It's decided! Your future car will be electric. But you don't know which one to choose. Before you take the plunge, let's take a look at what's coming soon to the automotive market. Let's take a look at the electric cars in 2020, so you can make an informed choice. To find an electric car in 2020, click here.
Electric car sales have soared by 46% in France since the start of 2019, and there's no end in sight. While China remains the world's leading market, France is no exception, with theaiming to sell more than a million electric vehicles by 2022.
With the release of new electric cars such as the Peugeot 208 electric and the Volkswagen ID.3, the range is expanding and demand is growing.
But do you have to wait until 2020 to take the plunge, or is the current offer enough for you?
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In France, 2019 has seen a number of models enter the electric car market. The arrival of the Tesla Model 3 has changed the landscape, but the best-selling models in Europe are still the Renault Zoé and the Nissan Leaf. While the new Nissan Leaf e+ will arrive at the end of 2019, the new Renault ZOE ZE50 is scheduled for early 2020.
Here's a summary of the electric car releases for 2020. We'll start with the most eagerly awaited French models before looking at what the international manufacturers have in store for us next year.
Our ranking of electric cars in 2020
Our ranking of electric cars in 2020
The prices shown are catalogue prices and do not include bonuses or purchase subsidies. As a reminder, in France, the purchase of a vehicle is accompanied by a 7,000 environmental bonus. If you replace your old vehicle, you can also benefit from the conversion premium, which can amount to up to €5,000.
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One of the most important points - theautonomy. This is indicated with the words WLTP (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedures) when it is approved. Otherwise, it is preceded by the words ''estimation'', which are placed before the technical data. The WLTP standard is a test cycle for vehicles: it indicates their fuel consumption and range. Unlike the NEDC cycle previously used, the WLTP is very close to reality. For example, a ZOE ZE40 that was claimed to have a range of 400 km under the NEDC has been given a range of 300 km under WLTP, which is much closer to reality.
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Electric cars in 2020 in France
Peugeot e-208
La Peugeot e-208 is the Lion's seductive trump card. The model has been completely redesigned for this new model, and the electric version brings new features such as a radiator grille with a body-colour insert and exclusive solid wheels.
🔋 Range: 340 km (WLTP)
Capacity battery : 50 kWh
0 - 100 : 8.1 sec
💰 Price: €32,100 (excluding bonus)
DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
The DS 3 Crossback E-Tense is the marque's first venture into the world of electric vehicles since the electric Berlingo and the previous-generation C-Zero. Based on PSA's CMP multi-energy platform, the E-Tense is the electric version of the DS 3 Crossback. Chic and refinement are the order of the day in a hushed environment, accompanied by the silence of electric power.
🔋 Range: 300 km (WLTP)
Battery capacity: 50 kWh
0 - 100 : 8.7 sec
💰 Price: €39,100 (excluding bonus)
Peugeot e-2008 SUV
After the Peugeot 208, it's now the turn of the Peugeot 2008 to receive an electric version. Using the same technical features as its smaller sibling, the Peugeot e-2008 is presented in SUV format, with a longer wheelbase and higher ride height.
🔋 Range: 310 km
Battery capacity: 50 kWh
0 - 100 : 9.0 sec
💰 Price: €38,000 (excluding bonus)
Citroën C4 electric
Expected in 2020, the new Citroën C4 should be based on the CMP platform. Like its predecessors, the Peugeot e-208 and the DS 3 Crossback E-Tense, it should arrive in an electric 100 % version. Citroën will therefore be the last PSA Group manufacturer to unveil a new-generation electric model.
*Estimate
Range: 300 km*.
Battery capacity: 50 kWh
0 - 100 : 9 sec*
Price: €36,000
Renault ZOE ZE50
Renault is back with a restyled version of its ZOÉ. On the outside, the design has evolved, but inside it's a revolution. Gone are the hard plastics of the current versione, the ZOÉ gets a facelift on the inside with the arrival of new standard technological features such as a 10-inch touchscreen and traffic sign reading.
Range: 390 km (WLTP)
Battery capacity: 55 kWh
0 - 100 : 11.4 sec
Price: €31,990 (excluding bonuses)
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Audi e-tron 50 quattro
The Audi e-tron returns in 2020 in a lighter version. With an entry price more than €10,000 cheaper than the 55 quattroThe Audi e-tron 50 quattro will have a range of almost 300 km and over 300 horsepower.
*Estimate
Range: 300 km*.
Battery capacity: 71 kWh
0 - 100 : 7 sec*
Price: €70,000
Audi e-tron Sportback
Based on the same platform as the Audi e-tron, the new e-tron Sportback is a coupé version of the e-tron. It should offer similar levels of performance and comfort. However, the base price is expected to be higher than its predecessor.
*Estimate
Range: 400 km*.
Battery capacity: 95 kWh
0 - 100 : 5.5 sec*
Price: €85,000
Audi Q4 e-tron
The Audi Q4 e-tron will be smaller and more affordable than its bigger brothers, the e-tron and e-tron Sportback. At 4.59m in length, it will sit between the Q3 and Q5 in the current range. Based on Volkswagen's MEB platform, the Q4 e-tron will have the same technical specifications as its cousins, the SEAT iV Vision and the Volkswagen ID Crozz, while offering comfort worthy of the brand with the four rings.
*Estimate
Range: 425 km*.
Battery capacity: 83 kWh
0 - 100 : 6.3 sec*
Price: €60,000
BMW IX3
This is not BMW's first foray into electric vehicles. The iX3 will be equipped with the 5th generation of electric motors and batteries developed by BMW. It claims a range of 400 km with its 70 kWh battery and a charge time of less than 30 minutes.
*Estimate
🔋 Autonomy: 400 km* (1,500 miles)
Battery capacity: 70 kWh*.
0 - 100 : 5.0 sec*
💰Price: €70,000*.
Fiat 5OOe
The electric Fiat 500 already exists. Sold exclusively in California, the Fiat 500e is a "compliance car", designed to comply with California legislation.
However, Fiat will launch a new version of the electric Fiat 500 with enhanced performance in 2020.
*Estimate
Range: 200 km*.
Battery capacity: 30 kWh*.
0 - 100 : 9.0 sec*
Price: €25,000* €000*.
Ford Mustang Mach-E
The Ford Mustang Mach-E will be Ford's 1st 100% electric SUV. It promises a record range to compete with the Tesla Model Y. Unveiled at the Los Angeles Motor Show, the Mustang Mach-E will be available in two versions: with a small battery (75 kWh, 258 bhp) and a large battery (99 kWh, 337 bhp) offering a range of 420 and 540 km respectively.
*Estimate
Range: 420 km*.
Battery capacity: 75 kWh*.
0 - 100 : 7.0 sec*
Price: €48,990 for the base version.
Honda e
Presented in its final form at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Honda e will be the Japanese brand's first electric model on the Old Continent. The Honda e can already be pre-ordered for a deposit of €800, with delivery scheduled for 2020. The Honda e adopts an original design and plays the seductive game at trade shows, where it is often snapped up.
*Estimate
Range: 200 km*.
Battery capacity: 35.5 kWh
0 - 100 : 8.0 sec*
Price: €35,000
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Hyundai IONIQ Electric 2020
Often favoured by its owners, the Hyundai IONIQ Electric returns in a restyled version in 2020. With its improved performance, the IONIQ remains one of the best electric vehicles in terms of fuel economy. It may not be the most exciting, but it stands out for the rationality of its performance. The Hyundai IONIQ Electric has seen its range extended by almost 100 km thanks to its new 38 kWh battery, compared with 28 kWh for the current version.
*Estimate
Range: 294 km (WLTP)
Battery capacity: 38.3 kWh
0 - 100 : 10.0 sec
Price: €36,000
Mazda MX-30
One of the most eagerly awaited electric cars of 2020 will be the Mazda MX-30. The first test drives will be available from dealers in autumn 2020. By reserving the new Mazda MX-30 First Edition is now available with a wall-mounted charging point (wallbox) of 7.4 kW. To take advantage of this offer, you will need to pay a €1,000 booking fee.
*Estimate
Range: 200 km (WLTP)
Battery capacity: 35.5 kWh
0 - 100 : 9.0 sec
Price: €34,000
Mercedes EQA
After the success of the EQC, Mercedes is back with a new, more compact model. The EQA, equivalent to the A-Class, promises a recharge time of 100 km in less than 10 minutes and a range of almost 400 km on the long-range versions. Powered by a motor on each axle, for a combined power of 200 kW, the EQA is described by Mercedes as an athlete.
*Estimate
Range: 400 km*.
Battery capacity: 60 kWh*.
0 - 100 : 5.0 sec*
Price: €40,000
MG ZS EV
Since its takeover by a major Chinese group in 2011, the MG brand has not been much in the news. However, it will be arriving in 2020 with an electric version of its best-seller, the ZS. MG is entering the electric vehicle market at a very affordable price. It is available for pre-order in the UK from £24,995.
*Estimate
Range: 260 km (WLTP)
Battery capacity: 44.5 kWh
0 - 100 : 9.0 sec
Price: €30,000
Mini Cooper SE
Long-awaited, the Mini Cooper is finally available in an electric version. Based on a technical platform similar to that of the BMW I3, the Mini offers exceptional driving performance. However, the range is a little short, confining the Mini to exclusively urban use.
Range: 235 km (WLTP)
Battery capacity: 32.6 kWh
0 - 100 : 7.3 sec
Price: €32,900 (excluding bonus)
Opel Corsa-e
The new Opel Corsa-e is Opel's first step onto the PSA Group's new platform. As the most affordable model in the range, the Opel Corsa-e promises performance worthy of the greatest at an affordable price. Its interior is sober and it differs from its internal combustion version only in its closed radiator grille, exclusive wheels and redesigned fuel filler flap.
🔋 Range: 330 km (WLTP)
Battery capacity: 50 kWh
0 - 100 : 8.1 sec
💰 Price: €29,900 (excluding bonus)
Polestar 2
Polestar, Volvo's sports tuner, has become a fully-fledged brand dedicated to electric vehicles. While Polestar 1 retained a petrol engine, Polestar 2 is exclusively electric. With its sporty performance and low entry price, the latest Swedish model aims to conquer the European market.
Range: 450 km*.
Battery capacity: 78 kWh
0 - 100: 4.7 sec
Price: €39,900 to €59,900 (excluding bonus)
Porsche Taycan
The Porsche Taycan is positioned as the first electric vehicle capable of taking on the racetrack with no loss of performance over time. It is the first vehicle to introduce 350 kW recharging, a level of performance unmatched in the industry. However, you'll have to be patient, as the first models to come off the production line are 'only' capable of charging at 270 kW, enough to recharge 80 % of the battery in just 22 minutes.
Range: 450 km
Battery capacity: 93.4 kWh
0 - 100: 2.8 sec
Price: €155,552
SEAT el-Born
A cousin of the Volkswagen ID.3, the SEAT el-Born takes its name from the trendy district of Barcelona. It offers equivalent performance, but is expected to come at a slightly lower price. The design of the el-Born is more assertive than that of the ID.3, with a sportier character.
*Estimate
🔋 Autonomy: 400 km* (1,500 miles)
Battery capacity: 62 kWh
0 - 100 : 6.0 sec
💰 Price: €37,500*.
SEAT Mii Electric
The 2020 SEAT Mii comes in an electric version. With its urban format, ideal for parking, the SEAT Mii Electric is the city car of choice for squeezing through the narrow streets of the capital.
🔋 Range: 260 km (WLTP)
Battery capacity: 36.8 kWh
0 - 100 : 12.5 sec
💰 Price: €22,000 (excluding bonus)
Škoda CITIGOe iV
Equivalent to SEAT Mii Electric and Volkswagen e-Up Gen 2The Skoda CITIGOe iV is the group's 3rd vehicle on the micro MPV platform. The CITIGOe iV is the first electric model to be produced by the Czech brand, and features a full grille that is new to the electric version.
🔋 Range: 265 km (WLTP)
Battery capacity: 36.8 kWh
0 - 100 : 12.5 sec
💰 Price: €21,000 (excluding bonus)
Škoda Vision iV
Built on the same platform as the Volkswagen ID Crozz and the AUDI Q4 e-tron, the Skoda Vision iV should be the most affordable version of the trio. Its exclusive light signature sets it apart from its two rivals, and camera mirrors should be a popular option with the more tech-savvy.
*Estimate
Range: 450 km*.
Battery capacity: 83 kWh
0 - 100 : 5.9 sec
Price: €40,000
Volkswagen e-Up! 2020
The Volkswagen e-Up! returns in 2020 in a restyled version with improved performance. With its doubled battery capacity, the new e-Up! is the most affordable model in the Volkswagen range. With a range of over 250 km, it's perfectly suited to a city car that's easy to park in town.
Range: 260 km
Battery capacity: 36.8 kWh
0 - 100 : 12.5 sec
Price: €23,000 (excluding bonuses)
Volkswagen ID.3
La Volkswagen ID.3 is the brand's most eagerly awaited model. It kicks off the German manufacturer's electromobility offensive and inaugurates the MEB platform on which the Volkswagen ID range is based. The ID.3 will be available in 3 different range versions. The official presentation of the production version will take place at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Volkswagen ID.3 Standard Range
*Estimate
🔋 Range: 330 km*.
Battery capacity: 48 kWh
0 - 100 : 8.0 sec
💰 Price: €30,000*.
Volkswagen ID.3 Mid Range
🔋 Range: 420 km*.
Battery capacity: 62 kWh
0 - 100 : 6.0 sec
💰 Price: €40,000*.
Volkswagen ID.3 Long Range
🔋 Autonomy: 500 km* (1,500 miles)
Battery capacity: 82 kWh
0 - 100 : 5.5 sec
💰 Price: €47,500*.
Volkswagen ID Crozz
Le Volkswagen ID Crozz is the third member of Volkswagen's ID family. Built on the Group's MEB platform, the ID Crozz will share its technical specifications with the Skoda Vision iV and the Audi Q4 e-tron.
*Estimate
🔋 Autonomy: 500 km* (1,500 miles)
Battery capacity: 83 kWh
0 - 100 : 6.2 sec
💰 Price: €40,000*.
Volvo XC40 Electric
An electric version of the Swedish SUV, the Volvo XC40 Electric is set to be one of the brand's best-sellers. Based on the Polestar 2 battery, the XC40 is expected to have a range of over 350 km. It is expected to be available in early 2020.
*Estimate
🔋 Autonomy: 400 km* (1,500 miles)
Battery capacity: 78 kWh
0 - 100 : 5.0 sec
💰 Price: €60,000*.
In a nutshell
2020 will be a small revolution for the electric vehicle market. References are multiplying and almost all manufacturers have at least one electric vehicle in their range. Very affordable models are beginning to appear, such as the Volkswagen e-Up! SEAT Mii and Skoda CITIGOe iV less than €20,000 bonus and the number of long-range models is increasing. For a long time, electric cars were unaffordable for the average French household, but they are now becoming more widely available.
While long-distance journeys used to be the preserve of TeslaAs a result, more and more vehicles are coming onto the market with equivalent, if not superior, performance. The deployment of fast-charging networks such as those of IONITY, Fastned and IZIVIAThis, combined with the arrival of ever more efficient models, opens the door to mass adoption of electric vehicles in France in 2020. There's no longer any question of waiting for your electric vehicle to recharge - in many cases, it will be finished before you even get back from your coffee break.
Living with an electric vehicle has never been easier. The range of existing and future models is no longer a constraint. You can now take to the road with peace of mind.
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