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5 Upcoming EVs Destined To Fail (5 That Will Be Smash Hits)
With competition on the EV market increasing exponentially, things aren't looking good for some upcoming models.
BY MARK COWLEY
February 7 2021
https://www.hotcars.com/5-upcoming-evs-destined-to-fail-5-that-will-be-smash-hits/
Tesla Cybertruck
EVs are widely regarded as the next frontier in automotive manufacturing, with several countries planning to ban the sale of all new fossil-fueled cars within the next decade or two. As a result, the market is saturated, with new startups and established automakers all jostling for a position in this new era. That means the next generation of EVs is make-or-break for many manufacturers, with the first of the bunch slated to launch in 2021.
While some of the industry's biggest names are very likely to come out on top, the change to electric might allow some new players into the fray, and cause some existing brands to crash and burn. Many of those changes will be completely unpredictable, but on either end of the spectrum, there are some cars that may well already have had their fate sealed. It seems that while there's success on the horizon for some, there are several cars in development right now that just seem destined to fail.
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Destined To Fail: Faraday Future FF91
EV startup Faraday Future have had a rocky few years, first appearing in 2015 and making big promises, with a supposed world-beating car and a billion dollars in funding. In the years since they've been hit with setback after setback, with countless personnel changes, money problems, even the resignation of FF's billionaire founder.
The FF91 was originally slated to debut sometime late last decade but it's been pushed back indefinitely, and it seems unlikely that the company will ever get their debut car into production. Even if they do, it's even less likely that they'll ever be able to ramp up their production facilities enough to become a serious threat to the EV field.
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Smash Hit: Tesla Roadster
The original Tesla Roadster was the brand's first production car, with example number one rolling off the line in 2008. Since production of the first generation stopped in 2012, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been hinting at a new updated model, and now that idea is finally close to reality.
Tesla have announced an estimated start of production for 2022, although the company is notorious for being over-optimistic with its launch dates. Nevertheless, the Roadster is a great looking car, and given that Tesla has already carved itself out as the world leader in electric cars, it's hard to see a situation where this new model won't be a sales success.
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Destined To Fail: Seat Minimo
Seat is the Spanish arm of VW Group that's been making Euro-centric budget cars for decades. Their new Minimo is part of the brand's vision for next-gen mobility. Rather than buying a car in the traditional sense, Seat envisage that these Minimos will be kept essentially as a rental fleet, where customers can rent them per kilometre.
Their vision might find some traction in the more cramped European city centers, but it's hard to see it becoming popular anywhere else. It doesn't help that the car looks like a futuristic golf cart, designed in a similar vein to the Renault Twizy. It's a very niche product, and one that's too small and under-powered to really ever take off.
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Smash Hit: Aspark Owl
Japanese engineering firm Aspark are developing the Owl with one main purpose: to be the fastest-accelerating electric car on the market. Production is planned to be limited to 50 units, with the list price being in the region of €2.5million (~$3million).
Billionaire collectors seem to have an insatiable appetite for ultra-high-end cars, so it's likely the Owl will shift all 50 units with very little trouble. It has the added bonus of bragging rights for its owners, assuming Aspark can keep that fastest-ever promise.
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Destined To Fail: Lordstown Motors
Lordstown Motors might seem promising at first glance, with a working relationship with GM and a slew of press releases that suggest the Endurance pickup is coming in early 2021. The brand's factory is even based in the ex-GM plant in Lordstown, Ohio. Still, there's a suspiciously large amount of information about the truck missing considering it's supposed to be released in just a few months.
As of yet, Car and Driver reports that there's been zero shots of the interior, range hasn't been confirmed, and there's been no word even on what trim levels will be available. It seems unlikely then, that the Endurance is as production-ready as its PR team would suggest. Thanks to its partnership with GM, the truck is likely to make production eventually. But for now, it's just as much of a piece of vaporware as any other new startup's product.
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Smash Hit: Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo
Porsche released their first Taycan EV last year. Sales numbers were very strong, and this new version may well be even more of a success. The Cross Turismo takes the standard shape of the Taycan and gives it the crossover treatment that consumers seemingly can't get enough of.
Porsche Taycan Cross TurismoVia Autorepublika
Specs are likely to be very similar to the standard Taycan, with top-spec models capable of 0-60 in 2.4 seconds. Range for the current car starts at around 205 miles, which is still plenty for most buyers. It's scheduled to land later this year, and it's definitely one to watch out for.
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Destined To Fail: Bollinger B2
Another EV startup trying to launch a production model, Bollinger have two cars in development, the B1 and B2. The B2 is the pickup variant, with a claimed 200 miles of range and a beefy-looking exterior that promises rugged all-terrain capability.
The main issue with the B2 is its starting price. Currently quoted at $125,000, the EV is tens of thousands more expensive than most other EV pickups, and doesn't seem to offer many advantages over its rivals. It also remains to be seen how practical an all-terrain electric truck is when it comes to charging it in more remote territories.
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Smash Hit: Tesla Cybertruck
When the Cybertruck was debuted it looked quite literally out of this world. Its angular proportions and sheet metal look like a cross between a space buggy and a video game glitch, but it somehow pulls it off. If initial figures are to be believed, the Cybertruck will also sport a very impressive spec sheet.
It's been claimed that top-spec Cybertrucks will have somewhere north of 800hp, and have a load capacity of 3,500lb. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said that pre-order numbers for the truck are over 500,000, and with that level of interest already it's sure to be a hit when it reaches production.
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Destined To Fail: Jaguar XJ E
British marque Jaguar's upcoming XJ EV is still pretty much a mystery, with the only confirmed sightings being some blurry spy shots of a heavily-camouflaged test mule. It's assumed that it will be a stylistic continuation of the previous-gen XJ, which ended production in 2019. Unfortunately for Jaguar, it's hard to see many buyers being interested in this new model.
The XJ wasn't the most inspiring of cars, seeing lackluster sales for several years before it was discontinued. It doesn't help that the sedan market is continuing to lose ground to crossovers and SUVs either. Without a serious redesign to make the XJ E more exciting, it's unlikely that most buyers will care enough to consider one.
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Smash Hit: Rivian R1T
Rivian is widely tipped as the most likely of the new wave of EV startups to get their car into production. This is thanks to the brand's largely realistic promises that focus more on building a good, solid truck rather than revolutionizing the automotive world like many other startups claim to.
Rivian has also received billions of dollars in funding from some of the most big-name companies around, including Ford, Amazon and BlackRock. It's currently in the process of preparing a factory in Normal, Illinois, but hasn't put a solid release date on the R1T yet. When it does, with all that backing behind it it's unlikely to be anything less than an all-out success.
About The Author
Mark Cowley (69 Articles Published)
Mark Cowley covers a variety of topics for HotCars, from the latest pickup trucks to obscure Japanese sedans. A regular fixture at car shows around the UK and Europe, if there's a weird model or obscure manufacturer, Mark probably knows about it. Having previously worked as a radio presenter, he knows a thing or two about Top 10 lists, and enjoys writing them as much as presenting them. He is a graduate of the University of Sheffield's English department and is currently based out of Birmingham, UK.
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5 Upcoming EVs Destined To Fail (5 That Will Be Smash Hits)
With competition on the EV market increasing exponentially, things aren't looking good for some upcoming models.
BY MARK COWLEY
February 7 2021
https://www.hotcars.com/5-upcoming-evs-destined-to-fail-5-that-will-be-smash-hits/
Tesla Cybertruck
EVs are widely regarded as the next frontier in automotive manufacturing, with several countries planning to ban the sale of all new fossil-fueled cars within the next decade or two. As a result, the market is saturated, with new startups and established automakers all jostling for a position in this new era. That means the next generation of EVs is make-or-break for many manufacturers, with the first of the bunch slated to launch in 2021.
While some of the industry's biggest names are very likely to come out on top, the change to electric might allow some new players into the fray, and cause some existing brands to crash and burn. Many of those changes will be completely unpredictable, but on either end of the spectrum, there are some cars that may well already have had their fate sealed. It seems that while there's success on the horizon for some, there are several cars in development right now that just seem destined to fail.
10
Destined To Fail: Faraday Future FF91
EV startup Faraday Future have had a rocky few years, first appearing in 2015 and making big promises, with a supposed world-beating car and a billion dollars in funding. In the years since they've been hit with setback after setback, with countless personnel changes, money problems, even the resignation of FF's billionaire founder.
The FF91 was originally slated to debut sometime late last decade but it's been pushed back indefinitely, and it seems unlikely that the company will ever get their debut car into production. Even if they do, it's even less likely that they'll ever be able to ramp up their production facilities enough to become a serious threat to the EV field.
9
Smash Hit: Tesla Roadster
The original Tesla Roadster was the brand's first production car, with example number one rolling off the line in 2008. Since production of the first generation stopped in 2012, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been hinting at a new updated model, and now that idea is finally close to reality.
Tesla have announced an estimated start of production for 2022, although the company is notorious for being over-optimistic with its launch dates. Nevertheless, the Roadster is a great looking car, and given that Tesla has already carved itself out as the world leader in electric cars, it's hard to see a situation where this new model won't be a sales success.
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Destined To Fail: Seat Minimo
Seat is the Spanish arm of VW Group that's been making Euro-centric budget cars for decades. Their new Minimo is part of the brand's vision for next-gen mobility. Rather than buying a car in the traditional sense, Seat envisage that these Minimos will be kept essentially as a rental fleet, where customers can rent them per kilometre.
Their vision might find some traction in the more cramped European city centers, but it's hard to see it becoming popular anywhere else. It doesn't help that the car looks like a futuristic golf cart, designed in a similar vein to the Renault Twizy. It's a very niche product, and one that's too small and under-powered to really ever take off.
7
Smash Hit: Aspark Owl
Japanese engineering firm Aspark are developing the Owl with one main purpose: to be the fastest-accelerating electric car on the market. Production is planned to be limited to 50 units, with the list price being in the region of €2.5million (~$3million).
Billionaire collectors seem to have an insatiable appetite for ultra-high-end cars, so it's likely the Owl will shift all 50 units with very little trouble. It has the added bonus of bragging rights for its owners, assuming Aspark can keep that fastest-ever promise.
6
Destined To Fail: Lordstown Motors
Lordstown Motors might seem promising at first glance, with a working relationship with GM and a slew of press releases that suggest the Endurance pickup is coming in early 2021. The brand's factory is even based in the ex-GM plant in Lordstown, Ohio. Still, there's a suspiciously large amount of information about the truck missing considering it's supposed to be released in just a few months.
As of yet, Car and Driver reports that there's been zero shots of the interior, range hasn't been confirmed, and there's been no word even on what trim levels will be available. It seems unlikely then, that the Endurance is as production-ready as its PR team would suggest. Thanks to its partnership with GM, the truck is likely to make production eventually. But for now, it's just as much of a piece of vaporware as any other new startup's product.
5
Smash Hit: Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo
Porsche released their first Taycan EV last year. Sales numbers were very strong, and this new version may well be even more of a success. The Cross Turismo takes the standard shape of the Taycan and gives it the crossover treatment that consumers seemingly can't get enough of.
Porsche Taycan Cross TurismoVia Autorepublika
Specs are likely to be very similar to the standard Taycan, with top-spec models capable of 0-60 in 2.4 seconds. Range for the current car starts at around 205 miles, which is still plenty for most buyers. It's scheduled to land later this year, and it's definitely one to watch out for.
4
Destined To Fail: Bollinger B2
Another EV startup trying to launch a production model, Bollinger have two cars in development, the B1 and B2. The B2 is the pickup variant, with a claimed 200 miles of range and a beefy-looking exterior that promises rugged all-terrain capability.
The main issue with the B2 is its starting price. Currently quoted at $125,000, the EV is tens of thousands more expensive than most other EV pickups, and doesn't seem to offer many advantages over its rivals. It also remains to be seen how practical an all-terrain electric truck is when it comes to charging it in more remote territories.
3
Smash Hit: Tesla Cybertruck
When the Cybertruck was debuted it looked quite literally out of this world. Its angular proportions and sheet metal look like a cross between a space buggy and a video game glitch, but it somehow pulls it off. If initial figures are to be believed, the Cybertruck will also sport a very impressive spec sheet.
It's been claimed that top-spec Cybertrucks will have somewhere north of 800hp, and have a load capacity of 3,500lb. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has said that pre-order numbers for the truck are over 500,000, and with that level of interest already it's sure to be a hit when it reaches production.
2
Destined To Fail: Jaguar XJ E
British marque Jaguar's upcoming XJ EV is still pretty much a mystery, with the only confirmed sightings being some blurry spy shots of a heavily-camouflaged test mule. It's assumed that it will be a stylistic continuation of the previous-gen XJ, which ended production in 2019. Unfortunately for Jaguar, it's hard to see many buyers being interested in this new model.
The XJ wasn't the most inspiring of cars, seeing lackluster sales for several years before it was discontinued. It doesn't help that the sedan market is continuing to lose ground to crossovers and SUVs either. Without a serious redesign to make the XJ E more exciting, it's unlikely that most buyers will care enough to consider one.
1
Smash Hit: Rivian R1T
Rivian is widely tipped as the most likely of the new wave of EV startups to get their car into production. This is thanks to the brand's largely realistic promises that focus more on building a good, solid truck rather than revolutionizing the automotive world like many other startups claim to.
Rivian has also received billions of dollars in funding from some of the most big-name companies around, including Ford, Amazon and BlackRock. It's currently in the process of preparing a factory in Normal, Illinois, but hasn't put a solid release date on the R1T yet. When it does, with all that backing behind it it's unlikely to be anything less than an all-out success.
About The Author
Mark Cowley (69 Articles Published)
Mark Cowley covers a variety of topics for HotCars, from the latest pickup trucks to obscure Japanese sedans. A regular fixture at car shows around the UK and Europe, if there's a weird model or obscure manufacturer, Mark probably knows about it. Having previously worked as a radio presenter, he knows a thing or two about Top 10 lists, and enjoys writing them as much as presenting them. He is a graduate of the University of Sheffield's English department and is currently based out of Birmingham, UK.
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