The IAA Mobility show in Munich featured a hot of upcoming models for Europe – the majority of which were, unsurprisingly, electric. John Challen picks out some of the highlights.

Hyundai Three

Bolstering the Korean manufacturer’s ‘Ioniq’ lineup, the Three is a compact EV concept that debuted the ‘Art of Steel’ design language. Few technical details were revealed, but an ‘aero hatch’ profile helps boost efficiency, while the pixels that are a key feature of the 5, 6 and 9 have been retained. Inside, the cabin has been designed to create a “warm, intuitive and calming” environment, says the company. There are “soft volumes and user-focused layouts”, to foster “a sense of serenity and clarity”.

Cupra Tindaya

Another concept, another hint at the new design direction for the brand. The Tindaya (it’s a volcanic mountain in Fuerteventura, apparently) is motorsport-inspired with a racing- and gaming-influenced steering wheel that sits below a vast, 24-inch display. Advanced ‘phygital’ (physical and digital, if you hadn’t figured it out) interaction is used via an interface that adjust driving modes, changes the lights, sound and ambiance of the vehicle.

Polestar 5

Five years in the making – its roots can be traced back to the Precept concept of 2020 – this grand tourer signals the flagship for the Polestar brand’s future. Sitting on an aluminium platform and powered by an in-house developed motor and electrical architecture, the GT has a mighty 884hp and 1,1015Nm in Performance Launch Edition spec (the Dual Motor Launch edition boasts a not-too-shabby 748hp and 812Nm). It comes equipped with an 800V charging architecture to enable a theoretical 10-80% charging time of 22 minutes, when charging at up to 350kW.

Mercedes-Benz GLC

The latest offering from Stuttgart is direct competition for the car featured on the previous pages of Fleet World. The GLC features ‘EQ Technology’, so it effectively supersedes the EQC, although it sits on a different platform. The car “continues the GLC legacy in electric form” and is – according to Mercedes-Benz – “the first model in a completely new vehicle family”. First up for the UK is the GLC 400 4Matic, which features a 94kWh battery and two electric motors, delivering 489hp and a theoretical 443 miles of driving range.

Škoda Epiq

The Škoda electric city car has been talked about for some time, but Munich saw the unveiling of the much-awaited small EV. Škoda being Škoda has prioritised practicality, with 475 litres of boot space, up to 264 miles of driving range and a starting price that’s set to be on a par with the ICE counterpart, the Kamiq. There’s a “a bold, minimalist exterior with a functional interior”, says the Czech manufacturer, while keeping all the ‘Simply Clever’ hallmarks and gadgets that people expect to see from the brand.

Audi Concept C

Electric roadsters are in relatively short supply, but Audi braved the Bavarian halls to showcase the two-seat Concept C. With a front-end that combines a nod to the Union Type C and 2004 A6, with a futuristic horizontal lighting setup, the sports car offers something quite different, not only to the rest of the range, but also the Volkswagen Group as a whole. Inside, there’s a 10.4-inch foldable centre display, with haptic controls on the steering wheel and centre console. Few technical details were revealed in Germany, but expect the car to sit on similar underpinnings to forthcoming Porsche EVs, on a dedicated EV platform.