Renault 5
Will this year’s announced star keep all his promises? The R5 isn’t just a return to the business of former glory. It is also, and we tend to forget, the replacement for the Zoé, Renault’s emblematic electric model. How did an affordable electric city car manage to become the most anticipated car of the year?
Because in addition to tickling the nostalgic fiber of certain drivers and fueling constant teasing for almost three years, Renault has also strived to provide its next model with a solid technical sheet at an overall affordable price. Promised at a price of less than 25,000 euros (in its entry-level version), the R5 will be offered in two battery versions (40 or 52 kWh) allowing you to aim for up to 400 km of autonomy.
Its attractive design, its interior powered by Google Automotive or its V2L (vehicle to load) and V2G (Vehicle to Greed) functions allowing the car’s battery to be used to recharge other devices, are other elements that contribute to the rather rare enthusiasm that accompanies the launch of a French city car.
Read : R5 vs Citroën ë-C3: the match between inexpensive electric cars made in France
Citroën ë-C3
The Losange will not be able to take all the cover for itself this year. Renault has certainly pulled out all the stops (and countless teasers) with its R5, but the fact remains that it will be confronted with the harsh reality of prices. And in this game, it was another French manufacturer who hit harder. In mid-October, Citroën unveiled one of the most promising electric vehicles of the year. The ë-C3 is not going to look for performance, no, but its technical sheet turns out to be diabolical. Low price (less than 23,000 euros), respectable battery (320 km range) and a finish much superior to the Dacia Spring, the only model available in this price range.
Citroën also has the luxury of a fairly dynamic look and even more powerful fast charging than the current e-208. It’s simple, on paper, the ë-C3 has almost no flaws. So we can’t wait to try it to get more than an idea.
Peugeot e-3008 (and e-5008)
He is a thermal star who is (finally) switching to electric. The e-3008 and its 7-seater counterpart, the e-5008, are undoubtedly one of the major models of 2024. Transformed into an SUV coupe, this big lion-struck baby (4.54 m) will be available in three versions, all equipped with substantial autonomy. Judge for yourself: the entry-level 73 kWh model claims 525 km on a single charge. As for the long-range version, it should exceed 700 km thanks to its 98 kWh unit. For its third version, the queen of family cars will be able to boast greater autonomy than the Model Y, but also the future Renault Scénic E-Tech, its two natural competitors.
Finally, one last good news which only increases the wait around the lioness. The e-3008, undoubtedly in its entry-level version, will be eligible for the ecological bonus. An additional argument which could be very favorable to him when it comes time to take out the checkbook.
Read : our discovery of the Peugeot e-3008
Audi Q6 e-tron
In this list of the most anticipated electric cars of the year, the Q6 e-tron is undoubtedly the one with the fewest secrets left. We know everything or almost everything about Audi’s future sedan. Exterior (almost final) and interior design, technical sheet, engine power, autonomy… the brand with the rings has taken care to distil the information carefully and little by little.
This is how we were able to discover, among other things, that the Q6 would be the scene of the biggest interior change for Audi in almost a decade. But that is not the only reason for the presence of the Q6 in this list. The first Audi model under the 800 V PPE platform should be a “small” power monster (600 hp) still endowed with good autonomy thanks to a battery of around 100 kW. Last good news: the Audi Q6 e-tron is almost here, its marketing is planned for February.
Porsche Macan
We no longer expected this one! It is finally in 2024 after long months of waiting that Porsche will unveil its second 100% electric model. The astonishing Taycan will be joined by the electric version of the German brand’s best-selling vehicle, the Macan. Porsche’s compact SUV obviously shouldn’t do things like the others. With more than 1,000 Nm of torque, built on an 800 V platform and equipped with advanced features such as rear steering wheels or controlled suspensions, it is starting to reveal a competition technical sheet.
Moreover, our first impressions aboard the car confirm that it is a model that will undoubtedly mark the year 2024.
Read : On board the electric Porsche Macan
Fiat Panda electric
If all eyes will immediately turn to its cousin, the Citroën e-C3, another city car from the Stellantis group could well create an event in 2024. Same platform and same technical sheet as its alternative to the chevrons, but probably at a slightly higher price. attractive, the electric Panda should also be available in two versions and as many types of battery.
Indeed, it is rumored that the Pandina will be able to travel, either 200 or 320 km, and that its price will vary between 20,000 and 23,000 euros depending on the size of the battery. Fiat should formalize its electric city car by the end of the year before launching production in 2025.
Lancia Ypsilon
The return of Lancia to the forefront is no longer a hypothesis. The cult Italian brand plans to launch its market reconquest in 2024… and electric. Owned by the Stellantis group, the manufacturer wishes at all costs to differentiate itself from Peugeot and other Opels. As a result, although it adopts the same platform and is close in terms of performance to a Jeep Avenger, for example, its next Ypsilon could well adopt a very original style and premium finishes.
Mini Aceman
The renewal of the Mini SE will not be the only new mini in 2024. The British manufacturer, owned by BMW, is also preparing a highly anticipated Aceman version. And for good reason, this gave rise to a highly commented concept.
In this version, the mini takes on the appearance of a small, colorful SUV, sometimes eccentric, but all the same ambitious when you take the trouble to look at its technical sheet or even its interior which combines an OLED screen with an in-house Android overlay. . Last feature of the Mini Aceman: it will be produced in partnership with Great Wall Motors and assembled in its factories in China.
Mercedes CLA
Mercedes is not its first electric model, far from it, but the future CLA should enter another category for the brand with the star. After relatively sensible EQA and EQB, and fairly classic EQS and EQE, the CLA wants to open a new chapter for electrics at the German manufacturer. 800V architecture, record consumption thanks to recipes developed on the EQXX concept or even a new generation interior with a new OS unveiled for the occasion… the CLA will renew the Mercedes signature on many points. And if the final version proves aesthetically faithful to the concept unveiled in Munich this fall, there is no doubt that the future sedan should turn heads.
Skoda Elroq
Author of a very noted Enyaq and Enyaq coupe range, Skoda continues to sow trouble in the hierarchy of the Volkswagen group. Borrowing the same platform as its “cousins”, Audi and VW, the Czech allows itself to offer technically very similar vehicles, sometimes better finished and almost always less expensive. Result: the brand’s next compact SUV, the Elroq, is particularly anticipated.
This has the difficult task of extending the Karoq adventure into the all-electric era. Apart from this fairly tempting promise, we still know very little about the Elroq other than that it will be marketed this year. For now, apart from a few guiding principles, all that Skoda has revealed to us of its SUV is a full-size model.
Kia EV3
After a shower of SUVs, each larger than the last, including a pachydermic EV9, Kia has finally decided to go smaller. The Korean manufacturer unveiled two models, the EV3 and EV4, at the end of last year. The first is a… compact SUV designed for the European market.
For the moment, very few details have filtered regarding the future entry-level electric model in the catalog. Planned to succeed the Soul, the EV3 will largely be inspired by the concept unveiled last October during EV Day. On the other hand, placed under the solid EV6, this EV3 will have a lot to do this year with competitors as serious as the Peugeot e-3008 and the electric Renault Scénic.
Cupra Tavascan
After a very calm year, without the marketing of new models, Cupra intends to reverse the trend in 2024. The Cupra Born, one of the most interesting electric vehicles in its category, will soon be joined by a second electric model, the Tavascan. Seat’s sports branch will soon have a 100% electric SUV, in line with the concept that was presented in 2019 at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
But the Tavascan will not rely solely on its attractive looks to stand out. It will be able to rely on a particularly solid technical sheet, which will draw on what is best on the VW group’s MEB platform. The engine (250 kW in its most powerful version) will be associated with a 77 kWh battery for a promise of 550 km of autonomy (WLTP) in the most enduring version of the SUV.
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