fleets on the horizon.
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Audi A6 e-tron
Available: February 2025
Range: up to 463 miles
The Audi A6 is becoming an all-electric model and will have a range of up to 463 miles, when it arrives in the UK in early 2025.
Two versions of the A6 e-tron will be available from launch: the A6 e-tron Performance and the S6 e-tron.
Prices start at £69,900 for the fastback body. An estate is also available, costing from £71,700.
Additional models with rear-wheel drive and Quattro all-wheel drive will follow at a later date.
The initial variants are all equipped with a 100kWh battery.
Using 800-volt technology and a maximum DC charging capacity of 270kW, the A6 e-tron can be recharged at an appropriate charging station for a range of up to 192 miles in just 10 minutes.
The car’s interior features MMI panoramic display, with a curved design and OLED technology. This consists of the 11.9-inch Audi virtual cockpit and the 14.5-inch MMI touch display. There is also a 10.9-inch MMI front passenger display.
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Citroen e-C3 Aircross
Available: late 2024
Range: up to 250 miles
Citroen has enlarged its C3 Aircross compact SUV so it is now aligned more closely with cars in the segment above.
The C3 Aircross shares a number of design cues and interior architecture with the recently launched C3 but offers a lot more space and practicality.
Highlights include Citroen's new head-up display, which places the conventional instrument cluster display at the base of the windscreen. There's also a 10.25-inch central infotainment touchscreen along with Citroen's Advanced Comfort suspension and seats.
The electric e-C3 Aircross is powered by a 113PS motor and uses a 44kWh battery. The car has a range of up to 186 miles and supports 100kW rapid charging, for a 20% - 80% top up in 26 minutes.
A second version with a range of over 250 miles will be available in 2025.
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Cupra Tavascan
Available: Late 2024
Range: 341 miles
The Tavascan will be Cupra's second fully electric model, joining the existing Born in its line-up.
Its sharp looks mirror those of the concept model, first revealed in 2019. The production version carries over the coupe silhouette and aggressive front end design which incorporates air channels in the bonnet.
The interior architecture is also new for the brand, with a large T-shaped central console giving a wraparound cockpit-style feel to the driver.
Based on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, the Tavascan will be available with two power outputs. A single motor variant, using VW Group's newest electric powertrain, delivers 286PS, while a dual-motor all-wheel drive version - known as VZ - produces 340PS.
Cupra says the Tavascan VZ can reach 31mph in just 2.4 seconds and accelerate from zero to 62mph in 5.6 seconds.
All variants use a 77kWh battery, providing a range of around 341 miles for the single motor and 321 miles for the dual motor variant. An additional 62 miles of range can be added in as little as seven minutes, using a rapid charger. The battery can be charged from 10% to 80% in just under half an hour using a 135kW charging point.
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Ford Capri
Available: late 2024
Range: up to 389 miles
Ford has revived its famous Capri name for a new mid-size electric SUV with a coupe-like roofline.
The Polestar 2 rival joins Ford's VW ID4-based Explorer as part of an expanding line-up.
Like the Explorer, the Capri uses VW's MEB platform and shares a platform with the Skoda Enyaq Coupe and VW ID5.
Ford has given the Capri a distinctive exterior design that sets it apart from the more boxy Explorer.
On the inside the two cars are more familiar, with a shared cockpit layout. The central 14.6-inch touchscreen dominates, with Ford's latest Sync software powering the setup.
Prices start at £42,075, although that only gets you a 'Standard Range' with a 55kWh battery and a 170PS motor.
For £48,075, the Extended Range RWD model has a 77kWh battery and promises a range of 389 miles. It uses a 286PS motor.
There is also an Extended Range AWD version, with 340PS. It uses a 79kWh battery and has a 346-mile range.
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Hyundai Inster
Available: early 2025
Range: up to 229 miles
Hyundai is introducing the Inster, a budget-friendly model that will sit alongside the Citroen e-C3 and Dacia Spring.
It is the brand's smallest and cheapest electric car to date. Prices start at £23,495.
Two powertrain options are offered. The base car has a 42kWh battery and a 95PS motor, providing a 203-mile range.
A Long Range variant, with a 49kWh battery and a more powerful 115PS motor, promises a 229-mile range.
The Inster has a spacious interior, despite its compact dimensions. The front row seating provides walk-through access. All seats can be folded flat – including the driver’s seat – for increased flexibility.
It features a 10.25-inch digital cluster, a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with navigation and a wireless charging dock that forms part of a compact centre console.
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Kia EV3
Available: late 2024
Range: up to 372 miles
Kia is adding the EV3 to its expanding electric car line-up.
Prices for the new compact SUV start at £32,995.
Two battery sizes are available. The EV3 Standard Range model will be offered with a 58.3kWh battery, while the EV3 Long Range variant will use an 81.4kWh battery.
The Standard Range can cover 267 miles between charges, while the Long Range manages up to 372 miles. Both battery options are paired with a single 204PS electric motor.
The new EV3 joins the existing EV6 and EV9 models as an electric-only model based on a bespoke platform.
With a 25-litre ‘frunk’ and a 460-litre boot capacity, Kia claims that the EV3 offers the largest luggage space in its class.
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Mini Aceman
Available: late 2024
Range: up to 252 miles
The Aceman will join Mini's all-new line-up as an electric-only model, sitting between the Mini Hatch and the Countryman.
There's a clear family resemblance between the three models, which all share the same design language.
Available in two output levels – E and SE – and a choice of three trims – Classic, Exclusive and Sport – the new Mini Aceman is priced from £31,800.
The Mini Aceman E is equipped with a 42.5kWh battery, offering up to 192 miles of range (WLTP), and uses a 184PS electric motor.
The Aceman SE (priced from £36,300) has 218PS and an increased range of 252 miles, thanks to a 54.2kWh battery.
It will compete in the compact SUV segment, offering seating for five and a 300-litre boot.
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Peugeot e-408
Available: Early 2025
Range: 281 miles
Peugeot is adding an electric powertrain option to the existing 408, which provides a range of 281 miles.
The car will compete with the Tesla Model 3, Polestar 2 and VW's ID 7.
A new electric powertrain is used for the E-408, combining a 210PS electric motor and a 58.2kWh battery.
Peugeot has retained the 408's exterior styling and interior design, making the E-408 almost indistinguishable from hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions.
The E-408 also has the same 471-litre boot volume as plug-in hybrid 408 models.
Two specification levels will be available: Allure and GT. A heat pump will be standard, along with heated seats and a heated steering wheel.
Pricing is yet to be confirmed.
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Renault 5 E-Tech
Available: Q1 2025
Range: up to 248 miles
The Renault 5 has been reborn as an all-electric model for the city car segment.
It is the first vehicle to be designed entirely on AmpR Small, the new Ampere platform dedicated to B-segment electric vehicles.
Tipping the scales at less than 1,500Kg, the retro-styled 5 promises agile handling and strong efficiency.
The Renault 5 E-Tech will launch with a 150PS powertrain, paired with a 50kWh battery, giving a range of 248 miles.
There will also be a version with 120PS and a 40kWh battery, offering a lower price point and a range of 186 miles.
Pricing is set to start at around £23,000.
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Skoda Elroq
Available: early 2025
Range: up to 360 miles
Skoda is expanding its electric car line-up with the new Elroq compact SUV.
Sitting beneath the existing Enyaq, the Elroq will arrive in the UK in early 2025.
It's offered with three powertrain options - 50, 60 and 85 - enabling a range of up to 360 miles.
With a similar footprint to the Skoda Kamiq, the Elroq will compete with the Ford Explorer, Hyundai Kona and Kia Niro.
The Elroq showcases a shift in Skoda's design language with a fresh face incorporating a sleeker grille.
On the inside, the interior is designed to maximise space and utilises a familiar layout to the Enyaq. There's a central 13-inch touchscreen along with a small instrument cluster display.
Pricing starts at £31,500.
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Smart #5
Available: Summer 2025
Range: 350 miles
The Smart #5 will be the third model in Smart's line-up and its largest car to date.
Entering the mid-size SUV segment, it’s expected to offer a more premium and high-tech package than the existing Smart range.
The #5 will be available with a 100kWh battery and a predicted range of around 350 miles. It can charge from 10% to 80% in 15 minutes, using 800v electrical architecture.
A smaller battery option is also likely be offered.
The interior features a pair of 13-inch infotainment screens, along with a smaller digital instrument cluster.
Pricing is expected to start at around £35,000.
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Vauxhall Frontera
Available: early 2025
Range: up to 248 miles
The Frontera joins Vauxhall's line-up between the Mokka and Grandland with the option of a fully electric powertrain.
In an industry first, the car maker has applied the same list price to electric and petrol-powered models. It costs from £23,495.
The Frontera Electric is based on a new Stellantis platform and uses a 113PS electric motor. With a 44kWh battery, it offers a range of up to 186 miles (WLTP).
In 2025, a Long Range version - capable of up to 248 miles - will join the line-up.
The launch of the new model marks the return of the Frontera name that was originally used on an SUV in the 90s.
The new Frontera will replace the Vauxhall Crossland. It features Vauxhall's signature Visor grille, which integrates with the front headlights. It has a boxy appearance which benefits interior space.
Vauxhall said the new model offers more than 460 litres of luggage space in the boot – with the seats folded down, the capacity increases to up to 1,600 litres.
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Vauxhall Grandland
Available: late 2024
Range: up to 435 miles
Vauxhall is introducing an electric version of the all-new Grandland with a range of up to 435 miles.
The car is based on the Stellantis STLA Medium platform, shared with the Peugeot E-3008.
From launch, the Grandland Electric features a 73kWh battery and 210PS motor. It can travel up to 325 miles on a single charge.
Next year, a Long-Range version will be offered with a 98kWh battery and an estimated range of 435 miles.
Vauxhall has given the Grandland a fresh, modern design and new interior with a 16-inch central infotainment display. It takes inspiration from the firm's Experimental Concept.
The long wheelbase and steep tailgate increase room in the cabin and boot. The rear seats can be folded down 40:20:40, creating a load volume of up to 1,645 litres. With the seats up, the Grandland has a boot volume of 550 litres – an increase of 36 litres over the outgoing model.
Prices start at £40,995.
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Volvo EX90
Available: Early 2025
Range: 374 miles
More than two years after it was first revealed, the Volvo EX90 is now ready to go on sale in the UK.
The large flagship electric SUV has seven seats and a range of up to 374 miles.
It launched in range-topping Ultra trim, costing from £96,255.
The powertrain uses a pair of electric motors to deliver 408PS. There is also a Performance variant with 517PS. Both use a 111kWh battery.
Volvo said the standard of safety in the EX90 is higher than any Volvo car before it, and features the manufacturer’s latest sensing technology, inside and out.
Exterior sensors such as cameras, radars and lidar are connected to the car’s high-performance core computers.
Inside, sensors gauge eye concentration to understand when the driver is distracted, drowsy or otherwise inattentive, beyond what has been possible in a Volvo car to date. If the driver falls asleep or is taken ill while driving, the EX90 is designed to safely stop and call for help.
The cabin features a 14.5-inch centre screen, with Google built in. It will also be compatible with wireless Apple CarPlay.
Decarbonising a fleet is not just about replacing an ICE vehicle with a like-for-like electric replacement – it may open the door to other, more operationally efficient transport modes.
In our new Electric Fleet: Moving to Net Zero special report, we look at the fleets that are already utilising flying drones, rolling robots or powered mobility such as e-cargo bikes and light vehicles, assessing use cases and considerations for organisations looking to pilot these options.
We also look ahead to forthcoming battery electric technology to evaluate its potential impact on fleet operations, with longer ranges and faster charging among the key benefits, as well as the potential of hydrogen, which is undergoing a number of Government-funded trials in the UK.
Other topics we investigate include the ongoing impact of the ZEV Mandate and how fleet managers need to be prepared to take advantage of any potential deals offered by manufacturers, and technology trends – including batteries – which will have an influence on fleet operations.
We also look at what fully-electric cars will hit the UK market over the next 12 to 18 months, some of which will offer a WLTP range of more than 400 miles.
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Matt has been an automotive journalist for eight years. As senior staff writer he is responsible for the automotive content on Fleet News and also contributes to Automotive Management. Prior to this, Matt worked in the automotive industry for 10 years.
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