Los Angeles Auto Show: 10 new EVs to look out for in 2025

The Los Angeles Auto Show, a must-attend event for vehicle enthusiasts, is recognized as a showcase for automotive innovation, particularly in the field of electric cars. Once again this year, several models caused a sensation, confirming the rise of electrification in the automotive industry. Here’s a list of 10 electric vehicles that stood out at the show for various reasons.

Here are ten models that caught our attention for a variety of reasons. They are presented in no particular order.

Genesis GV70 electric

The Genesis brand isn’t even 10 years old, but it’s already enjoying success. The GV70 SUV, launched in 2021, quickly became the brand’s star performer, mainly because it operates in a fashionable segment: compact SUVs. For 2026, the model gets aesthetic and technological tweaks to be better than ever, notably with a gain in autonomy that should increase the latter to over 400 kilometres. The model inherits Tesla’s NACS (North American Charging System) port, making charging easier for owners. An adapter for the CCS (Combined Charging System) sockets of home-built charging stations will be supplied.

Hyundai Ioniq 9 2026

Hyundai used the Los Angeles Auto Show to stage the worldwide launch of its Ioniq 9 SUV. The three-row model will debut in the first half of next year. More information is still to come, especially concerning the versions that will be reserved for Canada, but its battery will be larger than that of its EV9 cousin, and the model is aiming for a range of around 500 kilometres.

Acura Performance EV Concept

Acura is offering its first all-electric model this year, the ZDX SUV, which was born in collaboration with General Motors. The company unveiled the Performance EV Concept earlier this year, a model that shows where the brand’s design is going. The problem with Acura and its parent company, Honda, is that when we’re shown a fly-on-the-wall concept, it rarely makes it to production. When a concept is destined for production, it already looks like the final product when we see it. This one remains to be seen.

Jeep Wagoneer S

Jeep arrives with its first all-electric model in North America, the Wagoneer S SUV. The vehicle is elegant, and quality is present inside. The challenge is to convince the typical Jeep buyer to go electric. And there’s that price that can’t be dismissed. The vehicle will retail in Canada at around $90,000. We may see very little of it on the road. Power will tap at over 600 hp, while the range should be around 500 kilometres.

Dodge Charger Daytona

December sees the official launch of the Dodge Charger Daytona. Frankly, its lines are magnificent, both inside and out. Dodge’s big challenge will be to convince buyers who have been buying muscle and thundering V8 engines for ages. With an electric model, it won’t be easy, even if the performance is there. Gasoline variants (3.0-liter turbocharged in-line 6-cylinder engine) should also see the light of day soon.

Cadillac Escalade IQ

Cadillac has already introduced a whole range of electric SUVs. Some, like the Lyriq, are already on the road. Many others will follow, including the Optiq, the Vistiq, and the electric version of the Escalade, the company’s flagship model. Note that its name is so vital that Cadillac decided to keep it, only to add the letters IQ.

Volkswagen ID.Buzz

This one is eagerly awaited. Here’s another one that’s been making the trade show parade for the past few years, but the time has finally come. Its official presentation for the North American market occurred last October and is about to hit dealerships. While the styling and colour scheme are appealing, and the driving experience is fun, the price is a bummer. At $77,000 for the rear-wheel drive version and around $83,000 for the all-wheel drive variant, Volkswagen will have its work cut out to convince enough Canadian buyers. More affordable base versions are expected later. But still, in the states, the base model is offered at around 60k.

Subaru Solterra

This model isn’t new, but it’s still in the news. But why? The Solterra has been around for a long time, but the bZ4X’s cousin is only now starting to become available through the Subaru dealer network. It was officially launched in Canada last October. For those looking for a different solution to Toyota’s model, even if the product is the same, it’s worth considering, especially as price and insurance-wise, the Subaru name could give you a few advantages.

Kia PV5 WKNDR

In January 2024, at the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas, Kia presented a new division of all-electric vehicles, primarily aimed at the commercial world. The PV models capture the imagination with their highly futuristic design. Recently, the brand presented the PV5, the first model to be marketed, as a recreational vehicle concept, with a layout designed for weekends in the wild. With its adventurous styling and impressive wheels, let’s just say the model caught everyone’s attention in Los Angeles.

Tesla Cybercab

This autumn, Tesla unveiled its Cybercab, the vehicle it plans to use as part of its robotaxi project. With the election of Donald Trump in the US and his connection to Tesla founder Elon Musk, bet you’ll be seeing these models on the road in the near future, with the presidential transition team already promising that the rules surrounding the use of self-driving vehicles would be relaxed. That said, the car isn’t ugly, and it drew curious onlookers in Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles Auto Show: Always an interesting event 

The Los Angeles Auto Show demonstrates once again that the electrification of the vehicle fleet is gathering pace. From bold concepts to market-ready models, the future of electric vehicles looks bright, despite challenges such as high costs and consumer adaptation. It remains to be seen which of these models will really make their mark on the industry in the years to come. By the way, if you’re planning a trip to the United States, here’s a practical guide to help you recharge your EV!