718 EV dealer training scheduled for summer 2027, so looking like a 2027 launch.

[ianDB]

Just been told by my UK dealer that they’ve been informed that 718 EV training is booked for next summer so looking like a 2027 launch.

 

[daveo4EV]

Just been told by my UK dealer that they’ve been informed that 718 EV training is booked for next summer so looking like a 2027 launch.

this tracks - 2027 "reveal" - late 2027 'first deliveries' - and then a quick pivot to 2028 718 EV's after the august 2027 factory cut-over/shut-down period...

 

[chun]

A bit later than i had hoped, but it is what it.

I have a feeling it won't be the only good 2 door EV by then.

 

[atebit]

I have a feeling it won't be the only good 2 door EV by then.

Go on…

 

[Dabz]

Go on…

The Audi TT is coming and rumours are that it’ll be excellent like the old Mk1 TT.

Back to the topic, 27 is soon enough I guess but they’re dragging it out aren’t they? There seems to be an appetite for it and has been for a while now.

the sensible head in me says to wait for them to iron out issues in the first edition but that would be potentially a 4yr wait from here and I only have just under 3yrs on my Taycan extended warranty.

 

[DexD]

The Audi TT is coming and rumours are that it’ll be excellent like the old Mk1 TT.

Back to the topic, 27 is soon enough I guess but they’re dragging it out aren’t they? There seems to be an appetite for it and has been for a while now.

the sensible head in me says to wait for them to iron out issues in the first edition but that would be potentially a 4yr wait from here and I only have just under 3yrs on my Taycan extended warranty.

Although the design and mechanical engineering was locked in years ago, theyve struggled to complete the powertrain - the original battery supplier collapsed and they’ve had difficulty producing the required power density/ performance, range and thermal
management in such a tight and unconventional packaging

 

[aforandy]

Small Sports Car Company, a UK start-up, is bringing the SC01 – a Chinese-built lightweight electric sportscar – to Britain. The mid-engined, dual-motor AWD car produces 429 bhp, weighs 1,365 kg, and does 0-62 mph in about 2.9 seconds. UK demonstration units arrive Q4 2026; customer deliveries begin April 2027.

 

[chun]

Go on…

As others posted, Audi's car built on same platform, concept C, might even release before porsche.

The SC01, that comes to UK & Europe: https://carnewschina.com/2026/01/21...med-to-enter-europe-with-1000-cars-avaialble/

BMW iZ4

Denza Z

Alpine A110 EV

MG Cyberster facelift / MG Cyberster GTS

Caterham Project V

Xiaomi's pet project developed in germany, their first 2 door car

Polestar 6, scheduled for late 2027.

All scheduled for next year. And likely more, from other chinese brands. It will definitely be a intresting year for 2 door EVs.

Had they managed to release the 718 EV this year, they would released in a no competition market. But 2027 will not be a no competition market.