Ready for Liftoff
Imagine that as you slide into your car, it greets you by name and then automatically adjusts the interior to your preferred settings. This may once have seemed like a futuristic fantasy, but these features are well on their way to becoming standard in every vehicle. Digital dashboards from door to door. Solar-paneled exteriors that quietly recharge as you drive along the highway. An intuitive suspension that anticipates that pothole which you haven't noticed yet. Although some of the cars on this list are concept-only or are in limited and pre-production, many of these high-tech marvels are already gliding down the highway.
1. Tesla Model S Plaid
You can't have a list of futuristic cars without talking about Tesla. This tri-motor all-wheel drive produces over 1,000 horsepower on a battery and can go from zero to 60 mph in under 2 seconds. Semi-autonomous driving features allow hands-free highway driving, and Wi-Fi connectivity allows for software updates to occur automatically.
2. Mercedes-Benz EQS
This all-electric luxury sedan comes with an impressive range of around 350 to 400 miles. Its futuristic hyperscreen dashboard features a 56-inch curved glass panel, and the cabin comes equipped with ambient lighting that responds intuitively to your particular driving mode.
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3. Lucid Air Sapphire
This electric hyper sedan’s motor has over 1,200 horsepower and can reach 60 mph in 1.9 seconds. Its ultra-aerodynamic design, with a low drag coefficient around 0.20, allows it to top speeds well over 200 mph. Not too shabby for an electric sedan.
4. BMW iX
This is BMW's flagship electric SUV, with futuristic exterior styling and augmented reality navigation projected directly onto the windshield. It comes equipped with a hexagonal steering wheel for improved visibility of the dash instruments, and includes voice-activated features that can process your commands in whatever language you happen to speak.
5. Audi A8
For now, only Europeans get to enjoy the advanced Level 3 autonomous driving in certain low-traffic situations, but with any luck, these features will be coming to America soon. This car’s contemporary design includes predictive suspension that anticipates and responds intuitively to the road ahead.
6. Porsche Taycan
This high-performance electric sports car comes with instant torque and an efficient 800-volt charging system that facilitates extremely fast recharging. It comes equipped with two-speed rear transmission for both efficiency and speed.
7. Rivian R1T
This electric pickup truck comes standard with quad-motor AWD and proprietary zero-radius turning that allows the truck to maneuver directly in place rather than having to make a wide turn. Its built-in gear tunnel allows you to have extra storage on those outdoor excursions, and it even comes with an optional camp kitchen slide-out stove and sink.
8. Byton M-Byte
Although production troubles prevented this SUV from ever entering the market, its specs make it an impressive addition to our list. Featuring a massive 48-inch dashboard display and rotating front seats for lounge mode when parked, this SUV even included an AI-based personal assistant.
9. Faraday Future FF 91
This electric luxury SUV features a motor that produces an impressive 1,000 horsepower. Its zero-gravity reclining rear seats—designed based on NASA’s neutral body posture research—help minimize strain and enhance comfort. With predictive user experience programming, the vehicle learns your personal preferences and automatically adjusts the settings accordingly.
10. Hyundai Ioniq 6
This streamlined EV puts the focus on aerodynamics to improve the car’s efficiency and range. Its vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability lets you power your electronics or camping gear directly from the car's battery, and its bi-directional charging even enables you to send power back to the grid.
11. Cadillac Celestiq
With ultra-limited production beginning sometime in 2025, this hand-built luxury EV is customized to the buyer’s specific wishes. Its smart glass roof is configurable, and each passenger can set their own level of transparency. With magnetic fluid shocks, this car is capable of instant suspension changes.
12. Lightyear 0
Sadly, production was halted early, and only a few units of the world’s first solar-assisted car were made. With solar panels on the roof and hood, this car was able to generate its own electricity to extend range while parked or on the move. In sunny climates, this car would have been able to go weeks between recharges.
13. Nio ET7
Although only in production in select markets, this impressive car comes with a battery swap system that allows a depleted battery to be swapped for a full one in mere minutes when charging. Equipped with a NOMI AI assistant, its dashboard responds to voice commands and has the capability to control cabin features and even track the driver’s alertness for safety.
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14. Aston Martin Valhalla
Although this is yet to hit markets, this vehicle’s plug-in hybrid system will combine a V8 engine with an electric motor for both speed and efficiency. Its track-inspired cockpit is modeled after F1 race cars, and its active aerodynamic flaps and spoilers move in real time to control airflow and downforce.
15. Lotus Evija
Although production is still limited, this 2,000-horsepower vehicle is among the most powerful production cars ever assembled. Each wheel's power is adjusted in real time for maximum grip around corners, and its moving panels and wings change shape for speed and to ensure cornering stability.
16. Aptera Solar EV
This futuristic car, with its aircraft-inspired shape, comes equipped with only three wheels, which reduces drag and weight compared to traditional cars. Built-in solar panels are capable of adding 40 miles of daily range on sunny days.
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17. Koenigsegg Gemera
This Mega-GT vehicle combines supercar performance with the practicality of a four-seat interior. Its lack of traditional camshafts allows more precise control of airflow and maximizes engine efficiency.
18. BMW Vision iNext
Equipped with a fully autonomous driving mode, this car can reconfigure the cabin into a lounge, in which the cabin surfaces double as control panels. Its intuitive AI system learns your habits and preferences, and will even suggest routes, in-car entertainment, and climate settings.
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19. Canoo Lifestyle Vehicle
This vehicle is unique in that it doesn't contain a mechanical link between the steering wheel and wheels—everything is electric. Its skateboard platform means that all the mechanical parts are in the base, freeing up interior space.
20. Rolls-Royce Spectre
Tiny fiber-optic lights are embedded in the interior panels of this vehicle to mimic a starry night. Its predictive suspension uses advanced GPS data to prepare for curves and potholes before you reach them.
