See inside 7 luxurious electric cars coming in 2023, from a $400,000 Rolls-Royce to the 200-mph Lucid Air Sapphire
Tons of awe-inspiring, luxurious electric cars are on the way for 2023, including the $250,000 Lucid Air Sapphire.Lucid Motors
- All sorts of new electric cars are on the way from startups and established brands.
- 2023 will see a flood of luxury options from brands like Lexus, Lucid Motors, and Rolls-Royce.
Car companies are doubling down on electric vehicles. That means buyers can expect dozens more models of all kinds in the near future.
The Tesla Cybertruck. Tesla
While 2023 will bring some new mainstream options, it'll also bring a whole host of exciting — and expensive — battery-powered rides.
The Cadillac Celestiq. Cadillac
Rolls-Royce, the pinnacle of automotive opulence, plans to roll out its very first EV.
The Rolls-Royce Spectre. Rolls-Royce
The two-door Spectre will cost around $400,000
The Rolls-Royce Spectre. Rolls-Royce
It has the stately presence of other Rolls-Royces, but adds slim LED lights and a new, aerodynamic Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament that reduces drag.
The Rolls-Royce Spectre. Rolls-Royce
And it has the elegant interior you'd expect from a car that costs deep six figures.
The Rolls-Royce Spectre. Rolls-Royce
It'll offer the option to add thousands of little stars to both the headliner and doors.
The Rolls-Royce Spectre. Rolls-Royce
The Spectre will have a so-so range of around 260 miles, the company says. But that shouldn't matter much, as most people aren't road tripping in their Rolls-Royces.
The Rolls-Royce Spectre. Rolls-Royce
But Rolls-Royce won't have ultra-wealthy buyers all to itself. Cadillac is readying a $300,000 EV of its own.
The Cadillac Celestiq. Cadillac
Caddy will start hand-building the Celestiq to customer specifications toward the end of 2023.
The Cadillac Celestiq. Cadillac
It offers stretched-out, dramatic styling that's unlike any other car on the road.
The Cadillac Celestiq. Cadillac
Its interior is packed with five screens, including a 55-inch display spanning the dashboard and a slanted "command center" for the climate settings.
The Cadillac Celestiq. Cadillac
When it comes to performance, the ultra-luxe EV boasts around 300 miles of range, 600 horsepower, and 640 pound-feet of torque.
The Cadillac Celestiq. Cadillac
It'll hit 60 mph in 3.8 seconds, Cadillac says.
The Cadillac Celestiq. Cadillac
EV startup Lucid Motors will soon unleash its most expensive and quickest car to date: the Air Sapphire.
The Lucid Air Sapphire. Lucid Motors
It's an extra-high-performance take on the company's already bonkers Air sedan.
The Lucid Air Sapphire. Lucid Motors
The Air Sapphire will have three motors (as compared to the current model's two) and will churn out an estimated 1,200 horsepower.
The Lucid Air Sapphire. Lucid
Lucid says that makes the car the most powerful sedan in the world.
The Lucid Air Sapphire. Lucid Motors
It'll rocket to 60 mph in less than two seconds and hit 100 mph in under four. Lucid quotes a top speed of more than 200 mph.
The Lucid Air Sapphire. Lucid Motors
The thrills won't come cheap, however. The Air Sapphire will run you $249,000 to start.
The Lucid Air Sapphire. Lucid Motors
That brings us to some of the more attainable luxury EVs coming soon, like the Polestar 3.
The Polestar 3. Polestar
It's the third model and first SUV from Polestar, Volvo's electric subsidiary.
The Polestar 3. Polestar
It delivers a clean, modern look, complete with Polestar's signature sharp edges.
The Polestar 3. Polestar
It features a sleek interior and a big touchscreen running Google's stunning and easy-to-use operating system.
The Polestar 3. Polestar
Other cool tech includes the option for LiDAR sensors, which create a 3D map of a car's surroundings and help with automated driving features. They're extremely rare in the car market today.
The Polestar 3. Polestar
It'll start at $83,900.
The Polestar 3. Polestar
Mercedes is releasing a new electric family-hauler of its own: the EQE SUV.
The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV. Mercedes-Benz
It takes direct aim at Tesla's popular Model Y with legendary German build quality and the comfortable ride that Mercedes is known for.
The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV. Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes says the SUV is good for more than 300 miles. A souped-up AMG version promises a whopping 677 horsepower.
The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV. Mercedes-Benz
And it offers exciting options like rear-wheel steering (for maneuvering in tight spaces) and a ginormous wall-to-wall screen.
The Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV. Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes already has a handful of electric rides on offer. Lexus is about to launch its first.
The Lexus RZ 450e. Lexus
The bold-looking RZ 450e SUV arrives at US dealerships in early 2023.
The Lexus RZ 450e. Lexus
The RZ 450e comes standard with all-wheel drive from two electric motors.
The Lexus RZ 450e. Lexus
Plus, a panoramic sunroof and a lots of driver-assistance features will be standard equipment.
The Lexus RZ 450e. Lexus
Range comes in at a somewhat disappointing 220 miles, as estimated by Lexus. Pricing hasn't been announced yet.
The Lexus RZ 450e. Lexus
Lexus will face competition from Genesis, Hyundai's premium brand, which is preparing to deliver the Electrified GV70.
The Genesis Electrified GV70. Genesis
Just like Hyundai's other EVs, it'll get super-fast charging capability. It'll be able to recharge from 10%-80% in just 18 minutes using a 350-kilowatt charging station, Genesis says.
The Genesis Electrified GV70. Genesis
Plus, it'll offer a luxurious, leather-filled interior and up to 483 horsepower.
The Genesis Electrified GV70. Genesis
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