From reborn icons and long-awaited electric estates to ultra-cheap EVs and space-age vans, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most diverse new-car years in decades. Last week we teased an exhaustive list of all 159 cars due to land in 2026. Below is Autocar's full list, reorganised with fleet relevance, with our top 10 picks to begin.
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BMW i3 (new generation)
BMW’s decision to electrify the 3 Series globally is one of the most significant fleet moves of the decade. Promising close to 500 miles of range and familiar rear-drive dynamics, the i3 looks set to become a default executive EV choice for drivers stepping out of diesel 3 Series and 320d estates. The new ‘Heart of Joy’ control system also signals BMW’s intent to close the engagement gap that still concerns some EV drivers.
Volkswagen Golf Hybrid
One of the most important non-EV launches of 2026. With a full-hybrid powertrain replacing diesel for many buyers, the Golf Hybrid gives fleets a lower-risk route to emissions reduction without charging dependency. For high-mileage users, urban drivers without home charging, or grey-fleet replacements, this could quietly become one of the most specified company cars of the year.
Kia K4 Sportswagon
New estates are increasingly rare, which makes the K4 Sportswagon stand out immediately. With Octavia-rivalling space, petrol and hybrid powertrains, and a strong value proposition, it fills a long-standing gap for fleets needing load space without moving into SUVs. The later arrival of a hybrid version strengthens its appeal for tax-sensitive buyers.
Toyota Hilux BEV
The electrification of the world’s best-selling pick-up is a genuine milestone. While its 150-mile range limits some use cases, for urban authorities, utilities, campuses and depot-based fleets the Hilux BEV finally offers a zero-emission option without sacrificing durability or familiarity.
Renault Trafic (new generation)
Renault’s Trafic remains a backbone of UK commercial fleets, and its next-generation overhaul signals how central electric vans now are to OEM strategy. Alongside new electric versions, the space-age redesign and modular platform point to improved efficiency, payload optimisation and urban compliance – key concerns for operators facing clean-air restrictions.
Ford Puma Gen-E
As the UK’s best-selling car goes electric, expect serious fleet interest. With a 250-mile range and compact crossover footprint, the Puma Gen-E is well placed for salary sacrifice schemes and urban users migrating from petrol models. Its importance lies less in innovation and more in familiarity at scale.
Skoda Epiq
Positioned as the closest thing yet to an electric Fabia, the Epiq targets cost-controlled fleets, pool cars and local authority users. Skoda’s reputation for sensible packaging and predictable ownership costs makes this a quietly important arrival for buyers who prioritise usability over brand cachet.
Mazda 6e
Electric saloons remain thin on the ground, making the 6e notable by default. With a low-drag profile and long-range focus, it offers motorway efficiency that SUVs struggle to match. For fleets covering higher business mileage, the 6e could prove a more efficient alternative to electric crossovers.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class EQ
A cornerstone of the premium company-car market goes fully electric for the first time. With ultra-fast charging capability and a heavy emphasis on in-car tech, the C-Class EQ will be central to many corporate EV policies, particularly where brand parity with BMW and Audi matters for driver choice.
BYD Shark 6
Electrification is finally reaching the pick-up sector in meaningful numbers, and the Shark 6 is one of the first serious attempts to challenge Ranger-dominated fleets with a plug-in alternative. For mixed-use operators needing towing capability alongside lower emissions, it represents a new category rather than a direct replacement.
City cars & entry-level EVs (urban, pool & salary sacrifice)
Aion UT
Audi A2 e-tron
Dacia Spring
Fiat 500 Hybrid
Fiat Topolino
Firefly Hatchback
Leapmotor A05
Renault Twingo
Smart #2
Toyota Aygo X
Volkswagen ID Polo
Volkswagen ID Polo GTI
Superminis & hatchbacks (core company car territory)
Cupra Born
Cupra Raval
Honda Super-N
Hyundai i30
Hyundai i30 N
Hyundai Ioniq 3
MG 4 EV
Nissan Leaf
Peugeot E-208 GTi
Renault Megane
Seat Ibiza
Skoda Fabia 130
Tesla Model 3 Standard
Volkswagen ID 3
SUVs & crossovers (mainstream fleet demand)
Aion V
Alfa Romeo Tonale
Audi Q7
Audi Q9
BMW iX3
BMW X5
BYD Atto 2 DM-i
BYD Atto 3 DM-i
BYD Atto 9
BYD Sealion 5
Cadillac Lyriq
Changan Deepal S05
Chery Tiggo 4
DS No7
Ford Puma Gen-E
Genesis GV60 Magma
Genesis GV90
Hyundai Tucson
iCaur V27
Jaecoo 8
Jeep Cherokee
Jeep Recon
Kia EV2
Kia EV3 GT
Kia EV4 GT
Kia Seltos
Land Rover Defender Sport
Leapmotor B03X
Leapmotor B05
Lepas L8
Lotus Type 134
Mazda CX-5
Mazda EZ-60 (CX-6e)
Mercedes-Benz GLA
Mercedes-Benz GLB
Mercedes-Benz GLC EQ
Mercedes-Benz GLE
Mercedes-Benz GLS
MG S9 PHEV
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
Nissan Ariya
Omoda 4
Omoda 7
Porsche Cayenne Electric
Range Rover Electric
Range Rover Velar
Skoda Epiq
Skoda 7S
Subaru Solterra
Subaru Uncharted
Toyota bZ4X Touring
Toyota C-HR+
Toyota RAV4
Volkswagen ID Cross
Volkswagen ID Tiguan
VW T-Roc
Volvo EX60
Xpeng G6
Xpeng G9
Zeekr 7X
Estates, saloons & practical fleet alternatives
Alfa Romeo Giulia
Audi A6 Allroad
BMW 7 Series
BMW i3
Dacia C-Neo
Dacia Jogger
Ferrari Amalfi
Kia K4 Sportswagon
Lexus ES
Mazda 6e
Mercedes-Benz C-Class EQ
Mercedes-Benz CLA Hybrid
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Peugeot 408
Polestar 5
Subaru E-Outback
Toyota GR Corolla
Volkswagen Golf Hybrid
Volvo ES90
Performance-led models with mainstream brand impact
Alpine A110 R Ultime
Alpine A390
Cupra Formentor VZ5
Cupra Leon VZ TCR
Toyota GR GT
Performance EVs shaping the mainstream transition
Peugeot e-208 GTi
Volkswagen Golf GTI 50
Vans, MPVs & pick-ups (operational fleets)
BYD Shark 6
Denza D9
KGM Musso EV
Mercedes-Benz VLS
Mitsubishi L200
Renault Trafic
Toyota Hilux BEV
Xpeng X9
Performance, halo & low-fleet-relevance models
Analogue VHPK
Ariel Atom 4RR
Ariel E-Nomad
Aston Martin DB12 S
Audi RS3 Ultimate
Audi RS5
Bentley Urban SUV
Bovensiepen Zagato
Denza B5
Denza Z9 GT
Encor Series 1
Ferrari 296 Speciale
Ferrari 849 Testarossa
Ferrari Elettrica
GMA Le Mans GTR / S1 LM
GMA T.33
Honda Prelude
Jaguar Type 00
McLaren W1
Mercedes-AMG CLA 45
Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door
Porsche 911 GT2
Tesla Roadster
Zenos E10
Zenvo Aurora