In the last decade, electric cars have become the main focus among politicians and car makers, as they bid to drive down the world’s transportation emissions.
Not only are they seen as the future, but more and more car firms are investing in the technology to make sure that they hit tough emissions targets such as the ZEV mandate and the upcoming 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles.
However, their high price tags, lower electric ranges, battery degradation and slow uptake in public charging infrastructure still means that for many, the electric car simply does not suit their lifestyle. But, just this week, Peugeot announced that its latest e-408 has just gone on sale, and that means there is now an electric variant of every car and van that the French brand sells, totalling 12 different models.
Car makers like Peugoet aren’t shying away from offering battery powered options in all different shapes and sizes but are there any other brands currently offering such an extensive range of EVs?
To find out, we have compiled a list of the brands that sell the most EV models throughout their ranges.
Vauxhall – 11 electric models
It’s not surprising that Peugeot’s Stellantis sister company, Vauxhall, also has taken the same electrified path by offering an EV variant of every car and van that it sells.
Furthermore, the firm is committed to producing electric models in the future and its latest electric SUV, the Frontera, has now achieved price parity with its hybrid counterpart, to make going electric affordable for families.
No matter whether you choose a Corsa, Astra or even a Grandland, they all come with the option of battery power.
Mercedes – 8 electric models
Mercedes kickstarted its electric era with the ‘EQ’ range back in 2018 with the EQC and since then has introduced cars like the EQA, EQB, EQE, EQS, EQV and even an electric G-Class.
The German firm invented the car back in the late 19th century, and for the 21st century, wants to decarbonise where it started from and wants to introduce further EVs going forward.
Audi – 7 electric models
Another German firm that is committed to an all-electric future is Audi. Famous for making some of the best rally cars with its Quattro all-wheel-drive system and competitive executive saloons, Audi now is focusing on sustainability and wants to add more EVs to its already long list of battery-powered models.
Here in the UK, it may look like the firm sells up to 13 different EVs, but this includes higher performance versions of the standard electric models including ‘S’ and ‘RS’ variants.
Citroen – 7 electric models
Citroen may be the twin of Peugeot, but this funky French brand offers seven EVs in its model line-up, including the only car classed as a quadricycle, the Ami.
Buyers can currently get their hands on six of the brand’s electric models but a seventh – the e-C3 Aircross – will be joining the line-up early next year. The model shares the same body, chassis and platform as Vauxhall’s new Frontera, bringing Citroen’s EV range up to seven.
BMW – 7 electric models
It seems that European manufacturers are more committed to an electric future than companies from Asia and German outfit BMW also makes this list.
Back in the early 2010s, it gave us the i3 and i8 to showcase that where BMW wanted to go was down the electrified route. Since then, we’ve now got the i4, i5, i5 Touring, i7, iX1, iX2 and iX.
BMW is also looking into hydrogen fuel cells as another alternative to going all-electric.
Volkswagen – 6 electric models
Volkswagen launched its ‘ID’ range back in 2020 with the ID.3 and since then has had the ball rolling for other models in the firm’s line-up to be introduced. Now, it offers the ID.4, the ID.5, the ID.7 and Touring as well as the ID.Buzz.
The company is committed to becoming a carbon-neutral manufacturer by the year 2050, and will be focusing solely on EVs from now, with the last pure combustion-powered car to be launched next year.
Ford – 6 models
The Blue Oval has made some bold and controversial decisions over the last couple of years. Deleting its best-selling Fiesta and soon the Focus from its line-up, it also brought back some legendary nameplates and revived them on vehicles that don’t pay homage to the originals.
Names such as the Explorer, Capri and Mustang are now used on its latest electric SUVs, alongside the recently revealed Puma Gen-E and E-Transit, with the company still setting its sights firmly on the ground going electric-only in the near future.
