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Volvo isn't the only company betting big on electric cars — here are 11 SUVs arriving by 2020

BMW, Mercedes, and Jaguar are just a few of the automakers planning to release all-electric SUVs in the next few years.

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Volvo is betting big on electric cars.

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The Swedish automaker on Wednesday said it would introduce five electric or hybrid cars between 2019 and 2023. It said two of the cars would be built under Volvo's Polestar brand, the automaker's performance brand that it said in June would focus on electric vehicles.

But Volvo isn't the only company trying to corner the electric-vehicle market, which automakers expect will grow with the proliferation of charging stations and advancements in battery tech.

Companies including Mercedes, BMW, Volkswagen, Audi, and more are looking to capitalize on consumers' desire for space by releasing long-range electric SUVs.

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Here are 11 electric SUVs expected to arrive by 2020:

1. Jaguar unveiled its I-PACE electric SUV concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November, but the automaker recently showcased the car in a stunning red. The car is serving as the basis for a production model expected to arrive in 2018 — and we like what we're seeing so far.

Jaguar said its I-PACE could drive 220 miles on a single charge and accelerate to 60 mph in four seconds. There's no word on price yet, but it will most likely fall in the luxury price range north of $50,000.

Two touchscreen displays are on the center console of the I-PACE. A virtual screen, instead of a traditional driver's instrument, can be controlled using buttons on the steering wheel.

2. Mercedes unveiled its electric SUV concept at the Paris Motor Show in September. The concept will serve as the basis for a production version arriving in 2019.

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Called the EQ, the electric SUV can drive 310 miles on a single charge, according to Mercedes. The car will fall in the same price range as Mercedes' GLC Crossover, which currently starts at $39,150.

The concept comes with a massive 24-inch display that shows speed, battery charge, and navigation information.

3. Audi plans to launch a production model of its e-tron Quattro concept in 2018.

Audi revealed its all-electric e-tron Quattro concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2015.

The SUV will have three electric motors and a range of about 300 miles on a single charge.

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In April, Audi opened up reservations to buyers in Norway. Customers in the country can pay about $2,500 to reserve the car, but its final price has not been disclosed.

4. Audi also revealed a stunning all-electric e-tron Sportback concept at the Shanghai Auto Show in April that will serve as the basis for a production model hitting the market in 2019.

The SUV is expected to drive 280 miles on a single charge. It boasts a top speed of 131 mph and can accelerate to 62 mph in just 4.5 seconds.

The vehicle will also have cameras instead of side-view mirrors.

5. BMW has said it will release an electric version of its X3 SUV, pictured below.

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BMW plans to release the electric X3 in 2020, CEO Harald Krueger told Bloomberg. The automaker will also release an electric Mini Cooper in 2019.

6. Ford will release a small electric SUV by 2020.

Ford said the SUV would have an estimated range of 300 miles and be sold in North America, Europe, and Asia.

7. Bentley is considering adding a small electric SUV to its lineup.

Bentley is certainly releasing a small SUV, but it's still toying with whether it would be all-electric.

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"If you are looking for such a car, then we are looking to that in combination with the possibilities to go full electric," Rolf Frech, Bentley's board member for engineering, said at a recent press event. "It only makes sense if you get really new customers into the brand."

Last year, Bentley committed to releasing a hybrid Bentayga in 2017, according to Drive. So it seems likely Bentley would either release an all-electric or hybrid SUV in the near future.

8. Hyundai will launch an electric SUV in 2018 with a range of about 200 miles.

A Hyundai representative told The Korea Herald that the electric SUV was in the works and due to arrive in 2018.

Above is Hyundai's all-electric Ioniq, with a range of 110 miles — fairly limited for today's electric cars. The Ioniq will go on sale before the end of the year, but pricing has yet to be released.

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9. Volkswagen is aiming to sell 30 electrified vehicles by 2025 in response to its emissions scandal, and one of those is likely to be an SUV. Below is the company's ID electric concept, a cross between a hatchback and midsize crossover.

Volkswagen said the ID concept could get a range of 248 to 372 miles. The production version of the car is expected to come in 2020, and a fully autonomous version could arrive in 2025.

Volkswagen also unveiled a larger SUV concept, the I.D. Crozz, at the Shanghai Auto Show. The concept car drives 311 miles on a single charge.

10. Tesla plans to offer a compact SUV in addition to its Model X SUV, below, Musk confirmed in his "Master Plan, Part Deux." The SUV will be called the Model Y and arrive in 2020.

11. The Chinese car startup Nio is planning to release an electric SUV in China in 2020. Called the Nio ES8, the vehicle was unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show in April.

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The Nio ES8 seats seven and will come with a swappable battery, but the startup had yet to release specs for the SUV. Nio is also working on an electric SUV with autonomous driving capabilities in the US.

BONUS: The Chevy Bolt is an all-electric crossover that has already hit select dealerships. It won Motor Trend's Car of the Year award in November, making it the second electric car after Tesla's Model S to secure the honors.

The Bolt boasts a competitive range of 238 miles and can hit 60 mph in less than seven seconds. The car starts at about $37,500 before federal tax exemptions.

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