Awesome Evs

Hyundai adds a striking 3-row SUV to its EV line-up. The IONIQ 9 has a spacious, modern cabin with a fully flat floor, deep-recline “relaxation seats,” a sliding center console, and swiveling 2nd-row seats in some markets. It will come in RWD / AWD Long-Range and AWD Performance models, the latter doing 0 to 60 in 4.9 sec. Expect up to 335 miles of driving range.

Royal Enfield is reusing its iconic World War II model to name its incoming electric sub-brand. Flying Flea will launch in 2026 with the C6 runabout. It has a lightweight forged aluminum frame, front suspension with an aluminum girder fork and articulating mudguard, and a magnesium battery case. Acko Drive was able to check out the C6 at the launch event.

Kia brought two adventurous concept vehicles to the 2024 SEMA Show. The EV9 ADVNTR is a rugged take on the awesome EV9, with all-terrain tires, a 3″ lift, reinforced rocker panels, and a custom roof rack. The PV5 WKNDR is a nifty electric camper van. It’s ready for overlanding on rough terrain and offers a modular live-work space, a popup roof tent, and solar panels.

As part of its N Day 2024 event, Hyundai revealed an awe-inspiring electric car we wish we could take to the track. The short-wheelbase RN24 is based on the powertrain from the IONIQ 5 N combined with a WRC-style chassis with an open-air rollcage. You can’t buy one, but Hyundai will use the car as a rolling testbed for high-performance EV development.

It’s been 45 years since International made its last Scout. The American-built off-roaders return in truck and SUV forms from a Volkswagen-owned startup. Like the classics, the Scout Traveler SUV and Terra truck are rugged body-on-frame 4x4s with all-terrain capabilities – only this time, they’re electric. Reservations open 10.24.24 at 6:30pm EDT.

French automaker Renault collaborated with designer Ora Ïto to create a retro-modern take on a 1970s classic car. This fantastic electric restomod of an R17 sports coupe features a new grille design with low-profile quad beam headlamps, a skinny horizontal tail lamp, and a mod interior. Those wheels that look like they’re always in motion are amazing.

The Volvo EX90 is the Swedish automaker’s new three-row electric SUV that joins the line alongside the gas-powered XC90. We spent some time getting to know the Twin Motor Performance model, which is the fastest and most powerful of the lineup. Complementing its modern and minimalist design is an impeccably smooth, quiet, and refined ride.

Drew Builds Stuff previously made an electric vehicle that recharges itself with solar power while driving. While it did add driving range, Drew wanted to see if he could push the idea further and make it add enough range to keep driving indefinitely. We wonder how long it would run for in the Arctic Circle, where the sun lasts all day and night in the summertime.

We tested the electric Polaris Ranger XP Kinetic in 2022, but the setting was limited. Writer Harvey Briggs drove it at Road America’s short off-road course, surrounded by a world-class racetrack. This time, Polaris showcased not only the UTV’s off-road abilities on more organic terrain, but we also experienced the debut of Polaris’ off-road EV charging network.

Cadillac shows its vision for high-end customization with a gorgeous long-bodied convertible that pays tribute to classic Caddies while looking to the future. The 2+2 drop-top offers an interior filled with hand-cut wood veneers, a 55″ pillar-to-pillar display, and an electric drivetrain. Slathered in a buttery Manilla Cream color based on a color from the 1950s.

Japanese automaker Mazda spent its first hundred years making gas-powered vehicles. The Mazda MX30 R-EV is different, combining an electric drivetrain with a tiny rotary engine that operates as a generator. Process X takes us inside the Hiroshima factory that produces the fuel-efficient crossover to see how they build these cars from start to finish.

One of the most beautiful cars at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed was this electric roadster from Polestar. Built to get the hype going for the new Polestar 6, the two-seater is poised to trounce the Porsche 911 Targa 4S with its drop-top roof and powerful 884 hp dual-motor drivetrain. Rolling on 22″ alloy rims, its wide stance and large spoiler maximize stability.

A while back, Make It Extreme built a monowheel cycle. That machine was powered by a gas engine from a dirt bike. They’re back with a new version of the funky one-wheeler that runs on battery power. To drive its outer wheel, they used electric motors swiped from a hoverboard. It looks cool but needs a better place to put your legs while driving.

Ride along with pro driver Gardner Nichols as he zooms towards the top of Pikes Peak in a Rivian R1T. The quiet, quad-motor pickup truck looks incredibly confident through the treacherous twists and turns as Gardner blows away his previous production truck record by about 30 seconds with a time of 10:53.883.

Along with some aesthetic tweaks for 2025, the Audi RS e-tron is getting its most potent variant yet. In fact, the pure-electric RS e-tron GT performance produces up to 912 horsepower. It’ll zoom from 0 to 62 mph in 2.5 seconds, and all new RS e-trons benefit from faster charging, greater range, and lighter weight thanks to a higher-density 97 kWh battery pack.

The all-electric Jeep Wagoneer S looks fantastic and has some impressive specs and features. The sporty SUV delivers 600 hp and 617 lb-ft. of torque, launching from 0-to-60 in just 3.4 sec. Expect a range of 300+ miles and luxury features like real leather, McIntosh audio, displays for days, and power seats with massage, heat, and ventilation in the Launch Edition.