EV Powered’s October 2026 magazine puts the spotlight on a rapidly expanding group of electric-car announcements, from high-performance luxury SUVs to lower-cost city cars. The 52-page issue, published on 1 October, also examines the UK’s most affordable EVs, the BMW iX3’s long-distance potential and a long-term test of the Cupra Raval.
Luxury electric SUVs move into focus
Among the biggest vehicles featured is the Range Rover Electric, which has arrived following what EV Powered describes as a delay of nearly two years. The electric Range Rover is listed with 542bhp, a claimed range of 372 miles and a starting price of £154,070.
The magazine also highlights Bentley’s first EV, the Bentley Torcal. According to the publication, the Crewe-built brand’s electric newcomer will offer up to 876bhp and 375 miles of range. Its price is expected to be around £173,000, placing it firmly in the upper end of the luxury EV market.
Both models underline how established premium manufacturers are positioning electric powertrains around high output, long-distance usability and flagship pricing. Their arrival also adds further competition to the growing market for large, expensive electric SUVs, where performance figures and claimed range have become central product differentiators.
Performance badges and efficiency projects
Volkswagen is marking 50 years of its GTI badge with the ID.3 GTI, described by EV Powered as the most powerful GTI yet. The electric hatchback is rated at 322bhp, extending the GTI name into Volkswagen’s battery-electric range.
Audi, meanwhile, is reviving the A2 name for an EV focused on efficiency. The new Audi A2 is listed with a 401-mile range and an expected starting price of around £32,000. If delivered at that price point, it would bring a comparatively long claimed range to a considerably more accessible segment than the Range Rover Electric or Bentley Torcal.
The issue also reviews the Vauxhall Corsa GSE, reflecting continued manufacturer interest in performance-oriented electric small cars. In a separate long-term test, EV Powered assesses the Cupra Raval, another compact EV entering an increasingly important part of the European market as brands seek volumes beyond premium SUVs.
City cars and new regional entrants
Nissan’s Twingo-based Pixo city car is another of the new models featured in the October issue. The publication places it among a growing group of smaller EVs that could be significant as manufacturers attempt to broaden electric-car adoption through more compact and potentially lower-cost products.
EV Powered also reports that Polestar has given the Polestar 4 SUV a rear window, while Saudi Arabia’s first carmaker, Ceer, has revealed the Exobot. The Exobot is listed with 1,095bhp, making it one of the most powerful vehicles covered in the issue.
These announcements illustrate the breadth of the current EV market: established European brands are updating familiar nameplates, luxury makers are introducing high-priced halo products, and newer automotive players are using extreme performance to establish visibility.
Affordability and real-world range remain key questions
Alongside the new-model news, EV Powered’s October edition includes a feature on the 10 cheapest electric cars on sale in the UK, covering models from Dacia to Hyundai. Affordability remains a major competitive issue as carmakers seek to attract buyers outside the premium market.
The magazine also examines whether the BMW iX3 can complete the North Coast 500 route on one charge, placing real-world driving conditions alongside official range claims. Together with its reviews of the Corsa GSE and Cupra Raval, the issue reflects a market in which buyers are weighing price, practicality, efficiency and performance as much as headline specifications.
