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Electric Cars 2026: Top 20 Models to Watch (Prices, Range)
May 20, 2026
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New Electric Cars 2026: The 20 Models You Need to Know
By mid-2026, the electric vehicle market is finally delivering on its promise: a genuine alternative for every budget and every need. Prices now range from €22,400 for the electric Fiat Grande Panda to €550,000 for the Ferrari Luce, the first 100% electric Ferrari unveiled in late May. Affordable city cars, family SUVs seating up to seven, and a Chinese push finally taking shape with BYD, Xiaomi, and others: the selection has never been wider. Here’s an overview of 20 models to watch, with prices verified in May 2026, confirmed WLTP ranges, and key dates.
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Affordable electric city cars confirmed for 2026
Renault Twingo E-Tech: the neo-retro icon for under €20,000
Announced by Renault in November 2024, the new Twingo E-Tech has been on the market since spring 2026, priced at €19,500 for the Evolution trim and €21,100 for the Techno trim. Its 27.5 kWh LFP battery, supplied by CATL, powers an 82 hp motor for a WLTP range of 263 km. Charging ranges from 6.6 kW AC to 50 kW DC with the Advanced Charge option, taking about 30 minutes to go from 10% to 80%. Produced in Novo Mesto, Slovenia, it remains eligible for French subsidies and offers optional V2G bidirectional charging.
Volkswagen ID. Polo: Germany’s answer to the Renault 5
Volkswagen opted for the name ID. Polo rather than ID.2 to appeal to the general public. Official unveiling and pre-orders open in May 2026, production this summer in Pamplona, first deliveries in France this fall. The launch version features a large 52 kWh battery for approximately 450 km WLTP range, priced above €30,000. The entry-level version at €25,000 with a 37 kWh LFP battery (329 km WLTP) is expected in late 2026 or early 2027, once Volkswagen has secured its supply of LFP cells.
Audi A2 e-tron: Premium Goes More Affordable
Audi officially unveiled the A2 e-tron on March 16, 2026, with a market launch scheduled for late 2026 or early 2027. This compact urban crossover adopts a more upscale positioning with a silhouette reminiscent of the A2 from the 2000s. Two battery options announced: 58 kWh for 426 km (WLTP) and 79 kWh for up to 600 km. The starting price is expected to be under €40,000, which would make it the most affordable electric Audi ever sold.
Skoda Epiq: the urban SUV that prioritizes space
Skoda will unveil the Epiq on May 19, 2026, with sales set to begin in September. This 4.17-meter urban SUV is assembled in Pamplona on the new MEB+ platform designed for small electric vehicles. The announced price is around €25,000, with an entry-level model in France priced at approximately €26,000 before incentives. Three versions: Epiq 35 (37 kWh LFP battery, 315 km WLTP), Epiq 40, and Epiq 55 (55 kWh NMC battery, up to 430 km WLTP). 475-liter trunk and the brand’s signature “Simply Clever” approach.
Renault 4 E-Tech: the family icon reimagined
Already available in France, the Renault 4 E-Tech starts at €28,500 in the Evolution trim with a 40 kWh battery (after the incentive), and goes up to €36,000 for the Iconic with a 52 kWh battery. Up to 409 km of WLTP range. Renault even unveiled a Plein Sud convertible variant in May 2026 (priced between €37,290 and €39,290, with a 392 km WLTP range), for those who want an electric car with a leisure-oriented twist.
Fiat Grande Panda Electric: The Leader in Social Leasing
The electric Fiat Grande Panda starts at €22,400, making it one of the most affordable electric city cars on the market. It offers a 320 km WLTP range and 100 kW fast charging (20% to 80% in 27 minutes). Above all, it’s one of the stars of the 2026 social leasing program: €95 per month with no down payment for eligible households (adjusted gross income per person under €15,400, a commute of more than 15 km, or business use exceeding 8,000 km/year).
Electric SUVs Coming in 2026
DS No. 7 E-TENSE: French-style XXL range
DS opened orders for the No. 7 in France on March 17, 2026, with deliveries expected in October. The lineup offers both a hybrid version (starting at €43,900) and several 100% electric versions called E-TENSE. The flagship N°7 E-TENSE FWD Long Range model features a 97.2 kWh battery produced at the ACC Gigafactory in Billy-Berclau and boasts up to 740 km of WLTP range, one of the benchmarks in the segment. Fast charging allows for up to 190 km of range to be regained in 10 minutes. The electric versions range from approximately €50,000 to €77,520 depending on trim levels and powertrains.
Toyota C-HR+: Toyota’s successful electric conversion
Toyota has transitioned its C-HR to 100% electric with the C-HR+, available for order in France and already being delivered. Prices range from €39,600 (entry-level) to €51,400 for the 343-hp Collection Performance AWD version. The 77-kWh battery delivers up to 607 km WLTP range in the Long Range trim. Toyota’s reliability and the density of its dealer network remain strong arguments for switching to electric without worrying about after-sales service.
New-generation Nissan Leaf: the pioneer reinvents itself
The third generation of the Nissan Leaf has been on the market since March 2026 and definitively moves away from the conservative styling of the first two generations. It features the modern CMF-EV architecture, a platform shared with the Ariya, and 52- or 75-kWh batteries. The 75-kWh version achieves 622 km WLTP range, nearly double that of the previous model. 150 kW fast charging to regain 417 km in 30 minutes. Prices range from €35,300 (Engage 52 kWh) to €47,000 (top-of-the-line Evolve).
Volvo EX60: the safe family SUV
Volvo opened orders for the EX60 on January 21, 2026. Production began in April in Torslanda, and the first deliveries are scheduled for September for the P6 (rear-wheel drive, 620 km WLTP) and P10 AWD (660 km) versions, followed by the P12 AWD (810 km) in December. Prices range from €66,500 for the P6 Plus to €75,500 for the P12 AWD. Volvo is playing its historical card: the latest driver-assistance technologies and direct positioning against the Tesla Model Y.
Kia EV2: the Korean urban SUV under €27,000
Kia has been selling the EV2 in France since the second half of March 2026 for the Standard Range versions, and starting in July for the Long Range versions. Prices start at €26,670 (Standard, 146 hp, 317 km WLTP) and €33,320 (Long Range, 135 hp, 453 km WLTP). A compact 4.06-meter SUV manufactured in Žilina, Slovakia. The 7-year warranty remains the brand’s key selling point against competitors struggling to offer the same coverage.
Hyundai Ioniq 9: the large 7-seat family SUV
Hyundai launched the Ioniq 9 in France in the spring of 2026 to cater to large families hesitant to switch to electric vehicles. An SUV over 5 meters long, featuring a 110.3 kWh battery on an 800-volt architecture, with a range of up to 620 km (WLTP) in the 218-hp rear-wheel-drive version, and two AWD variants offering 307 or 428 hp. Charges from 10% to 80% in 24 minutes. Starting price: €69,900 for the 7-seater version, with the Calligraphy trim level positioned higher in the lineup.
BYD Sealion 7: China’s push into the family SUV market
BYD is marketing the Sealion 7 in France with three trim levels: Comfort starting at €46,990 (313 hp rear-wheel drive, 482 km WLTP), Design AWD at €51,990, and Excellence AWD at €56,490 (530 hp combined). The 91.3 kWh battery delivers up to 502 km WLTP in combined driving. BYD continues to build its European offensive with a price-to-equipment ratio that is forcing German manufacturers to rethink their strategies in this segment.
Electric sedans redefining the segment
BMW iX3 Neue Klasse: the technological revolution
Unveiled at the IAA in Munich in September 2025, the new BMW iX3 introduces the Neue Klasse 800 V platform. Deliveries in Europe began in March 2026 for the 50 xDrive version (469 hp, 805 km WLTP, 108.7 kWh battery) at €71,950. The 40 rear-wheel-drive version at €64,550 (635 km WLTP) arrives this summer. Fast charging up to 300 kW to go from 10% to 80% in 21 minutes at a 400 kW station. Battery energy density up 30% thanks to new in-house chemistry.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Electric: Luxury Returns to the Essentials
Mercedes will open orders for the 100% electric C-Class in May 2026, with deliveries in the second half of the year. MB.EA platform, 94.5 kWh usable battery, 800 V architecture, 330 kW charging, up to 753 km WLTP. At launch, a single configuration: the 400 4MATIC (489 hp, 0-100 in 4 seconds). Prices range from €67,099 for the Avantgarde Line to €77,999 for the Business Line Executive. Mercedes is moving away from the futuristic designs of the EQE and EQS in favor of a more classic silhouette, intended to be reassuring.
Kia EV4: the sedan that breaks the mold
Kia’s first all-electric sedan, the EV4, has been available in France since late 2025/early 2026. Two body styles: hatchback starting at €38,290 and fastback (4-door sedan) starting at €42,290, up to €48,690. With its 81.4 kWh battery, it achieves a range of 625 km (WLTP), making it one of the segment’s strongest ranges at this price point. Proven E-GMP platform, 7-year warranty included.
Hyundai Ioniq 3: the tech-savvy compact
Hyundai is launching the Ioniq 3 in the third quarter of 2026, drawing on the aerodynamic design of the Three concept. Starting price of €29,990 for the Active trim, positioning it against the Volkswagen ID.3 and the Renault Mégane E-Tech. Two battery options: 42.2 kWh for 344 km (WLTP), or 61 kWh for 496 km. Charges from 10% to 80% in about 29 minutes. Assembled in Izmit, Turkey. An N version with over 400 hp is still planned for the longer term.
Restyled Renault Mégane E-Tech: new French LFP battery
In spring 2026, the Mégane E-Tech will receive a major facelift and a new 60 kWh LFP battery produced in Douai by AESC (Envision). The starting price drops to €35,900 (compared to €39,500 before the facelift) for 450 km WLTP range. An 87 kWh NMC battery sourced from the Scénic is offered in the top-of-the-line trim, extending range up to 625 km. The French LFP battery also offers a longer lifespan—theoretically up to 3,000 cycles—and better thermal tolerance.
Xiaomi SU7: The Chinese Sedan That Has Tesla Worried
The SU7 is currently produced and sold only in China, but its official European launch is scheduled for 2027, with WLTP and Euro NCAP certification currently underway. Estimated prices for Europe range from €41,000 for the Standard version to €85,000 for the Ultra. The expected WLTP range is 550 to 700 km depending on the version (up to 902 km in CLTC), with a high-voltage architecture reaching 752 V (897 V on the Max). Xiaomi is directly targeting the Tesla Model 3 and capitalizing on the patience of some buyers who are waiting for the group’s push into Europe.
Electric sports cars that inspire dreams
Electric Alpine A110: a bet on emotion
Alpine will halt production of the gasoline-powered A110 in mid-2026 to switch to the 100% electric version, launching in late 2026 with deliveries beginning in early 2027. New APP platform with 800V architecture, 77 kWh battery, target weight between 1,400 and 1,500 kg, approximately 550 km WLTP range. In terms of power, Alpine mentions up to 480 hp peak but limits the production version to 400 hp to protect the drivetrain and brakes. Expected price above €75,000.
Ferrari Luce: the first 100% electric Ferrari
Ferrari confirmed earlier this year that its first electric car would be called Luce and not Elettrica, as its code name suggested. The official unveiling will take place on May 25, 2026, in Rome, with the first deliveries in October. A four-seat GT with over 1,000 hp thanks to four motors, a 122 kWh battery operating at 800 V, and charging up to 350 kW, with a WLTP range of 530 km. 0-100 km/h in 2.5 seconds, top speed of 310 km/h. Starting price announced at €550,000, but custom options push most configurations above €600,000.
Easy charging with the Electra network
Our Electra fast-charging stations support this new wave of electric vehicles with power up to 400 kW. With the Electra app, the standard rate ranges from €0.39 to €0.61 (including tax) per kilowatt-hour depending on traffic (starting at €0.61 without the app). To go further, two no-commitment subscriptions lower this cost:
Electra+ Essential: €1.99/month with no commitment, a €0.10/kWh discount on every charge on the Electra network.
Electra+ Smart: €4.99/month with no commitment, a €0.20/kWh discount on every charge from the Electra network.
In practical terms, a Twingo E-Tech consumes about 10.5 kWh per 100 km, which amounts to €4 to €6 for a 100 km trip without a subscription, and about €2 to €4 with Electra+ Smart—that is, two to three times less than the cost of an equivalent tank of gas. Since Electra stations are primarily located in commercial areas, you can charge while you shop. Download the Electra app using the code PLUS2 to get your first monthof Electra+ subscription free, available on the App Store or Google Play. For more details, see the Electra charging rates.
With an ultra-fast charging station every 60 km on the highway (European AFIR regulations) and these 20 models covering all budgets, all uses, and all nationalities, 2026 is the year when electric becomes a rational choice, and no longer just a militant one. From city dwellers who drive 30 km a day to salespeople who log high mileage, from large families to performance enthusiasts, everyone can now find the right model.
Our other articles on the subject: Hyundai EV, Renault EV lineup, Xiaomi SU7, Twingo E-Tech, Volvo EX60.
Written by Nicolas, Electra mobility expert
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