The original, Lotus-based Roadster was an appetizer. Starting with the Model S in 2012, it demonstrated it’s possible to make an electric car that’s fast, luxurious and desirable. Led by its energetic co-founder Elon Musk, the California-based company has faced relatively little competition but that’s set to change in the next few years.
From the well-known to the obscure, here are some of the models that rival manufacturers big and small hope will create a headwind for the start-up.