Topic.3 EV vehicles of interest to be released after 2021.
While independent movements such as new entrants and converts are gaining momentum, major manufacturers are also announcing new EVs one after another, with a lineup of EVs that shine with each manufacturer's individuality. Here we introduce some of the most interesting EVs to be released in the future.
No.1 EV car of interest__Renault's Megane
In the fall of 2020, Renault announced the Megane eVision concept car. . Then, in June of this year, the company announced that a full EV version of the next-generation Megane will be available. The concept car is a hatchback version with a compact overall length of 4,210 mm and width of 1,800 mm, so we can expect the production version to be a user-friendly model that matches the conditions of Japanese roads.
EV cars of interest No.2__Volkswagen ID. BUZZ
The "ID.BUZZ" is based on the design motif of the Volkswagen Type 2, also known as the Wagen Bus, which would be one of the top cars that one would like to drive at least once. It has a maximum cruising range of approximately 550 km, a top speed of 160 km/h, and 0-100 km/h acceleration in 5.0 seconds. . Despite its appearance, it can be driven in a very aggressive manner. The body size is similar to that of a minivan in Japan. . As with the original Type 2, we can expect to see a camper version in the near future.
EV Vehicles of Interest No. 3__Alpha Motor Corporation's Jax CUV
A crossover utility vehicle (CUV) that looks like a rally car from the past. It was designed by an American company called "Alfa Motor Corporation," and although it looks quite aggressive, it is not a concept model, but a production model. Of course, it has a high level of off-road capability that belies its appearance, and when the roof top is fully loaded with outdoor gear, it looks very much like the real thing. The vehicle has a cruising range of approximately 400 km, and reservations are currently being accepted for the front-wheel drive model, priced at approximately 4 million yen. The four-wheel drive model starts at about 5 million yen .
EV cars of interest No.4__Tesla's Cybertruck
Tesla's newest model, with a design so futuristic that the name "cyber" could not be more aptly applied to a car. The body is made of Ultrahard 30X stainless steel, a material so hard that, according to Tesla, "the body is nearly impenetrable. The glass part is made of Tesla Armor Glass, which makes it look like an armored car. Three types of powertrains are available, the highest being a four-wheel drive version with three motors. The top-of-the-line model accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 2.9 seconds, which is quite a feat. The top-of-the-line model also has a range of more than 805 km. Tesla Japan is currently accepting reservations, and production is scheduled to begin in late 2021.
