Every year we see more and more automotive brands add electric vehicles to their lineups, proving that the future truly is electric. While some brands have been manufacturing electric cars for years now, others are just getting started on their all-electric journeys. Here are some of the top electric vehicles that drivers can look forward to hitting the market in 2023.
Chevrolet Equinox EV
The 2024 Equinox EV is Chevrolet's first all-electric SUV, and is marketed as an affordable alternative compared to other all-electric options; the Equinox EV boasts a GM-estimated MSRP of just $30,000 for the 1LT trim — and that's before the sizable federal tax rebate you'll receive for investing in an eco-friendly model.
Highlights of the Equinox EV include a 17.7-inch diagonal Freeform digital display screen, 57.2 cubic feet of cargo space, and a generous 8-year/100,000-mile battery limited warranty. When it comes to charging your Equinox EV's all-electric battery, drivers will have three options. Drivers can charge at home with a Level 1, 120-volt charger or a Level 2, 240-volt charger, the latter of which GM estimates can charge the Equinox EV with 34 miles of all-electric range in as little as an hour. Alternatively, you can charge up their SUV with DC fast public charging stations, which can add 70 miles worth of driving range to your Equinox EV in as little as 10 minutes. Once the 2023 Equinox EV is fully charged, GM estimates that the SUV will benefit from a maximum of 300 miles of all-electric range.
Fisker Ocean
The 2023 Fisker Ocean shares many of the same standard SUV features as the Equinox EV, including a similarly sized 17.1-inch center-mounted touchscreen display, though the Ocean's display is able to rotate both horizontally and vertically. The major difference between these two all-electric SUVs can be seen in terms of price with the most affordable Ocean SUV costing $10,000 more than the affordable Equinox EV.
The most affordable Ocean model is the Ocean Sport, which boasts a front-wheel drivetrain and a single electric motor that provides the SUV with 275 horsepower and a 0-60 mph start time of 6.9 seconds. While the Ocean Sport is significantly cheaper than its higher trim counterparts, the model's 250 miles of all-electric range is a great deal lower than the 350 miles of all-electric range drivers can benefit from with the Ocean Ultra, Ocean Extreme, and Ocean One.
All the higher-trim Oceans are paired with all-wheel drive and a dual-electric motor set-up providing between 540 and 550 horsepower, depending on the trim level package. These models are also significantly faster than the base trim Ocean Sport, rushing from 0-60 mph in just 3.6-4 seconds.
While we don't have a ton of information on the charging options for the 2023 Ocean, Fisker has said that the model will be compatible with most public EV charging stations. Additionally, the model's available roof-mounted solar panels (called SolarSky) are estimated to provide the SUV with as much as 2000 miles worth of range each year under ideal conditions.
Hyundai Ioniq 6
Similar to the Fisker Ocean, the 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 sedan will be available in both single-motor and dual-motor configurations. The single-motor Ioniq 6 SE is estimated to produce 225 horsepower and offer an all-electric range of 340 miles compared to the 320 horsepower and 310 miles of all-electric range that the dual-motor Ioniq 6 SEL and Limited will offer.
Hyundai's newest addition to their all-electric Ioniq line-up competes directly with the Tesla Model 3, a fact that becomes more obvious when looking at the model's statement-making exterior design. With prices ranging from $44,000 (SE) to $54,000 (Limited), the Ioniq 6 is also on par with the 2023 Tesla Model 3 in terms of MSRP.
In addition to featuring a standard 77.4kWh battery pack, the 2023 Ioniq 6 also comes standard with driver assistance features, including automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning with lane-keeping assist, and an available adaptive cruise control system with a lane-centering feature.
Nissan Ariya
Similar to the Hyundai Ioniq 6, the 2023 Nissan Ariya SUV features an updated version of Nissan's ProPilot driver assistance package. The second-generation ProPilot package, known as ProPilot 2.0, comes with standard automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning with lane-keeping assist, as well as an available adaptive cruise control system with a lane-centering feature, putting it on par with the Ioniq 6.
The Ariya will be available with two different battery pack configurations -- a standard 63.0 kWh battery and a larger 87.0 kWh battery. Similarly, the Ariya will also be made available in both front-wheel and all-wheel drive. Depending on the combination of features, the 2023 Ariya offers drivers a driving range between 216 and 304 miles on a full charge.
Speaking of charging, the Ariya comes standard with a Level 1 110-volt charger and a Level 2 240-volt charger. Drivers can also benefit from public EV charging stations and DC fast-charging stations to supercharge their SUV's electric range in a fraction of the time.
Refreshed Tesla Model 3
Since the Tesla Model 3 was originally released in 2017, the model quickly became the world's best-selling all-electric sedan. While the all-electric car brand unveiled its 2023 Model 3 earlier in 2022, it recently announced that the sedan would be receiving a facelift later in 2023 designed to attract even more customers by reducing production costs.
At the moment, the details of the refreshed 2024 Tesla Model 3, known only by its codename 'Highland', are strictly under wraps. That being said, experts and leaks have suggested that the updated model could potentially feature new bumpers, updated light clusters, a revised driver assistance sensor setup, and more.
As the 2024 Model 3 is just a refreshed version of the 2023 model, as opposed to an entirely new generation of Model 3, drivers can still expect to benefit from the same trim levels: the front-wheel drive Standard Range and the all-wheel drive Long Range and Performance. These 2023 trims offered drivers between 267 and 315 miles of all-electric range, though rumors have suggested that the 2024 update could increase this range to an impressive 375 miles.
If pricing trends for the 2024 Model 3 stay consistent, drivers should plan to pay between $44,000 and $55,000 for their all-new, all-electric sedan.