Nissan is also expected to used the new LEAF's platform to underpin a future
electric crossover based on the Terra concept first revealed at the 2012 Paris auto show.
BMW has been saying for some time that
an electric crossover based on the X3 is coming.
Following the release of the Corolla and Levin plug - in hybrids, Toyota will also introduce
an electric crossover based on the Toyota C - HR.
Not exact matches
A turbocharged four - cylinder engine could easily power the
base Bulli, but given that the chic
crossover will use VW's all - new,
electric - friendly MEB architecture, it might go the plug - in and EV - only route.
By 2020, expect replacements for the RS 6 and RS 7,
based on this year's new A6 and A7, RS versions of Audi's first three battery -
electric models due by 2021 (starting with this year's e-tron SUV and followed by the 2019 e-tron Sportback
crossover), a new - generation Q3 RS and perhaps even the first RS 1 —
based on this year's new Q3 and A1 respectively.
A small
crossover could also be a relatively easy next step, since the EV platform under the LEAF is heavily
based on the same B0 architecture that the Nissan Juke is built on — meaning the platform of the LEAF
electric vehicle could easily support a taller ride height.
An America where, as this is written, unleaded regular sells for an average of $ 2.19 a gallon, car -
based crossover SUVs have won buyers, and gas -
electric hybrids carry a lot of prestige among a lot of high - income buyers.
One of the last carmakers to finally jump on the
crossover / SUV bandwagon, Jaguar is said to be working on its first
electric model as well, with British sources indicating that the new F - Pace SUV will provide the
basis for the future EV.
In addition, Palmer also confirmed that Aston is looking to introduce an
electric crossover coupe
based on the DBX concept car that debuted earlier this year at the Geneva Motor Show
Based on the same platform parent company VW's ID Concept of a future
electric car is, the Vision E is a
crossover about the size of a Mercedes GLC, although a bit lower, with short overhangs and a long wheelbase, LED strip lights and big 21 ″ alloys.
The new
crossover will be
based on the Toyota RAV4 and use a 2.5 L four - cylinder mated to an
electric motor.
Honda launched its new Everus
electric vehicle brand in China this week and showed a new
electric concept car
based on the HR - V
crossover.
What is it?The 2012 RAV4 EV is Toyota's second - generation
electric vehicle that is
based on its popular compact
crossover.
It's still unclear whether the CX430 will be Ford's only execution of a C2 -
based battery -
electric crossover, or if it will follow a lighter - performance compact
crossover to the market.
Reviewer: Chip Drake Manufacturer: KIA Make: KIA Model: Soul EV Type: Urban
Crossover Competitors: Nissan Leaf; VW eGolf; Fiat 500e; Ford Focus
Electric, BMW i3; Chevy Spark Price: Soul EV
Base $ 33,700; Soul EV Plus $ 35,700 Destination Charge; $ 800 Made in: Gwangju Manufacturing Plant, South Korea Drivetrain: 81.4 kW AC synchronous permanent magnet motor — 109 hsp.