9 Cool EVs That Have Muscle
BMW i5 M60
The i5 M60 is an ambitious attempt at an electric performance vehicle. BMW added a new drive control unit to accommodate it's immense power. At 1136 horsepower, the BMW is the perfect example of just how mean electric vehicles can be.
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Escalade IQ
This iconic SUV gets an eco-friendly upgrade. It does, however, maintain its reputation of over-the-top luxury and pricing with 750 horsepower and a $130K price tag.
Photography: Cadillac
Chevy Silverado EV
General Motors seeks to prove that EVs are just as good for work as they are play. The new Chevy Silverado will be offered in a work-truck trim package and have up to 664 horsepower.
Photography: Chevrolet
Deus Vayanne
Deus is a startup that's new to the EV Industry, but they've made a lot of lofty promises about their first car. Deus claims the Vayanne has a top speed of almost 250 MPH and goes from 0 to 60 in under 2 seconds.
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Faraday Future FF91
A bunch of scrappy startups have popped up in the automotive industry since the emergence of EV technology —a welcome change since there have only been a handful of major players for decades. Faraday Future is one of these companies looking to make waves with its first performance EV. The FF92 has 1050 horsepower and supposedly goes from 0 to 60 in 2.3 seconds.
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Dodge Charger Daytona SRT EV
The first electric Dodge Charger has a lot to live up to. Right now details are scarce, but according to Dodge, it will have better performance than the Hellcat. They're also using a unique exhaust system to make sure it retains that muscle car sound.
Photography: Dodge
Fisker Ronin
Fisker is set to release 3 new EVs in the next two years. In addition to the more modest Alaska and Pear models, they will release a performance convertible in 2025. Fisker claims the Ronin will have 1000 Horsepower and go from 0 to 60 in 2 seconds.
Photography: Fisker
Hyundai Ioniq 5 and 6 N
This EV doesn't just have the look of a performance vehicle, it has the sound and feel as well. At 601 horsepower, it simulates gear shifts to make driving more engaging and a sound profile that sounds like a turbo four-cylinder engine.
Photography: Hyundai
GMC Sierra EV
While most of the GMC Sierra models will continue to be gas-powered until 2025, the Denali Edition 1 will be offered as an EV at $109K. It will feature GMCs hands-free driving and crab-walk, which allows you to drive diagonally to avoid a multi-point turn.
Photography: GMC