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Electric vehicles often make headlines for their range, cutting-edge tech, and quiet acceleration. But when it comes to style, many of them fall a little flat. A lot of new EVs lean into plain, minimalist designs that feel more like appliances than cars.
Thankfully, not all electric vehicles follow that trend. Some models bring back classic shapes, bold details, and even a little personality. From sleek sports car looks to charming retro cues, these EVs prove that you don’t have to give up good design to go electric.
I chose to tackle this article because I’m truthfully not the biggest fan of EVs and wanted to persuade myself that it may not be all bad, and it worked.
The following vehicles commonly appear on lists of popular EVs, but due to their unique appearance, stunning design, and fun features, they stood out to me among the others. These are EVs that I feel even a traditional car enthusiast will look at and think, “I would love to drive that.”
No image can truly capture the full beauty of the Lotus Evija, a stunning electric hypercar that looks innovative from every angle — and there’s not a single photo that can fully embrace its every detail. Lotus says the most striking component of the Evija is the exterior, which features a full carbon fiber body with dramatic and thoughtful curves and angles.
It’s not all show and no go, either. With close to 2,000 horsepower, it’ll launch to 196 mph in an astonishing 9.2 seconds, so the Evija is definitely worthy of the term “hypercar.”
The VW ID. Buzz is certainly no hypercar. It’s not cheap either, and the range is lacking compared to other large EVs, but what really matters about the Buzz is that it just makes people happy. Top Gear wrote in a review of the retro-styled van: “We love it because it’s different, because it’s a new anti-SUV template, because it’s fun to be in and around.”
While electric-powered cars are seen as a thing of the future, Volkswagen looked to the past and pulled the iconic Microbus into the present. The Buzz is the seventh generation of the Microbus, evolved in a performance sense but sticking closely to the 1960s aesthetic that makes it so special, with a two-tone V-nose and rectangular windows, notes VW.
I really like this playful take on an electric supermini. All the details could be seen as tacky on their own, but they come together to create a really fun and modern vehicle for younger consumers. My favorite part is the pixel LED headlights and taillights, but the mesh grille and Panda branding on the side are great touches.
Made with upcycled materials, Fiat points out that the interior is just as whimsical as the outside. The bamboo-style dashboard is the highlight, but we should also applaud the upper glovebox, which has a surprising amount of space. I just like how this vehicle seems so thoughtful in every detail, like it really cares.
This electric car keeps the spirit of this era of sports cars alive while adding some EV-inspired touches — and blending them perfectly. Unlike all the futuristically styled EVs out there, the shape of this roadster looks familiar, with the headlight shape similar to that of a Mazda Miata and the smiling grille reminiscent of a McLaren P1, creating a really cheeky and zippy aesthetic. Even its scissor doors are electrically powered.
The MG Cyberster has the performance to match. According to MG Motor, it reaches 62 mph in just 3.2 seconds, thanks to its electric power.
The Porsche Taycan is easily one of the best high-performance EVs money can buy, with Car and Driver’s Drew Dorian discussing its unique blend of expected EV acceleration with traditional sports car-like handling in a review. Top Gear called it a “proper Porsche that happens to run on electricity.” Well, I’m going to stroke its ego once more by pointing out its exceptional design.
The Taycan has the sleek and sporty appearance of more traditional Porsches — even someone who’s not a car fan could tell that it’s a Porsche. It has sleek and round curves that all seamlessly combine to create a very elegant and sporty electric car in a class of its own.
Pininfarina described the Battista as “the world’s first electric hyper GT.” Its flat and aggressive design does reflect this — from most angles, there’s almost no sign of it being an EV at all. Instead, it looks like a modern interpretation of an Italian race car from the 1960s, giving it a more timeless look than most EV sports cars.
The Battista reaches 62 mph in 1.86 seconds and has a top speed of over 217 mph, so it certainly packs hypercar performance to match its exquisite looks.
Jaguar’s new branding rollout didn’t exactly land with fans. From the awkward messaging to the ad campaign that felt more like a cosmetics commercial, it all seemed like a misstep for a luxury brand with such a rich history. But credit where it’s due — the new Type 00 is sharper than expected. It may not win everyone over, but it has a presence that’s hard to ignore.
The Jaguar Type 00 has been spotted on the streets, and the TikTok and YouTube footage has a lot of people in the comments willing to admit they were maybe a bit too harsh — opinion is still very much divided, though. It’s been compared to a video game vehicle that’s still being loaded in or a low-quality CGI image, which I think is a pretty neat thing to see in real life. It has a minimal design that still makes a statement. Like, yes, it’s ugly — but somehow, it pulls it off, and that makes it kinda cool.
Rolls-Royce describes this EV as “a symphony of beauty and strength.” And the design really does showcase these traits perfectly. The large iconic Pantheon grille and wide, heavy body give it a take-charge stance, while the smooth lines and luxury interior give it that pop of glamour it needs to soften it out.
Andrew Krok at Car and Driver noted that Rolls-Royce may be one brand that thrives in the EV era due to the Spectre’s blend of sophisticated style and impressive stats: “Over the road, the Spectre is proof positive that Rolls-Royce will have no problems adapting as the automotive world electrifies; if anything, near-silent battery-electric propulsion was made for this sort of application.”
I checked around, and based purely on its cutesy retro looks, EV enthusiasts on Reddit really like the Honda e. What stands out to me is its tiny, spherical body combined with a distinctive black grille and wide, curious eyes. This car just looks quite wholesome and adorable. Car and Driver stated that it brought back some much-needed “whimsy” to Honda’s lineup.
The Honda e never made it to the United States, which is sad because I love that cute “face.”
Coming in colors like Pop Yellow, Arctic White, and Diamond Black, the Renault 5 Electric is designed to be playful, lively, and chic, according to Renault. It’s a quirky and modern twist on the original Renault 5 from the ’70s and ’80s, adding pops of trendy design like the vertical taillights.
To match its new personality, the Renault 5 Electric will come with a built-in virtual avatar. Just say “Hey Renault” to activate it, giving your car even more life and whimsy.
When picturing an EV, you may think of the detail-less look of the future that many car brands are trying to push on us, but this list proves that there is so much more to EVs than that.
Many EVs have beautiful curves and playful personalities — even the Jaguar Type 00 is something of a spectacle. Knowing there are cool, fun, and beautiful cars like these out there makes it a bit easier to accept the electric future of driving.
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