In 2008, Tesla unveiled its first electric production car - the Roadster - sending the automotive world into a frenzy. Electric cars seemed like a far-fetched dream at the time, but seeing how good the Tesla Roadster was, showed gearheads that maybe electric cars could become a reality. Fast-forward to today, and it's hard to believe how far the EV industry has come. Tesla has grown to become the largest EV manufacturer with more than five models in production, prompting both new and old automakers to join the fast-growing industry. This article focuses on the former - new EV companies that have come up in the last few years.