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MARVELS ON THE HORIZON Electric vehicles and hybrids are now defining tomorrow’s luxury wheels. The long goodbye to gas-powered cars has officially begun. Here’s a peek at what’s next.
2025 Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class
2025 MERCEDES-BENZ CONCEPT CLA CLASS The “electric future of desire,” according to Mercedes-Benz, will look a lot like this concept CLA Class EV sedan. Think: flashy LEDs, better efficiency, plenty of driving range and a futuristic cabin-spanning touchscreen. If you aren’t ready to take the all-electric leap, Mercedes plans to offer ICE and hybrid versions for the foreseeable future. MBUSA.com ENGINE: Rear electric motor ELECTRIC RANGE: 466 miles HORSEPOWER: 235 TOP SPEED: 155 mph 0 TO 60 MPH: 2.9 seconds (est.) PRICE: $40,000 – $60,000 (est.)
2025 Lotus Eletre
2025 LOTUS ELETRE This all-electric luxury crossover SUV is touted by the British marque as its first “hyper-SUV with racecar DNA.” The all-wheel-drive beast packs an 800volt battery pack, lidar sensors to detect obstacles in inclement weather and a self-parking app. There’s even a retractable tow bar to pull a boat or trailer.
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ENGINE: Twin electric motors ELECTRIC RANGE: 315 miles (est.) HORSEPOWER: 905 TOP SPEED: 162 mph 0 TO 60 MPH: 2.9 seconds PRICE: $115,000
2025 CADILLAC ESCALADE IQ Cadillac’s electric behemoth promises 750 horsepower, all-wheel drive and plenty of opulent features. The EV seats up to seven underneath a panoramic roof, and the dash sports a 55-inch curved display screen. It has a front trunk with 12.2 cubic feet of storage and 126 ambient lighting color choices to brighten up your days and nights. Cadillac.com 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ 2024 Verge Motorcycles Mika Häkkinen Signature Edition
ENGINE: Dual electric motors ELECTRIC RANGE: 450 miles HORSEPOWER: 750 TOP SPEED: 155 mph (est.) 0 TO 60 MPH: 4.9 seconds PRICE: $130,000
2024 VERGE MOTORCYCLES MIKA HÄKKINEN SIGNATURE EDITION Verge is rolling out its Mika Häkkinen Signature Edition, a limited run of 100 allelectric motorcycles. The brand teamed up with the two-time Finnish F1 champ to design this two-wheeler based on its TS motorbike. The hub-mounted rear motor features an open-wheel design, a signature of its TS range. Each bike features the Häkkinen’s signature on a special plaque. VergeMotorcycles.com ENGINE: Rear-wheel motor RANGE: 350 miles HORSEPOWER: 201 TOP SPEED: 124 mph 0 TO 60 MPH: 2.5 seconds PRICE: $85,000 (est.)
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