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Overview

When the first-generation all-electric Nissan Leaf was launched in 2010, few could imagine electric cars as luxurious. Move forward a decade (plus), and the narrative could not be more different. Luxury is now synonymous with electric driving, as automotive manufacturers race for leadership of the lucrative premium EV segment.

As expected, the likes of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, the familiar luxury automotive manufacturers have been aggressive in their efforts to launch premium pure electric cars. But also just as enthusiastic, are other car manufacturers, like Lotus, Volvo, Jaguar and many more. For most of the past decade, Tesla remained one of the only manufacturers of premium battery-electric vehicles (BEVs), to include, the all-electric Tesla Model X and the all-electric Tesla Model S.

But much has changed in the competitive landscape since then, with other automotive manufacturers challenging successfully the incumbent status of Tesla premium electric cars. We can expect the competition for the premium zero-tailpipe emission segment to only become more fierce, as more global car manufacturers launch new luxury electric cars.

In particular, Chinese automotive manufacturers, like Genesis, pose a threat to the incumbent European manufacturers. Of course, the Korean manufacturers are not far behind. For the consumer, this bodes well, as the greater the competition, the more vast the choice and lower the price.

Also worth noting are ultra-premium luxury automotive manufacturers, like the famed Rolls-Royce Motors Cars, that are also developing premium luxury electric cars. In fact, the all-electric Rolls-Royce Spectre is a defining chapter in the history of the famed luxury automotive manufacturer, as it migrates to the production of electric cars. From 2030, Rolls-Royce will electrify its entire portfolio of luxury cars. The Spectre is the first production pure electric car, which was announced in September 2021.

As with other Rolls-Royce cars, the Spectre offers an unimaginable breadth of options to customise the EV, to include, the new multi-coloured seat design. Also on offer are the Starlight Doors, the illuminated facia and Starlight Headliner. The Starlight Doors include 4,796 backlit perforations, each, positioned by hand! The illuminated facia has 5,500 stars depicting the Spirit of Ecstasy’s wing.

In the latest-generation of premium electric cars, luxury does not mean a lack of practicality. In fact, most premium electric cars, to include, the Top 10 Luxury Electric Cars 2024 on our list below, offer a practical and useful real-world pure electric range, suitable for both city and motorway driving.

All EVs on our list offer over 200 miles (WLTP) on a single charge, with some offering nearly 400 miles. As an example, the all-electric BMW i7 premium saloon has a range up to 387 miles (WLTP). Even adjusting for real-world driving conditions, it is clear that luxury and the environment can coexist!

Also, most premium electric cars offer enhanced DC charging capability, such that, the onboard high voltage EV battery can be charged up to 80% in less than 30 minutes. Moreover, many of the electric cars also offer a three-phase onboard AC charger as standard.

As an example, the all-electric Audi Q8 offers rapid DC charging up to 170 kW for the 55 e-tron variant. The 50 e-tron variant is available with 150 kW DC. The 95 kWh EV battery will take 28 minutes to achieve up to 80% charge at 150 kW DC, and will take up to 1 hour and 16 minutes to achieve 80% charge at 50 kW DC. The 114 kWh EV battery can be charged up to 80% in 31 minutes at 170 kW DC and 1 hour and 18 minutes at 50 kW DC.

Luxury is not confined to just plush cabin interiors. The latest generation of premium electric cars also offer a host of impressive onboard technology. As an example, the all-electric Volvo EX90 SUV incorporates Bi-directional charging and vehicle-to-grid (V2G). We can expect Bi-directional charging to become more commonplace, as EVs develop to the next generation.

Bidirectional charging allows the electric vehicle to be used to power the home (vehicle-to-home: V2H) or even to sell energy to the grid. It can also be used to power other devices (vehicle-to-load: V2L) or even charge another electric car (vehicle-to-vehicle: V2V).

Also on offer are improved safety features in premium electric cars. The EX90 EV is again a case in point. The electric SUV has fitted on its roof one of the most advanced sensor sets, a cutting-edge roof-mounted LiDAR sensor, which comprises: five radars, eight cameras, two interior cameras and 16 ultrasonic sensors. This is part of the company’s vision of Zero Collision in new Volvo Cars. The LiDAR system maps out via in-house developed software a highly accurate image of the EVs surrounding environment, therefore, enhancing the vehicle safety.

Given the price tag of premium electric cars, the performance is as we expect. Impressive! As an example, the all-electric Lotus Eletre Hyper-SUV, despite the weight of the onboard 112 kWh EV battery, offers fantastic performance. The Eletre and the Eletre S variants can achieve 0-62 mph in 4.5 seconds (max power: 603 hp/ 710 Nm torque). The top speed is 160 mph. The Eletre R, can achieve 0-62 mph in a whopping 2.95 seconds (max power: 905 hp/ 985 Nm torque). The top speed is 165 mph. The exterior sporty styling of the e-SUV certainly echoes the performance capability of the EV!

Another trend gaining strong momentum in the production of electric cars, to include luxury electric cars, is the incorporation of sustainable materials used in the EV. Automotive manufacturers are keen to lower the negative environmental impact from the production of a vehicle. Expect many EVs to incorporate between 10% to 20% recycled steel, aluminium, plastic etc. We at e-zoomed applaud this approach!

Bottom-line, with luxury electric cars, you can have your cake and eat it too! Electric driving is good for the environment and the wallet! You can follow the links below for a more detailed review of the EV.

Luxury Electric cars: Performance	Torque (Nm)	0-62 MPH
Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback	664	5.6 seconds
BMW i7	745	4.7 seconds
BMW iX	765	4.6 seconds
Genesis G80 EV	700	4.9 seconds
Jaguar I-PACE	696	4.5 seconds
Lotus Eletre	985	2.95 seconds
Mercedes-Benz EQE	950	3.5 seconds
Porsche Taycan	500	5.1 seconds
Polestar 3	910	4.6 seconds
Volvo EX90	910	4.7 seconds

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Best Premium Luxury Electric Cars 2024

Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback, BMW i7, BMW iX, Genesis G80, Jaguar I-PACE, Lotus Eletre, Mercedes-Benz EQE, Porsche Taycan, Polestar 3, Volvo EX90

Best Luxury Electric Cars: Top 10

Brand/ Model	Battery Size (kWh)	Electric Range (WLTP)	Body Type	Price (£)
Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback	95 kWh/ 114 kWh	261 – 345 miles	Coupé-SUV	£69,585
BMW i7	105.7 kWh	367 – 387 miles	Saloon	£108,305
BMW iX	76.6 kWh/ 111.5 kWh	247 – 369 miles	SUV (SAV)	£77,305
Genesis G80 EV	87.2 kWh	323 miles	Saloon	£69,805
Jaguar I-PACE	90 kWh	286 miles	SUV	£66,350
Lotus Eletre	112 kWh	304 – 373 miles	SUV	£89,500
Mercedes-Benz EQE	89 kWh/ 90.6 kWh	289 – 384 miles	Saloon	£73,450
Porsche Taycan	79.2 kWh/ 93.4 kWh	208 – 288 miles	Saloon	£75,500
Polestar 3	111 kWh	347 – 379 miles	SUV	£79,900
Volvo EX90	111 kWh	363 miles	SUV	£96,255

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