The 2019 LA Auto Show brought an array of electrified vehicles across luxury and non-luxury segments. We pose a question about each one in this photo essay. Photos by Chris Brown, Eric Gandarilla, and Chris Wolski.
LA Auto Show EVs: 1 Question
Audi's E-Tron Sportback sedan comes to market after the EV's launch was delayed because of battery supply issues and a recall due to battery fire risk. Will Audi have those production issues resolved for the launch of the Sportback?
Ford's Mustang Mach-E is expected to hit 60 mph in less than 4 seconds and retail from $43,000 to $60,000. Will Ford’s biggest push into electrification to date with a performance SUV generate mass-market sales?
Lincoln's 2021 Corsair Grand Touring offers a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Will it complete with the most likely less expensive, and lightning fast, Toyota RAV4 Prime?
The 2020 Mercedes EQC will compete with the Jaguar I-Pace, Audi E-tron, and Ford Mustang Mach-E. Is there enough demand for this already crowded all-electric luxury compact SUV segment?
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid will churn out 302 hp and 39 all-electric miles. Those are luxury compact SUV numbers — will buyers stay with the brand instead of going upmarket?
The Hyundai Ioniq Electric will increase its range by 46 miles to 170 on a charge for 2020. That’s still less than the Chevrolet Bolt EV, Nissan Leaf, and Tesla Model 3. Will Hyundai offer a lower price for the 2020 model to sufficiently offset the lower range?
The Mini Cooper SE offers a low MSRP for an all-electric. Will buyers accept an EPA-rated range of about 130 miles, when newer EVs are expected to travel more than 200 miles today?
Volkswagen's ID Space Vizzion electric wagon/crossover previews a production EV. In its production form, will it stay a sleek wagon, or settle on a crossover design for North American tastes?