Game-changing electric vehicles that will hit the roads in 2022


1.      NIO ET7

 The china-based famous electric car manufacturer neo has prepared a very special model to amaze the global automotive market showing the world china's breakthrough in automotive

production the company's flagship sedan the et7 will be the first production car in the world powered by semi-solid-state batteries which alongside the car's excellent aerodynamic design can provide an outstanding 1000 kilometers or 620 miles of range what's remarkable is that this battery technology offers 50 percent more energy  density than conventional lithium-ion

batteries which allows the company to use a 150 kilowatt-hour battery pack without giving extra weight to the car or sacrificing its space also you won't need to worry about charging this capacious battery as you can always opt in to neo's battery swapping service to get fully charged

batteries in around five minutes the neo et7 comes with a minimalist yet attractive design the gentle slope of  the roofline gives more elegance to the premium sedan when meeting a slim tail

light that runs the full width of the vehicle under the sleek body the expansive cabin will provide enough living space for the occupants while the panorama roof will transfer a feeling of freedom in the rear the minimalist dashboard features a digital instrument cluster a 12.8 inch infotainment screen and tesla style invisible air vents the et7 will also be the first production car coming as the company describes with ultra long range high resolution lidar which alongside 11 cameras allows autopilot to perceive its environment very precisely in order to drive by itself safely in complex conditions the car will be offered with a dual motor configuration for a combined output of 644 horsepower and 850 newton meter of torque enabling it to hit 60 miles per hour in 3.6 seconds the sales of the neo et7 start in europe in 2022 but the price is yet to be announced.

 

2.      F-150 Lightning

 The f-150 lightning which is built to seriously accelerate the transition to electric vehicles will be available in four trims offering value and performance packed with smart and innovative featuresford has taken a traditional approach for designing the truck adding some futuristic elements such as the horizontal led light bar although this aesthetics is missing on the base version the price of forty thousand dollars which could reach forty two thousand dollars sounds great for a trim that will be uncompromising compared to the top-end versions of its gas-powered siblings offering a solid interior design that features a responsive 12-inch touchscreen which can be found only in the higher end versions of the 2021 standard f-150s things even become hotter after subtracting the possible reforming government incentive of up to twelve thousand dollars reducing the price to an impressive eight thousand dollars all the modifications will be all-wheel drive coming with a standard 230 miles of range but if there is a need for more range and power especially when towing you can opt for an extended range variant which not only offers 300 miles of range but is also more powerful with an output of  563 horsepower the lightning will be outstanding thanks to its all-new frame that uses the strongest steel ever put in f-150 which along with independent rear suspension will give greater confidence over extended desert running due to an unprecedented 775 pound-feet of torque it will be the quickest accelerating f-150 built yet with a 0-60 acceleration time of 4.5 seconds the vehicle will have a maximum payload capacity of 2000 pounds and is capable of towing up to 10 000 pounds here an interesting innovation is the available on-board scales which use the  vehicle's sensors to estimate the payload and recalculate the remaining range on the screen  ford also plans to turn the lightning into an ultimate power source for the home when the electricity goes off  providing 9.6 kilowatts of power.

 

3.      Hyundai Ionic 6

 Hyundai’s new era which can be a great option for those who want the style and size of porsche

taken but can only afford tesla model 3. the ionic 6 is an essential part of the korean company's electrification strategy which at first sight resembles a modern european styling thanks to its renowned and experienced designers the car is based on the prophecy concept  which has such a unique minimalist design that it looks like a polished stone offering excellent aerodynamics it's very important for an ev in terms of providing an extra range the beautiful sloping roofline sports an automatically adjustable rear spoiler with full width leds the pixel lighting technology which is also available on the ionic 5 becomes the signature of the future next-gen hyundai models due to its more aerodynamic design the ionic 6 is expected to have more than 300 miles of range.

 

4.      Toyota BZ4X

The bz-4x will nearly have the same size as the rav4 but its sleek body design featuring a relatively low roof and inclined windshields will ensure more aerodynamic qualities thanks to subaru's design language in the all-wheel drive system as well as the high ground clearance the car will have great off-road capabilities the innovative interior design differs from other toyota models with its interesting solutions for example you can notice the instrument cluster positioned above the steering wheel which aims to minimize eye movements for safer driving the yoke style steering wheel will work using an advanced steer by wire technology which cuts the full lock steering rotation angle to just 150 degrees so that you won't need to take your hands off the steering wheel for a u-turn it also provides greater steering precision for driving on twisty roads as well as significantly improves the control over harsh braking and increases driving comfort on rough road surfaces two powertrain options will be offered with a single or dual motor the single motor version can achieve an epa estimated range of 250 miles while the more powerful all-wheel drive variant can reach 60 miles per hour in the mid 7 seconds the exact pricing data is yet to be announced but the bz-4x presumably will start at nearly 30 000 after the government incentive.

 

5.      Pininfarina Battista

 Pininfarina which means it comes to provide a unique combination of legendary design dna and cutting-edge engineering the luxurious electric hypercar will share the advanced powertrain of rimac nevera integrated with the ultra stiff carbon fiber monocoque chassis to provide a blistering performance beneath its elegant carbon fiber skin you can find a fully finished interior complete with luxuriously executed detailing carbon fiber steering wheel is flanked by two driver oriented touchscreens on either side for the infotainment system and preference settings the 120 kilowatt-hour t-shaped battery pack powers four electric motors on each wheel which can deliver up to 1 900 horsepower and 2 300 newton meters of  torque making the batista the most powerful italian sports car ever made the clock will hardly tick twice when the car reaches 60 miles per hour.

 

6.      Cadilac Lyric

 The cadillac lyric that's designed from the ground up relies on gm's all-new dedicated ev platform powered by the ultim battery  system to achieve a driving range of 300 miles with the standard rear wheel drive powertrain the black crystal shield sloping full glass roof and slimline led lamps along with some aggressive lines give the vehicle a futuristic look the innovative grille not only delivers digital light signatures but also hides many sensors for high-tech features luxury ideas are reflected in the spacious interior as well featuring a 33-inch diagonal led display serving both as an instrument panel and an infotainment system the large luxury suv comes with gm's advanced active noise cancellation system which intelligently measures road vibrations and actively cancels the outside noises the well-equipped debut version of the lyric that comes with a whole bunch of  advanced technologies.

 

7.      Lexus RZ 450e

 The lexus's first battery electric crossover is expected to offer a range of 330 miles and not to 60 acceleration time of less than four seconds in general toyota aims to utilize an all solid-state battery technology to make more practical and cheaper electric cars which could go 300 miles after 10 minutes of charging more information about the specs and pricing of the electrified rz will be available at a later date.

 

8.       Mercedes EQE

Mercedes is gradually finding the formula of building great electric cars for high demand customers if you're not ready to shell out at least one annual salary for the flagship mercedes-benz eqs then the german giant has prepared other offers in particular the eqe sedan that's expected to arrive in the u.s showrooms in late 2022 with an estimated starting price of 65 000 the eqe that represents the electrified alternative to the iconic e-class looks almost identical to its larger brother offering the wide choice of high-end technological solutions and luxurious experience into a smaller package the standard eqe comes with a dual screen infotainment system but for higher-end versions mercedes offers its unique hyper screen that wraps around the entire dashboard with three built-in screens the rear wheel steering system will improve maneuverability in tight spaces the 360 degree camera system and automatic high beam headlights will improve visibility.

 

9.      Megane E-Tec

 The megane E-tec electric although it runs on the same eevee dedicated modular platform that's already been used for the nissan area renault has chosen to keep most of the standard styling for its megan electric adding some distinct elements such as the gold chrome accents and full led lighting with numerous laser-cut micro-optic fibers at the rear it comes with a well-finished interior design featuring a driver-oriented large touchscreen with a usable battery capacity of 60 hour the car can achieve a driving range of 292 miles according to a wltp estimation the vehicle will initially be offered with a front-wheel drive powertrain that can deliver up to 220 horses to reach 60 miles per hour in 7.2 seconds. .

 

10.  Lightyear One

 Electric vehicle called light year 1 to production although only 946 units will be made in the first half of 2022 for sale in europe it's worth being considered as one of the most game-changing vehicles in the modern automotive world the lightshier 1 is powered by four highly efficient in-wheel motors and what sets this car apart from any other  ev is the incredibly low energy consumption of 8.3 kilowatt hour per 100 kilometers this ensures around 725 kilometers or 450 miles of range from a relatively small 60 kilowatt-hour battery besides you'll get up to 45 miles of  additional solar range on a good sunny day for comparison it's almost 12 times more than that of the hyundai ioniq 5.