EV Powered’s October 2026 magazine brings together a busy wave of electric-car announcements, from high-output luxury SUVs to lower-cost city models. The 52-page issue also examines the UK’s cheapest EVs, tests the Cupra Raval over the long term and reviews the Vauxhall Corsa GSE.
Range Rover and Bentley enter a new electric phase
The magazine’s news coverage is led by the Range Rover Electric, which has arrived following what EV Powered describes as a delay of almost two years. The electric flagship is listed with 542bhp, a claimed range of 372 miles and a starting price of £154,070.
It is joined by the Bentley Torcal, described as the Crewe manufacturer’s first EV. According to EV Powered, the Torcal will offer up to 876bhp and up to 375 miles of range, with an expected price of around £173,000.
The two launches underline the continued importance of high-priced electric models to established luxury marques. Both vehicles are positioned at the upper end of the market, where performance output, driving range and brand heritage remain central to the product proposition.
Performance and efficiency feature across European brands
Volkswagen is marking 50 years of its GTI badge with the ID.3 GTI. EV Powered reports that the electric hatchback produces 322bhp, making it Volkswagen’s most powerful GTI to date.
Audi, meanwhile, is reviving the A2 name for a new electric model focused on efficiency. The publication lists a 401-mile range and a projected starting price of around £32,000. If delivered at that price point, the A2 would sit far below the luxury EVs from Range Rover and Bentley while targeting buyers seeking long-distance capability.
The October issue also includes a review of the Vauxhall Corsa GSE, examining the performance-oriented version of the established electric supermini. Elsewhere, a long-term test report covers the Cupra Raval, giving readers a closer look at the model in everyday use.
City cars and newer brands broaden the EV field
Affordable EVs remain a major theme in the issue. EV Powered has compiled a feature on the 10 cheapest electric cars currently on sale in the UK, covering models from Dacia to Hyundai. The magazine also tests whether the BMW iX3 can complete Scotland’s North Coast 500 route on a single charge, focusing on a model presented with a 500-mile range claim.
Nissan is also expanding the small-EV field with the Pixo, a city car based on the Twingo. The arrival of another compact model reflects growing manufacturer interest in smaller, more accessible electric vehicles alongside large SUVs and premium flagships.
Other announcements covered include an updated Polestar 4 SUV, which now receives a rear window, and the Ceer Exobot. EV Powered describes Ceer as Saudi Arabia’s first carmaker and says its newly revealed Exobot delivers 1,095bhp.
The October edition is available in print and digital formats, with the full issue offered to read online. Its mix of launch coverage, reviews and affordability-focused features reflects an EV market spanning city cars, sporting hatchbacks, high-range family vehicles and ultra-luxury electric flagships.
