Instant Alert: 8 electric SUVs arriving by 2020 to take on Tesla

MANAGE SUBSCRIPTIONS   |   UNSUBSCRIBE   |   VIEW ONLINE   8 electric SUVs arriving by 2020 to take on Tesla by Danielle Muoio on Nov 16, 2016, 10:19 AM Advertisement More automakers are jumping into the electric car space to take on Tesla — and their rollout strategy could just give them an advantage.  Car makers — including Mercedes, BMW, Volkswagen, Audi, and more — are all opting to build SUVs as their first long-range, electric vehicle instead of sedans.  While sedan sales have plummeted, demand for SUVs has been on the rise, so automakers are playing it safe by producing something they already know consumers want.  Here are 8 electric SUVs coming to the market in four short years and everything we know about them: SEE ALSO: Jaguar's Tesla rival is coming in 2018 — here's everything we know about it 1. Jaguar unveiled its I-PACE electric concept SUV at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Tuesday. The car is serving as the basis for a production model slated to arrive in 2018. Jaguar said its I-PACE can drive 220 miles on a single charge and accelerate to 60 mph in 4 seconds. There's no word on price yet, but it will likely fall in the luxury price range north of $50,000. There are two touchscreen displays on the center console of the I-PACE. There's also a virtual screen instead of a traditional driver's instrument that can be controlled using buttons on the steering wheel. You can get a more in-depth look at the Jaguar I-PACE SUV here. See the rest of the story at Business Insider   Share the latest business news with your network:    Email sent to:   |   Manage your email preferences   |   Unsubscribe Terms of Service   |   Privacy Policy Business Insider. 150 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011