Electric cars arrive in 2023

The future of mobility, preventing sudden changes in direction, is increasingly focused on electricity. Who will get ahead of time and buy one 100% electric car already now, he has more and more options. Manufacturers are continuing their energy transition plans and are devoting more resources to the production of new BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) vehicles. This year, many new types of battery-powered vehicles will arrive on the market: according to the declarations of intent issued so far, a complete transition to electricity, with the consequent abandonment of traditional engines or less, should occur between 2025 and 2030. .

Electric vehicles continue to require the highest initial investment in terms of inventory cost, but the benefits in operating costs are visible in the medium and long term. In addition to the government bonus up to 5,000 euros, those who buy a battery-powered car can benefit from certain conditions such as a 5-year car tax exemption and the possibility to enter the Ztl of various cities, avoid traffic jams and free parking in blue lines. Let’s see some of the most interesting battery-powered cars coming out this year.

Volkswagen ID.3 facelift

The mid-career overhaul is coming to the Volkswagen ID.3, the producer of the German manufacturer’s ID family. The first pictures of the new version of the car that introduced the electrification of the big German show beauty novelties at the front, with a redesigned bumper and vertical air intakes on the sides. In addition, Volkswagen announces major innovations in the passenger compartment: in the middle of the dashboard there will be a “new touch” of 12 instead of the current 10, and a new version of the highly criticized software. There are no changes regarding the mechanics. Possible changes, however, to the battery, which could increase the range of the new ID.3 compared to 550 km of the current one. This renovation will also be an opportunity to launch ID.3 GTXsports version with all-wheel drive and power has not yet been presented, but which should be the same as the GTX ID.4 and ID.5: 299 HP.

Chery Omoda 5

The Chinese brand Chery is preparing to land in Europe with the Omoda 5. It is a medium-sized battery-powered SUV already available in other countries. It has a length of 4.4 meters, a width of 1.83, a height of 1.59 and a wheelbase of 2.63 meters and focuses on a modern and contemporary look and quality content. The passenger compartment is well designed for the equipment used and for the technology on board, where we find two monitors: one behind the steering wheel fitted with instruments and one in the middle for infotainment and Cerence ASR technology, high volume assistant and. connection scope. Omoda 5 has a 64 kWh lithium-ion battery and a 204 HP permanent magnet motor. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 in 7.8 seconds, and promises up to Distance 450 km. The warranty will be for 5 years or 150,000 km.

pole star 3

The Polestar 3 arrives in Italy with prices starting at 94,900 euros for the Long Range Dual Motor and 101,900 euros for the version with the Performance Pack. The Swedish electric SUV is 4.9 meters long and guarantees sports performance anddistance of 610 kilometers. These two versions can rely on a 111 kWh battery pack that enables a pair of engines of 489 HP and 840 Nm of torque in the Long Term, while the Performance Pack reaches 517 HP and 910 Nm, at a maximum speed of 210 km / h. and sprint from 0 to 100 km / h in 5 and 4.7 seconds respectively. It has a trunk of 500 liters and will arrive in the second quarter of 2023.

Volvo EX90

The Volvo EX90 is an electric alternative to the XC90. For the first time, the SUV will join the traditional force, without replacing it. It’s a large SUV that kicks off a new generation of electric models from the Swedish manufacturer, anticipated by the Recharge concept car. It has a length of more than five meters and can rely on a wheelbase of almost three meters and will be available in two variants of two engines: one with 408 HP and the Performance reaching 517 HP and 910 Nm of maximum torque. The battery has a recording capacity of 111 kWh and afreedom in Wltp circuit of 600 km. It is already available to order, but first deliveries are scheduled for January 2024.

Maserati Grecale Folgore

The Maserati Grecale Folgore will debut this summer. The medium-sized SUV platform of the Italian company is based on “Giorgio”, the same used on the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, but with increased dimensions: 4.85 meters in length with a wheelbase of 2.90 meters and 535 liters of luggage space. The zero emission variant of Grecale has a 105 kWh battery at 400 volts and uses two electric motors with a total of 544 HP with a maximum torque of 800 Nm. example.