The most important new cars coming this year & beyond in 2026

Selim Reza

13 Oct, 2025

2026’s Game-Changer Garage: The Cars Redefining the Road Ahead

Why 2026 is a big year

Increasing momentum toward EVs and higher-volt architectures (800 V etc.), meaning faster charging & better performance.
More affordable EVs entering—not just luxury/performance lines.
Advancements in driver assistance, software/ecosystems.
New platforms being launched (e.g. modular EV platforms) that will underpin many future models.

Afeela 1 (Sony Honda Mobility)
- Mid-size liftback, joint venture between Sony and Honda. Wikipedia
- Dual-motor AWD, ~483 hp. Wikipedia
- Estimated range ~300 miles (~480 km). Wikipedia
- Strong on tech & sensors. Wikipedia
BMW iX3 (Neue Klasse)
- Important in BMW’s shift to its “Neue Klasse” architecture. Car and Driver
- Promises fast charging, likely higher efficiency, more space. Car and Driver
Honda 0 Series – Saloon & SUV
- New EV architecture from Honda, lightweight and with Honda’s new vehicle OS (ASIMO OS). Wikipedia
- Saloon variant expected in 2026. Wikipedia
Genesis GV90
- Flagship full-size EV SUV from Genesis, above GV80. Wikipedia
- Unique styling (e.g. coach doors), plus features aiming at luxury flagships. Wikipedia
Chevrolet Bolt (new generation, 2027 model year, i.e. early 2026 preview/release)
- Priced under US $30,000; bringing back an EV icon. Car and Driver
- Range around 255 miles (~400 km), decent charging. Car and Driver
Volvo EX90 (updates for 2026)
- Upgrades in its EV tech: 800-volt system, faster charging; more variants including single-motor versions. Autoweek
Škoda Epiq

A subcompact EV crossover, entering production in 2025 but debuting in many markets in 2026. Wikipedia
Built on VW Group’s electric platforms, likely fairly affordable and accessible. Wikipedia

Electrification accelerating — more EVs in all segments: luxury, compact, SUVs. Platforms like Volvo’s SPA3, BMW’s Neue Klasse, etc., are central to this.
Luxury + alternative fuel tech — hydrogen hybrids (e.g. Hyundai N Vision 74), or high-end EVs from Ferrari, Genesis, etc., show that premium brands want to stay relevant in a changing regulatory & marketplace environment.
Performance in EVs — beefed-up power, faster charging, improved handling. The shift isn’t just making cars electric, but making them better in performance metrics.
Design & user interface / tech — larger displays, more advanced driver assistance, minimalist interiors, new aesthetics (coach doors, etc.).
Diverse powertrain options — even as EVs rise, hybrids, hydrogen, fast ICE (in high-end models) aren’t disappearing immediately — instead a transition period.