Upcoming battery electric vehicles (BEVs)
By: Ron Corbett, APA Staff Writer
While there is increasing interest and acceptance of BEVs on the part of the consumer, few are putting their wallets into play by buying one. Automakers seem undeterred, and are introducing more and better BEVs at a fast pace. The latest crop of new BEVs include the Volkswagen ID.4, the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and a revised Bolt and its new companion car, the Bolt EUV. These cars should be available sometime this summer.


Dash features a motorcycle-like gauge package. The gear selector is on the right side of the gauge pod. A free-standing screen holds pride-of-place at the top centre of the dash

The Ioniq 5's shape echos the forms of one of Giorgetto Giugiaro's best designs. The reverse Z-motif pressed into the flanks of the car is puzzling

A computer tablet broken into two zones provides all the information the driver needs

The Bolt is thoroughly updated for 2022 but still looks familiar

The Bolt EUV reflects some of the styling elements from its showroom mate, the Trailblazer

The Bolt EUV dashboard features a compact gauge package and a massive centre infotainment screen neatly integrated into the main area of the dash
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