{"id":1597,"date":"2024-12-17T19:12:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T19:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flatplanplus.io\/car\/?p=1597"},"modified":"2024-12-17T13:54:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T13:54:01","slug":"we-ranked-every-ev-you-can-buy-now-from-very-best-to-the-absolute-worst","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flatplanplus.io\/car\/2024\/12\/17\/we-ranked-every-ev-you-can-buy-now-from-very-best-to-the-absolute-worst\/","title":{"rendered":"We ranked every EV you can buy now \u2014 from very best to the absolute worst\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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GBU special: EVs<\/span><\/p>\n

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Every EV<\/span>\u00a0ranked<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Today’s electric cars rated by CAR’s road testers, from worst to best<\/p>\n

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124<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Citro\u00ebn Ami<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> It\u2019s unique<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> It\u2019s uniquely limited<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>28mph flat out!<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>The Ami isn’t, strictly speaking, a car, or not as defined by UK vehicle licensing regulations, where it’s regarded as a quadricycle. We’ve included it because it’s from a car maker, it’s sold by car dealers and it might well be considered as an alternative to an actual car by a prospective purchaser.<\/p>\n

The fact that we’ve included this but excluded some other similarly fringe cases is perhaps unfair and illogical, but we had to draw the line somewhere, and here is where we drew it.<\/p>\n

Like a lot of the vehicles in the lower reaches of this ranking, it’s not bad as such; it has a purpose, and performs its rather limited function just fine, but it’s sorely lacking in anything the car enthusiast would find appealing.<\/p>\n

The Ami does have its attractions: its symmetrical design is both cute and clever and 16-year-olds can drive it so the parental taxi gets more downtime. And at 2.41 metres long, it has a tiny turning circle. But approached with a shred of rationality, it\u2019s a nightmare. On a 40mph dual carriageway you\u2019re as welcome as a tax demand, the ride is brutal, the steering slow and it\u2019s noisy, especially when you put on the fan heater. Yes, prices start below \u00a38k in the UK, but the novelty will wear off after five minutes. Owners say it makes people smile: guys, the pedestrians are laughing at you, not with you.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 47 miles; efficiency 7.8 miles per kWh (est); charging 240 minutes 0-100% on a 230-volt domestic plug<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>A bus pass<\/p>\n

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Dacia Spring<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> It\u2019s cheap; seats four; keeps the rain off your head<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> How long have you got?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Being terrified by car with 64bhp<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>A new electric car for under \u00a315,000 in the UK sounds too good to be true, and that\u2019s because it is. Yes, it\u2019s technically correct, but this doesn\u2019t feel like a car designed and built in the 21st\u00a0century. You could blame Dacia\u2019s decision to base the Spring on the Renault Kwid, a car designed as cheap transport for emerging markets, but it feels like much more could have been done to at least make it drive better. A tall ride height and soft springs bring comical bodyroll, and narrow 165-section tyres provide low grip levels not experienced since the 1990s. The 140-mile range and sluggish performance are forgivable for the price. The woeful handling and one-star Euro NCAP are not.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 140 miles; efficiency 5.6 miles per kWh; max DC charging 45 minutes 20-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>A lightly used Vauxhall Corsa Electric<\/p>\n

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122<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Skywell BE11<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Sensible size; roomy inside<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Lacks refinement; interior materials feel cheap<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Not a great price for what you get<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>You’re buying a roomy cabin and a big boot, with a large central information screen. You have a choice of battery sizes feeding a 201bhp electric motor that gives modest performance. The steering and handling are poor, victims of over-soft suspension.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 304 miles; efficiency 3.5 miles per kWh; max DC charging 45 minutes 20-70%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Go for the larger battery to get the range<\/p>\n

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Peugeot E-Traveller<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Lots of seats<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> It\u2019s like an E-Spacetourer but more expensive<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Trying to overtake anything<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>A Citro\u00ebn E-Spacetourer with the Peugeot family face, and like the Citro\u00ebn it’s benefitted from recent improvements, chiefly a bigger battery. It\u2019s not quite as dowdy as the Citro\u00ebn but is more expensive as a result. Best for ferrying lots of people across a town, not across the country.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 219 miles; efficiency 3.0 miles per kWh; max DC charging 45 minutes 5-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Active is the entry-level model but still gets the basics including alloy wheels \u2013 not a given on one of these van-based MPVs<\/p>\n

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120<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Vauxhall Vivaro Life Electric<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Usefully big<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Better range than before, but still not great<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>It should be so much more useful than it is<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Now with a choice of configurations giving up to nine seats, and with a longer claimed range than before, but this still feels like a poor relation of some of Vauxhall’s vans and MPVs from the not so distant past.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 214 miles; efficiency 2.9 miles per kWh; max DC charging 45 minutes 5-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Combi trim\u2019s bare steel wheels are charming, but Design is the best value; go for the 75kWh battery, not the 49<\/p>\n

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119<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Citro\u00ebn E-SpaceTourer<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Spacetourer? Makes it sound much groovier than it is<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Improved, but still underwhelming figures<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>It\u2019s a van, and a narrow one at that<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Choice of lengths, choice of seating configurations, choice of battery sizes \u2013 it’s like the Vivaro and E-Traveller, but with a tiny hint of extra niceness because it’s a Citro\u00ebn.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 215 miles; efficiency 2.7 miles per kWh; max DC charging 45 minutes 5-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Entry-level spec is now called You! That’s enough to drive you to Max, which still has a choice of body lengths but sticks to the 75kWh battery, wisely<\/p>\n

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KGM Torres EVX<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Neat design; huge list of standard features; very roomy<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Sloppy dynamics; poor grip; clunky infotainment<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Looks so much better than it drives<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>KGM is the new name for Ssangyong, the value-focused Korean brand that’s been in Europe for years but hit choppy financial waters in 2022 before reaching dry land with a new identity.<\/p>\n

Ssangyongs used to be widely thought hilariously ugly, but they’ve been getting much more agreeable to look at, and the Torres (available as a combustion car as well as the electric EVX) continues that welcome direction of travel.<\/p>\n

A 73.4kWh battery (supplied by BYD) powers a single e-motor driving the front wheels, good for 204bhp and a 0-62mph time of 8.1 seconds \u2013 a respectable time. KGM is also keen to point out the Torres can tow up to 1.5 tonnes with a braked trailer, or 500kg unbraked.<\/p>\n

Two specs are available, both in the mid-\u00a340k price band. The K30 is all you ever need, as it features heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel, cruise control, a 12.3-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a reversing camera, dual-zone climate control and a load of safety tech. K40 adds a heat pump, larger 20-inch aerodynamic wheels, proper leather upholstery, a 360\u00ba parking system and even more safety tech.<\/p>\n

Inside it’s clean and neat, but very short on physical buttons, especially as the digital interface isn’t very responsive or intuitive.<\/p>\n

Ditto the driving experience: the steering lacks feel and precision. That’s just not good enough when for similar money you could get a Skoda Enyaq.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 287 miles; efficiency 3.3 miles per kWh; max DC charging 28 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>K40 trim brings real leather, powered tailgate etc, but cheaper K30 has plenty of kit as standard<\/p>\n

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Mazda MX-30<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Great interior; nimble; cheap<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Piffling range<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Trying to get into the back seats<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>A tiny battery means a real-world range of around 90 miles, but also a more affordable purchase price and keener handling than longer-range rivals. Suicide rear doors are very RX-8 but do hinder access to the not particularly spacious rear seats.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 124 miles; efficiency 3.5 miles per kWh; max DC charging 25 minutes 20-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Prime-Line has all the kit you really need and is priced cheaply enough to forgive the limited range<\/p>\n

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GWM Ora 03<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Plush interior; rarity; sprightly performance<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> It\u2019s always a bad idea to get your ADAS systems from wish.com<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Used to be called Funky Cat, which remains the most interesting thing about the 03<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Chinese pick-up specialist Great Wall Motors thinks the way to Europe\u2019s heart is this quite cute retro-styled hatch. Now we\u2019ve sampled its horrendously intrusive driver assistance systems, tiny boot, awkward touchscreen and slow charging, we\u2019re inclined to disagree.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 193 miles; efficiency 4.0 miles per kWh; max DC charging 43 minutes 15-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>There are now two battery sizes, 48 or 63kWh, but we’d go for Pure+ with the smaller battery to keep the price reined in<\/p>\n

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Mercedes EQV<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> A genuinely luxurious electric van<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Also genuinely expensive<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Not a smart choice for private buyers<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Recently revised, while sticking to the same general idea, the EQV is luxurious and good to drive, but it’s expensive and the range is limited. It now has a more modern look and upgraded infotainment.<\/p>\n

You can have long or extra long, and up to seven seats, but posher versions go for luxurious captain’s chairs. You can see why luxury shuttle companies love them, but as a family car it\u2019s one-dimensional.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 213 miles; efficiency 2.2 miles per kWh; max DC charging 45 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Executive Long is executive enough and long enough<\/p>\n

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Omoda E5<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Keenly priced for a family SUV; proper dealer network<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Slow to charge; infotainment is poor; small boot<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Price and dealer network should help it sell, meaning a lot of people will find their first EV ownership experience less than optimal<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The E5 has a 61kWh battery and a single electric motor putting 201bhp to the front wheels. Its steering and ride are better than the petrol version, actually benefitting from the EV’s additional weight, but there’s nothing rewarding or engaging about the driving experience, and it’s difficult to brake smoothly. There’s also a lot of road noise.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 257 miles; efficiency 4.1 miles per kWh; max DC charging 28 minutes 30-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>There are two trim levels, Comfort and Noble, the latter gaining a Sony audio system, 360\u00ba camera and more electric seat adjustment; but newcomers such as the Vauxhall Frontera are better buys if price is your priority<\/p>\n

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113<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Honda eNy1<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Honda sensibleness and dependability<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> None of the pleasing quirkiness you sometimes get with Hondas<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Accidentally exiting junctions in a flurry of wheelspin<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>While Honda is renowned for its combustion-car engineering, it\u2019s not so hot when it comes to EVs. Unremarkable at best in most areas, it\u2019s behind the curve when it comes to driving dynamics and charging performance. And this doesn\u2019t even possess the now departed Honda E\u2019s charm.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 256 miles; efficiency 3.7 miles per kWh; max DC charging 45 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Stick to Elegance. You really don\u2019t want to pay any more than you have to<\/p>\n

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112<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Peugeot E-Rifter<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Incredibly roomy, great value, drives better than it needs to, and smartly facelifted<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Range has improved recently, but still way short of the old diesel<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Just don\u2019t kid yourself it\u2019s anything other than a nicely car-ified van<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Drives well, has immense bag space \u2013 even the standard-length version \u2013 and is refreshingly simple and characterful next to most SUVs or lingering MPVs. Lack of e-range from the 50kWh battery limits its relevance for some people, unfortunately. This or the Vauxhall or Citro\u00ebn alternative? Dealer proximity and brand image can decide that one for you.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 199 miles; efficiency 2.7-3.2 miles per kWh; max DC charging 38 minutes 0-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Basic Allure trim is fine, and five-seater still has sensational boot space<\/p>\n

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111<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Vauxhall Combo Life Electric<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Loads of space; seven seats available<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Range and performance<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Lacks appeal<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>It\u2019s a Vauxhall-flavoured small Stellantis van that\u2019s also available in diesel form. It has been facelifted and gained more range, which it desperately needed.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 211 miles; efficiency 2.7-3.2 miles per kWh; max DC charging 30 minutes 0-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>It\u2019s so cheap for its size that you might as well push the boat out and get Ultimate trim; the seven-seater gets worse range and performance, so stick with the still spacious five-seater if you can<\/p>\n

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110<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Citro\u00ebn E-Berlingo<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> The best of three virtually identical vans<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> It\u2019s not a high bar to leap over<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>The petrol and diesel versions are more practical for many<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Even after some recent improvements, this doesn’t quite have the range or appeal you’d hope for in a van-based car. The boxy silhouette and sliding doors are very child-friendly, and there are even some quite cool paint jobs available.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 212 miles; efficiency 3.5 miles per kWh; max DC charging 30 minutes 0-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>XL variants have seven seats but reduce range; basic trim is bleak so opt for Max<\/p>\n

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VW ID 5<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Inoffensive to drive<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Uninteresting to drive<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>It\u2019s just so meh<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Essentially a less practical but more expensive ID. 4, this coupe-SUV does at least have a slightly better range on account of improved aerodynamics. As with its sister VW, you\u2019re better off with the cheaper and roomier Skoda Enyaq equivalent. Substantial revisions for the start of 2024 brought in an improved rear e-motor, new touchscreen and some software upgrades.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 226 miles; efficiency 4.1 miles per kWh; max DC charging 30 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>We’re struggling to recommend any; keep it simple with the \u00a341k entry model, the Match Pure with the 52kWh battery. There are some PCP offers and free home chargers at the time of writing<\/p>\n

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108<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Vauxhall Mokka Electric<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Those smart looks; sensible interior<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> It\u2019s slow; the boot is pretty small; dynamics are only so-so<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Other cars on the same platform are still more desirable<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>A small electric crossover that trades on its looks and little else. Not that the Mokka is bad, but it\u2019s not particularly competitive in any important area \u2013 performance, range, value, practicality \u2013 and other cars on the same e-CMP platform manage to be more charming.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 209 miles; efficiency 3.8-3.9 miles per kWh; max DC charging 30 minutes 0-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Only one powertrain but three trims: Design, GS or Ultimate. Go for GS<\/p>\n

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Tesla Model X<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Hypercar-humbling performance…<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> …until you get to a corner<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Quality still behind the curve<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Almost certainly the fastest-accelerating seven-seater in the world, and still fitted with those unique\/crazy falcon-wing doors that help access to the rear. That sloping roofline is great for efficiency if less so for third-row space, but there\u2019s ample room in rows one and two. It\u2019s not the most engaging car to drive, despite the shock factor of a sizeable SUV doing 0-60mph in less than three seconds in the case of the Plaid version. Upgrades have improved interior quality, just not enough, while the Silicon Valley minimalism is something you\u2019ll either love or hate.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 358 miles; efficiency 3.7 miles per kWh; max DC charging 30 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>The regular Model X does 0-60mph in 3.8 seconds \u2013 surely that\u2019s quick enough for a three-row SUV?<\/p>\n

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Lexus UX 300e<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Peerless Lexus quality and aftercare<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Travel light \u2013 the boot is the size of a shoe<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Charging speeds are stuck in the Dark Ages<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>A midlife facelift gave this a bigger battery and a nicer interior, but couldn\u2019t address a few of the UX\u2019s shortcomings. The tiny boot we can just about live with \u2013 but not the 50kW charging speed or archaic CHAdeMO connector. EVs may be saving the ice caps but whole glaciers could melt in the time this thing takes to top up.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 279 miles; efficiency 3.8 miles per kWh; max DC charging 81 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>You\u2019ll want the mid-spec Premium Plus pack<\/p>\n

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105<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Peugeot E-3008<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Big boot, sharp looks, long warranty<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> The price, the way it drives<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Others weigh less yet go further to a charge<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The Peugeot E-3008 is a new platform, and something of a new era for the brand as it tries to push further upmarket. It seemed off to a good start with two batteries offering 326 and 422-miles of range, which is a refreshing change from the usual 250-ish miles of range that Stellantis has stuck with for a few years. The interior is genuinely rather lovely, too, and the new touchscreen does what you need it to do (which is more than some Peugeot touchscreens from the olden days).<\/p>\n

But, unfortunately, the E-3008 is something of a pudding to drive; even the smaller-battery car is 200kg heavier than the Renault Scenic, despite the Renault having a bigger battery, longer range and much lower price. It looks cool, and the eight-year warranty now covers the car as well as the battery provided you service it with Peugeot, but it still misses the mark in this super-competitive class.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong> Range 326 miles; efficiency 4.47 miles per kWh; max DC charging 35 minutes 10-80%<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>The 73kWh Allure offers the best balance of value, range and equipment<\/p>\n

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Volvo EC40<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Swift twin-motor model; plush interior<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Inefficient electrics<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>More money for a less good EX40<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The EX40\u2019s slightly slinkier sibling is available with one or two motors, although even with over 400bhp you won\u2019t have a great deal of fun. Interior is an oasis of calm, which is handy, as in our experience you\u2019ll need to go easy to boost efficiency on a motorway run.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 301 miles; efficiency 4.5 miles per kWh; max DC charging 27 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Single motor gives an acceptable range and is slightly nimbler<\/p>\n

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103<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Nissan Leaf<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> The car that started mainstream EV sales, now all but disappeared<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> In human years, deserving its centenary telegram from King Charles<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>So beaky and bulbous that one million sales was a triumph<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Exiled Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn will have many regrets but launching the Leaf won\u2019t be among them. The first mainstream EV entered its third generation in 2024, before some brands commercialised their first. That\u2019s of no concern to car buyers: the Leaf\u2019s venerability is now a vulnerability. Its plasticky, button-filled cabin is off the pace, as is its technology: a battery foregoing liquid cooling\/heating struggles for range, and with the bigger 62kWh pack discontinued it\u2019s just 39kWh and 168 miles. Other debits include a high seating position, dull steering, limited DC charging and average performance.<\/p>\n

But e-Pedal mode \u2013 prodigious regenerative braking when you lift off the accelerator for one-pedal driving \u2013 was pioneering, and the Leaf is well equipped, with Nissan\u2019s ProPilot automated driving on the base car. Thank you, Nissan Leaf, but your time is up.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 168 miles; efficiency 2.3 miles per kWh; max DC charging 60 minutes 20-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Leaf Acenta brings e-pedal mode<\/p>\n

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Mercedes EQA<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Reasonable range, drives okay, allure of the three-pointed star<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Sub-par interior without much space<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>It\u2019s the EV SUV for a grey-rendered new-build filled with rose gold and \u2018Live, Laugh, Love\u2019 decor<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Aside from its decent official range and efficiency there\u2019s very little reason to shell out 50 grand or more on the EQA. There\u2019s nothing wrong with it, but nothing exciting or interesting about it either. So many less-expensive options are better in every way.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 324 miles; efficiency 4.0 miles per kWh; max DC charging 29 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>250+ AMG Line is slow, but has all the kit you need<\/p>\n

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101<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Volvo EX40<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Lovely interior, and a general look and feel that\u2019s reassuringly conventional<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Expensive, although more affordable versions arrived after the initial XC40 phase<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Some of the sustainable materials used in the interior aren\u2019t that pleasing to touch<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The all-electric EX40 makes everything easy: buying, owning, driving, charg- ing. Most significantly, it makes the switch to EV extremely simple. Good but not great to drive, with more bodyroll than some rivals, but beautifully calm and smooth, and the Google-based infotainment is ace.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 294 miles; efficiency 3.7 miles per kWh; max DC charging 27 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Go for the entry-level single-motor, rear-drive version<\/p>\n

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100<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Subaru Solterra<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Drives very nicely\u2026<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> \u2026for a few miles at a time<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Don\u2019t even try to use the heater if you want to arrive within a week<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Don\u2019t be fooled by the official range figure. Drive the Solterra in anything other than ideal conditions and you\u2019ll see more like 160 miles. It\u2019s the same car as the Toyota bZ4X but with no front-wheel-drive option and significantly worse warranty cover.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 289 miles; efficiency 4.0 miles per kWh; max DC charging 28 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Limited spec \u2013 name, not description \u2013 only misses out on a wireless charger and a big glass roof<\/p>\n

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99<\/span><\/h2>\n

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MG5 EV<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Cheap, long range and does one hell of a front-wheel burn-out<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Not actually that good at being an estate car, with a cramped boot and high load lip<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>All the character of a care home<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>It looks a bit like one of the fake cars you saw in insurance ads back in 2005, but it\u2019s far more competent than the dour styling suggests. Acceptable dynamics and a good range for the price, but it\u2019s eclipsed by newer rivals in most regards including charge speed.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 250 miles; efficiency 3.6 miles per kWh; max DC charging 35 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Just get the cheapest one<\/p>\n

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98<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Toyota Bz4x<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Painless to own; good infotainment; refined<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Fails to stand out in a packed class<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Toyota can do much better<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The first of what Toyota promises will be many EVs, after holding back longer than most, it’s a mass-market mid-sized crossover. It\u2019s a wacky thing to clap your eyes on, and the interior has more tiers than a wedding cake, with small and distant driver\u2019s instruments, a massive steering wheel and a centre console so high you\u2019ll think you\u2019ve shrunk. While it\u2019s a little tame to drive \u2013 having an electric platform that\u2019s a cousin of the hybrid RAV4 will do that \u2013 it\u2019s calm and quiet on the move, and rides well even on big wheels. Go for a twin-motor version and it has some off-roading ability.<\/p>\n

But where the bZ4X falls down is its inefficient powertrain, which is evident in its rather low claimed efficiency figure. Every time we\u2019ve driven one, we\u2019ve never even come close to hitting its range claim, and its pessimistic range predictor carves even more range off if you want to use the heater or air-con.<\/p>\n

Significant tweaks during 2024 focused on improving the charging performance and range.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 318 miles; efficiency 2.6.7 miles per kWh, max DC charging 32 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Stick with the single-motor version, priced in the low-\u00a340s<\/p>\n

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97<\/span><\/h2>\n

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DS 3<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Comfy, compact and classy<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Rear seat space is tight<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>More powerful than the pre-facelift car, yet somehow slower<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The well-received, upgraded Jeep Avenger chassis actually arrived first on the facelifted DS 3, improving its range (while the Crossback suffix died). It\u2019s comfy and can be spec\u2019d luxuriously, but there\u2019s not much room and performance is sluggish for the money.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 250 miles; efficiency 4.8 miles per kWh; max DC charging 30 minutes 20-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>If you must have a DS 3, get an Opera for the full French luxury experience<\/p>\n

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96<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Lexus RZ<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Off-beat Japanese luxury makes this a lovely place to sit<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> You\u2019ll be sat there often, waiting for it to charge<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>More bongs than a student house. And turning them all off takes ages<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>It doesn\u2019t drive badly, and like all Lexuses it\u2019s spectacularly well screwed-together. Excellent refinement is ruined by bong after ding after chime. We get that most of these are mandated now, but there are far less obtrusive ways to go about it.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 252 miles; efficiency 3.7 miles per kWh; max DC charging 25 minutes 0-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>You may as well pay the extra for the cool-looking Premium Plus Pack Bi-Tone<\/p>\n

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95<\/span><\/h2>\n

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BYD Sealion 7<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> The good: Roomy and comfortable<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Numb steering; lacks polish<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Only the range-topper gets full fast charging<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>BYD likes to emphasise its decades of heritage and the fact that it’s a huge player in the world of electric mobility. But to most of us, it’s yet another Chinese brand that is adding new cars to its range at a very rapid rate\u2026 perhaps too rapid.<\/p>\n

So although it’s hugely impressive in some ways that BYD has delivered the Atto 3, Seal, Dolphin and now Sealion 7 in quick succession, you can’t help but feel that if it slowed down a bit and gave a little more love to the sort of things that make a car worth \u00a350k-plus, the end result would be better.<\/p>\n

It’s fine: transport for five and their bags, and pretty quick too. But there’s little to detain the keen driver or the bargain hunter.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 311 miles (est), efficiency 3.4 miles per kWh (est), max DC charging 32 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Go for the Excellence AWD to get the performance and the most rapid charging\u2026 but also the big price<\/p>\n

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94<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Fiat 600e<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Ride quality and refinement<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Drive is indistinguishable from Jeep\u2019s Avenger<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>In orange, it looks like Garfield the Cat<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>We like Fiat\u2019s 500e but the 600e is a.n.other identikit Stellantis small crossover. It has the same quiet, comfy suspension as the related Jeep Avenger and the same lightweight, sloppy steering. Ultimately it\u2019s a case of which design you like best; the simple-to-use interior is the same.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 252 miles; efficiency 4.09 miles per kWh; max DC charging 26 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Jeep Avenger<\/p>\n

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93<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Mercedes EQE SUV<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Rear-wheel steering gives amazing low-speed agility<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Unsettled ride and lolloping handling; pricey<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Interior downright flimsy in places<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The GLE\u2019s electric equivalent doesn\u2019t get seven seats but does cost significantly more. There\u2019s an impressive tech and spec list, yet the whole car feels a bit unfinished. That\u2019s certainly true of the wallowing road manners, unnervingly long brake pedal and interior quality.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 334 miles; efficiency 3.7 miles per kWh; max DC charging 32 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>The 350 4Matic costs the least, goes the farthest and has performance that\u2019s respectable enough<\/p>\n

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92<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Genesis G80 Electrified<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Surprisingly accomplished EV luxury and reasonably good value<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Moderate range; minimal brand equity; dull drive<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>One day you\u2019ll be next to a BMW i7 in traffic and you\u2019ll be sad<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Luxury to rival the Germans and quality to eclipse them, for a surprisingly reasonable price \u2013 the G80 splits the i5 and i7 in size but is cheaper than either. It\u2019s comfy but lacks the dynamic sharpness those cars have.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 282 miles; efficiency 3.6 miles per kWh; max DC charging 21 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Only one choice, but the classy types get it in Hallasan Green<\/p>\n

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91<\/span><\/h2>\n

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BYD Atto 3<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Efficient and well-equipped Kia Niro Electric rival<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Driver assists will make you mad<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Your children constantly twanging the elastic on the door bins<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>BYD\u2019s first mainstream effort isn\u2019t the cheapest in its class but does come stacked full of equipment. The interior is also plusher than other Chinese offerings, although it\u2019s also very Marmite. Performance and efficiency are good, but someone needs to finish tuning the suspension.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 260 miles; efficiency 3.9 miles per kWh; max DC charging 29 minutes 30-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Entry-level Active has everything you need and more. Pay a little more for Comfort if you\u2019ve access to 11kW charging<\/p>\n

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90<\/span><\/h2>\n

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GMC Hummer EV<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Long-range Ultium battery, well-built interior, loads of tech<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> The unrepentant girth, the horrid Andrew Tate image that comes with it, hilariously inefficient<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>The fact it\u2019s so heavy you\u2019d need an HGV licence to drive one in the UK<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>When it launched, this was the most American EV ever: an unnecessarily large, overpowered and beastly-looking truck that\u2019s so heavy it could single-handedly cause a sinkhole if it got close enough to the San Andreas fault. Doesn\u2019t stop it being a right laugh on the rough stuff with its clever \u2018crab walk\u2019 tech, and it\u2019s deceptively good on the road.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 329 miles, efficiency 1.57 miles per kWh, max DC charging 30 minutes 10-80% (est)<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Not that you officially can in Europe, but get the SUV version if you feel that way inclined<\/p>\n

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Polestar 4<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Interior quality, decent ride comfort<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Not enough buttons, small boot<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Not being able to see what\u2019s behind you<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The Polestar 4 is an intriguing car; not a bad car, yet it\u2019s almost impossible to figure out why you should buy one. Largely, you should buy one if you like to be deliberately contrary and divisive, and are willing to pay a handsome amount of money to achieve it. After all, with its camera-fed rear \u2018mirror\u2019 and lack of a rear screen, it certainly makes a statement. Actually, the interior quality and the way the Polestar 4 drives is rather compelling, and the range of up to 385 miles (360 miles for the Dual Motor with its 3.8sec 0-62mph time) is also tempting, so there is plenty to like about its plush techiness. We\u2019d like more buttons to reduce your dependence on the annoying touchscreen interface, but a lower price would also help. The 4 is cool in a \u2018Tesla\u2019s far too ordinary for me\u2019 kind of way, but that\u2019s literally the only reason you\u2019d buy one.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 385 miles; efficiency 2.9 miles per kWh; max DC charging 30 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>The single-motor Long Range is the best value<\/p>\n

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88<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Peugeot E-2008<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Very smart interior; good ride<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> So-so handling; average range<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>There\u2019s only one power variant<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Another one of Peugeot\u2019s stylish cars \u2013 though we\u2019re not sure the facelift has really worked here. Interior still feels proper, though, and the E-2008 rides well. But, like most cars on this platform, their cost vs performance equation makes them middle of the road in our rankings.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 250 miles; efficiency 3.8-4.4 miles per kWh; max DC charging 30 minutes 0-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Mid-spec Allure gives you plenty of kit<\/p>\n

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87<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Vauxhall Astra Electric<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Efficient; spacious; available as hatch or estate<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Slow; too expensive; bit dull<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Recent price reductions have helped make it look better<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>This is the EV you should buy if you have high blood pressure. Its 0-62mph time of 9.2 seconds feels as urgent as an ocean liner \u2013 combine that with the strait-laced interior and you\u2019re in danger of nodding off. That\u2019s good news for efficiency, which allows this big car to get a decent range from a comparatively diddy battery pack. The Peugeot E-308 is much nicer inside, and better to drive, but is somehow even more expensive and even slower. Both are challenged by their Model 3-rivalling prices.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Only one battery\/motor; go mid-spec as base Design trim looks half-finished<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Range 258 miles; efficiency 4.2 miles per kWh; max DC charging 30 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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86<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Citro\u00ebn E-C4<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Supremely comfortable suspension<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Comfy ride means stodgy drive; unsupportive seats; middling range<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Broken-Honda looks<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>One of the biggest cars on the Stellantis group\u2019s E-CMP platform, and one of the squishiest. Citro\u00ebn\u2019s C4 hatch benefits from the brand\u2019s Progressive Hydraulic Cushions to set it apart from the rest and, thanks to the entry-level You! spec, it has one of the lowest prices too.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 220 miles; efficiency 3-7-4.3 miles per kWh; max DC charging 30 minutes 0-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Do without nav and take advantage of Citro\u00ebn\u2019s entry-level, value-focused You! spec<\/p>\n

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85<\/span><\/h2>\n

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MG ZS EV<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Cheap and spacious<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Not remotely enjoyable to drive<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>How small are those wheels?<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>A modern MG of the traditional kind: affordable and with a decent range but very much an appliance to drive. If you don\u2019t expect the MG 4\u2019s sparkle then it\u2019s a worthy family e-SUV, especially if you opt for the bigger battery.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 273 miles; efficiency 3.7 miles per kWh; max DC charging 42 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>The regular ZS doesn\u2019t have a particularly big battery, so a Long Range model is worth the extra<\/p>\n

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84<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Cupra Tavascan<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Sharp handling; big info screen<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Interior can feel cheap in places<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>If you don’t squint just so, it still looks like a VW ID. 4<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>In exactly the same way that the Born is Cupra’s version of the VW ID. 3, the Tavascan is Barcelona’s take on the slightly larger ID. 4. So an electric-only crossover built on the MEB platform, with a lot of Cupra finishing touches and a few dynamic improvements.<\/p>\n

The suspension set-up benefits from new spring and damper rates, and the steering has been tweaked for more feedback.<\/p>\n

There’s one battery (77kWh) but a choice of rear-wheel drive and single motor or all-wheel drive and twin motors, with the latter formula also cranked up into the spicier VZ range-topper, which makes 335bhp and 402lb ft, and can provide very lively acceleration.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 320 miles, efficiency 3.9-4.1 miles per kWh, max DC charging 28 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Might as well go VZ1, so you have the performance and range to back up the looks<\/p>\n

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83<\/span><\/h2>\n

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MG Cyberster<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Refreshingly different from anything else on the market; quick enough; striking looks<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Terrible interior ergonomics; poor damping; not the sports car we hoped for<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Getting frustrated by the electric scissor doors in public<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>You can have your Cyberster with rear-wheel drive and 335bhp for \u00a355k, or spend another \u00a35k to get another motor for the front wheels for a total of 503bhp. That\u2019s Z4 money, although the combustion-engined BMW feels far more like a sports car than the surprisingly soft and underdamped MG. If that doesn\u2019t put you off, the ridiculously high driving position and user-unfriendly interior probably will.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 276-316 miles; efficiency 3.3-3.7 miles per kWh; max DC charging 38 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Keep it cheap with the base Trophy<\/p>\n

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82<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Mercedes EQE<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Pretty close to classic E-Class virtues, which is quite an achievement, and sharper to drive than the bigger EQS<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Lacks that authentic Merc magic, with some oddly cheap materials in the back<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Almost as expensive as a BMW i5, not as good<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>How wowed you are by the EQE depends to a large extent where you\u2019re coming from. If you\u2019re a long-term fan of the combustion-engined E-Class, you\u2019ll probably be very impressed by the performance and handling, which are in the same ballpark, especially in the case of the AMG version \u2013 although you\u2019ll wonder why they didn\u2019t quite finish the job properly, having piled the tech very high but not bothered with making the rear seating area particularly nice. If you\u2019re comparing it to the EQS, you\u2019ll be glad of the cost saving and favour the way it drives, unless you really, really want the bigger car\u2019s ultra-plushness. But next to a Tesla Model 3, you\u2019ll wonder if the Merc\u2019s modest size advantage is worth so much extra cash.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 280 miles; efficiency 2.7 miles per kWh; max DC charging 30 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Go to the top of the range: the AMG 53 drives very well, if you can find the money<\/p>\n

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81<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Pininfarina Battista<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Pretty like a sunrise on Everest; fast in a way no other car is<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> So expensive you could buy an island for the same money<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Plenty of potential to get carried away \u2013 and the accident would be vast<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Essentially a sister car to Rimac\u2019s mind-altering Nevera, Pininfarina\u2019s Battista clothes the same rulebook-pulping technology in an infinitely prettier body (you\u2019d expect nothing less from a name synonymous with automotive beauty) and recalibrates the hardware and software to be more road focused.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Remarkably given the absence of a physics-battering, filling-rattling combustion engine, almost every aspect of the established supercar driving experience is present and correct here \u2013 an astonishing achievement. There\u2019s style to stop city streets. There\u2019s that thrilling sense of anticipation as you climb abord, the butterflies in your belly going wild as you fire it up and experience the Battista\u2019s sonic signature \u2013 a curious but not unpleasant \u2018idle\u2019 that pulses at a frequency you feel as much as hear and that grows more intense as you delve into the car\u2019s otherworldly performance, waxing and waning with changes of throttle position and speed. It\u2019s a weird idea on paper, inspired in practice.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The numbers here are massive: 1874bhp \u2013 that\u2019s way more than an F1 car \u2013 and \u00a32.65m in the case of the Edizione Nino Farina. But the Battista holds your hand, with a number of drive modes that progressively up the power output and a dreamy driving position that builds confidence. Thanks to the T-shaped battery (there\u2019s no slab of cells below you), you sink into position behind the wheel and instantly feel part of the very structure of the car, such that you\u2019re not so much sitting in it as wearing it.\u00a0<\/p>\n

How does it drive? You start out just rocketing between corners before emergency braking for them, too scared at first to carry any meaningful corner speed. But soon enough the Pininfarina taps you on the shoulder: \u2018Everything you think you know?\u2019 it mutters, \u2018Forget it. I have re-written the rules. Let\u2019s play.\u2019\u00a0<\/p>\n

Start to trust this extraordinary machine and it redefines your understanding of how a car can accelerate, brake and turn, elevating your driving to a level you didn\u2019t even know existed. The performance advantage it confers over every other car on the road is quite ridiculous. And like a quad-motor black hole, the Battista is a gateway to forces, speeds and sensations well beyond anything you\u2019ve experienced before. As such it is wildly, maddeningly addictive.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 296 miles; efficiency 2.55 miles per kWh; max DC charging 30 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>The gorgeous Edizione Nino Farina. The roof-less, screen-less B95 appears not to make a shred of sense<\/p>\n

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Rimac Nevera<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Handles like the electric love child of a Lotus Exige and Nissan GT-R<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> How much?!!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Your local Rimac servicing centre probably isn\u2019t very local<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The Rimac Nevera is chiefly the work of engineer and entrepreneur Mate Rimac, who \u2013 in a remarkably short timeframe – has gone from an unknown businessman to the owner of a globally renowned automotive manufacturer and engineering business, and the overall decision-maker at Bugatti following a recent merger. If the all-electric Nevera hypercar is anything to go by, the forthcoming Bugatti-Rimac models will be astonishing.<\/p>\n

The Nevera is a carbonfibre-tubbed work of genius, not only because of the 1888bhp and sub-2.0 second 0-62mph time but also because it feels like a big, monstrously powerful Lotus to drive. Eerily comfortable, and utterly remarkable in its handling. Mind you, it does linger rather low on our list because it costs somewhere around \u00a32 million to buy. It\u2019s a phenomenon to drive, so if you\u2019re the Sultan of Brunei then we\u2019d recommend you buy at least two, so that we\u2019ve got a better chance of seeing one in the wild.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 303 miles; efficiency 2.1 miles per kWh; max DC charging 19 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>We\u2019ve not driven the new Nevera R, but we can\u2019t comprehend the idea of a faster version \u2013 it\u2019s like when you\u2019re not an astrophysicist but are nevertheless trying to work out how a black hole works. You\u2019ll be fine with the \u2018ordinary\u2019 (nothing ordinary about it) Nevera<\/p>\n

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79<\/span><\/h2>\n

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BMW iX2<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Better than a petrol X2; all of the technology; spacious for a coupe-SUV<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Iffy ride quality; quite expensive<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>The light-up grille is still just as hideous now as when it was first revealed<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The iX2 is the more stylish twin to the more sensible iX1, albeit stretched more than a usual coupe-SUV to create a surprisingly practical family car.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s quite expensive to buy, especially compared to the iX1, but it justifies the cost with its tech-laden interior and sporty driving manners. Particularly the top-spec xDrive30 model, which can hit 0-62mph in 5.6 seconds. An entry-level, front-wheel-drive eDrive20 model is also available but feels slow and knocks around 50 miles off the range with its smaller battery. For once, it pays to get the range-topper.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 267 miles; efficiency 3.6 miles per kWh; max DC charging 29 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>You\u2019ll be grateful for the extra power of the xDrive30 model. Less so its higher price<\/p>\n

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78<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Abarth 500e<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Great colour palette<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Even shorter range than the Fiat 500e<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>A combustion-engined Abarth is more fun, and its petrol soundtrack is real<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>If you\u2019re hoping this is an affordable EV hot hatch, think again. It\u2019s not particularly cheap, and while quicker than a combustion Abarth around a track, isn\u2019t as much fun on the road. Think of it as a regular Fiat 500e with a slightly plusher interior and more punch, and it makes more sense. Shame the already meagre range takes quite a hit, especially if you drive it on the door handles. Thankfully it can charge reasonably quickly, so just make sure your preferred B-road has a reasonably beefy charger at either end.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 164 miles; efficiency 3.9 miles per kWh; max DC charging 35 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>The Turismo gets awfully close to \u00a340k, so keep it simple and (relatively) cheap with the base Abarth 500e<\/p>\n

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VW ID. 4<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Quiet; comfortable; roomy; failsafe range predictor<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Placid to drive; bland to be in and look at<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>The nagging feeling that you\u2019ve bought an appliance rather than a car<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>An ID. 3, but bigger. It\u2019s a crossover-ish SUV with plenty of room inside and a very quiet ambience while you\u2019re on the move. A relatively early update gave it some of the luxuries the ID. 3 also got, including a slicker and much less rage-inducing infotainment system. The GTX version is supposedly the GTI of the electric world \u2013 in VW\u2019s dreams.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 323 miles; efficiency 3.8 miles per kWh; max DC charging 28 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>\u2018Cheapest\u2019 is best: a 77kWh Life Pro<\/p>\n

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Ford Capri<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Neat design, big boot and decent dynamics<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> You have to pay extra for a heat pump<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Why is it called a Capri? It’s not a Capri. A silly distraction<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>It’s essentially a Ford Explorer (the electric European one, not the US combustion one) but longer and lower, and with a bigger boot.
There will be a lower-priced, shorter-range version soon, but for now your choice is a 77kWh battery pack and a single electric motor on the rear axle. It produces 282bhp and 402lb ft of torque, which is enough to punch the Capri to 62mph in 6.4 seconds. It has a maximum range of 389 miles.<\/p>\n

Extended Range AWD models come with a slightly larger 79kWh battery pack and an additional electric motor on the front axle to bump power up to 335bhp. Torque remains the same, but the added traction from the extra driven wheels trims the Capri\u2019s 0-62mph time down to 5.3 seconds. Maximum range falls to 368 miles, however. The steering and brakes aren’t great, but the suspension set-up is better than any of VW’s own attempts with the donor MEB platform.<\/p>\n

The cabin is like a tidied-up version of an electric VW \u2013 a little bit Polestar in its fresh, clean look, but still very screen-based.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 389 miles; efficiency 4.67 miles per kWh; max DC charging 28 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Go for Select and rear-wheel drive, which gives maximum range and plenty of performance at a lower price<\/p>\n

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Ford Explorer<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Sharp looks; tidy ride and handling; roominess<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Boot size is a bit mediocre, some of the annoying MEB switchgear has made it across from VW<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Fiddly infotainment<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Unless you\u2019ve managed to unplug from the Matrix over the last few years, you\u2019ll probably know that the Explorer is a Volkswagen ID. 4 underneath. It\u2019s the first Ford passenger vehicle to come from the merger that sees VW using Ford commercial platforms, and Ford using VW\u2019s EV platforms, but the good thing is that the Explorer looks and feels very different to VW\u2019s ID series. Sure, there\u2019s some familiar switchgear including the annoying window switches and touch-sensitive light controls, but otherwise the Explorer has its own style inside and out, and even has its own infotainment software. At 4.4 metres long, it\u2019s a touch smaller than the VW ID. 4 and Skoda Enyaq, but is spot-on for the Renault Scenic E-Tech. It\u2019s one of the nicest cars in the class to drive, and it looks cool, but the Renault is cheaper and gets a heat pump as standard (unlike the Explorer) so it\u2019s got a lot to prove.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 374 miles; efficiency 4.47 miles per kWh; max DC charging 28 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>The all-wheel drive is for you if you\u2019re happy to dig deep in return for impressive pace and handling, but the 77kWh RWD Extended Range in Select trim is the best balance of comfort, range, equipment and price<\/p>\n

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Vauxhall Corsa Electric<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> A perfectly serviceable supermini EV; one of few choices if you want an actual small car<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Dour interior design and finish; cramped back seats<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>The Peugeot 208 is just that bit more appealing, from basically the same ingredients<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>A recent update has given the Corsa a smarter face, bigger battery and more powerful motor. Initial attempts to charge steep prices were aborted, and now you can get a Corsa Electric from just over \u00a329k, which makes everything look better.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 221 miles; efficiency 3.8-3.95 miles per kWh; max DC charging 30 minutes 0-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Design trim and the lower power output give you that keen price<\/p>\n

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73<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Nissan Ariya<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Fabulously fresh design inside and out<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Lumpy ride; leaden steering<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Missed opportunity given Nissan\u2019s head start<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The Ariya has one of the best mainstream EV interiors, with its Japanese lantern-inspired lighting, sliding centre console and tasteful pale wood. It\u2019s pretty efficient and offers Nissan\u2019s trademark one-pedal driving, triggering serious brake regen, and ProPilot driver assistance. But the fidgety ride and inconsistent steering mean it\u2019s best for aesthetes not racers.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 329 miles; efficiency 3.41 miles per kWh; max DC charging 30 minutes 20-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Ariya 87kWh Advance<\/p>\n

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Jeep Avenger<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Refined; looks fantastic; better efficiency than other cars on same platform<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Not quick; plain to drive; poor rear seat space<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>The lower dashboard plastics<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>One of many cars on Stellantis\u2019s E-CMP platform, but the best small-SUV iteration. Unlike some of the others, the Avenger manages to be more than the sum of its parts with its chunky looks and likeable character. The interior is funky and smart, too, with clever use of physical controls and neat details like an (optional) cubbyhole cover that\u2019s straight off an iPad. Jeep claims it\u2019s tougher than most baby crossovers and has included some extra off-road modes, and our off-piste excursions show the strictly front-drive Avenger has a little Jeep DNA. Behind the fa\u00e7ade, though, the Avenger isn\u2019t that special \u2013 it boasts better efficiency figures than other E-CMP cars but drives as plainly as the Peugeots or DS 3 on this list that use the same tech.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 249 miles; efficiency 4.0 miles per kWh; max DC charging 24 minutes 20-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Base Longitude is more than enough<\/p>\n

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Audi Q6 e-Tron<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Polished driving manners; spacious and useful; classy looks<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Poor efficiency; interior not up to usual Audi quality; software still needs work<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Its platform-sharing twin, the Porsche Macan EV, is the better car<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The Q6 e-Tron is the first Audi based on its new Premium Platform Electric (PPE) underpinnings, shared with Porsche. It was a long time coming, with various software issues along the way \u2013 some of which still haven\u2019t been ironed out.<\/p>\n

Audi claims significant improvements over the now doomed Q8 e-Tron (formerly the e-Tron) but the result is a bit underwhelming. It\u2019s not very efficient, and the new interior and tech don\u2019t feel like a step forward compared to its previous-generation models. A polished driving experience, practical interior and especially speedy charging times are its saving graces.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 394 miles; efficiency 3.5 miles per kWh; max DC charging 21 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>The Q6 Sport Performance. It\u2019s the cheapest version to get the big 100kWh battery<\/p>\n

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Cadillac Lyriq<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Imperiously refined and smooth; looks like a concept car; high-quality interior<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Fiddly tech; roly-poly suspension; slow European rollout<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Is it too different and quirky to really warrant buying one over the European or Korean or US rivals?<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Cadillac\u2019s first EV of a new era feels like a relative slam dunk. It\u2019s dramatically styled in an art deco sort of way, is right-sized for both the US and Europe\u2019s premium car buyers and rides along the road as if potholes don\u2019t exist. It does, however, feel as if Cadillac\u2019s engineers believe corners don\u2019t exist either, with the Lyriq rolling around like you\u2019re sat on a half-filled water bed. The brand is slowly entering Europe, with the Lyriq<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 329 miles; efficiency 2.63 miles per kWh; max DC charging 25 minutes 10-80% (est)<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>There\u2019s only one power variant for now \u2013 the 600 E4 \u2013 with your choice being Sport or Luxury trim for the same price<\/p>\n

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Peugeot E-308 SW<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Not just a big boot, it\u2019s classy inside too<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Leisurely performance<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Pricier than a base Tesla Model 3<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The pool of electric estates is a shallow one, at least for the moment. But its good luggage-carrying ability is not the Peugeot’s only positive. Like the E-308 hatch, the estate\u2019s interior is impressively plush, with lots of high-quality materials, sharp digital displays and solid build.<\/p>\n

On the face of it, the E-308 does look a bit malnourished. Its 156bhp (116kW) would be lively enough in a combustion version, but the bulky battery pack means leisurely acceleration by EV standards. A 52kWh battery is small, but excellent efficiency means 200 miles of range isn\u2019t too hard to achieve.<\/p>\n

Instead of trying to make the E-308 feel fashionably sporty, Peugeot has instead made sure it\u2019s comfortable. It handles tidily, but you don\u2019t feel like you have to hammer it everywhere to get the best out of it. However, if you don\u2019t have to own an estate, there are much cheaper options out there.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 267 miles; efficiency 4.8 miles per kWh; max DC charging 30 minutes 20-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>There\u2019s only one battery and motor combo to go with a handful of trims; Allure gives you everything you really need<\/p>\n

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BYD Dolphin<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Eye-catching entry price; lots of kit<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Don\u2019t run it too low: there\u2019s no hidden range buffer<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Intrusive lane assist among many distracting \u2018safety\u2019 features<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Golf-sized hatch comes in two flavours: 45kWh battery with 70 or 130kW motor, or 60kWh\/150kW Comfort and Design models. Comfy ride, vague handling, good battery tech.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 265 miles; efficiency 3.9 miles per kWh; max charging 40 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Dolphin Comfort with a 201bhp motor for a 7.0sec 0-62mph time<\/p>\n

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Peugeot E-208<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Very stylish, and now more keenly priced<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Little cramped in the cabin<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Doesn’t quite live up to the Peugeot hatchback tradition<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Facelift keeps the E-208 looking fresh, but plenty of rivals now do the same things better.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 224 miles; efficiency 3.5-4.5 miles per kWh; max DC charging 30 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>E-208 Allure \u00a329,950 with the 50kWh battery<\/p>\n

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66<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Mercedes EQS SUV<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Seven seats; bags of space; punchy performance<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Friday-afternoon suspension tuning<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>The interior is shockingly flimsy in places<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Available in Benz and Maybach flavours, the EQS SUV sits joint-top of the company\u2019s electric SUV range, although it barely recognises its G580 cousin. It\u2019s very spacious inside and is available with seven seats, although it can\u2019t match the quality feel of the cheaper BMW iX.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 362 miles; efficiency 3.3 miles per kWh; max DC charging: 31 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>The 450 is quick enough really; you\u2019re do well to spend the extra on Business Class trim to ramp up the luxury<\/p>\n

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65<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Ford Mustang Mach-E<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Roomy, easygoing and can be quite engaging to drive<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Clunky ride quality<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Feels a bit secondhand from day one, although currently keen pricing can help you forgive that<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Forget the Mach-E GT, which tries too hard to be sporty (with the emphasis on hard). And avoid the marginal dynamic gains of the all-wheel-drive versions. Forego even the heavier, near-100kWh battery and pointless posh spec. Instead just enjoy the roominess, user-friendliness and no-nonsense nature of the Mach-E, which may not be much of a Mustang but sits well in the long tradition of functional family Fords. You\u2019re placed high and upright in a minimalist cabin dominated by a large and reasonably straightforward touchscreen, and you really don\u2019t need to worry much about any EV cleverness \u2013 Ford has made the transition as painless as possible.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 273 miles; efficiency 3.6 miles per kWh; max DC charging 38 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Go for the basic Standard Range with rear-wheel drive and the 72kWh battery<\/p>\n

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64<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Peugeot E-5008<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> A seriously spacious seven-seat EV for a good price<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Third row is best for kids only<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Touchscreen can be annoying<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>You want a proper seven-seat electric SUV but you don\u2019t want to spend an absolute fortune? Here\u2019s your answer. The E-5008 is usefully roomier and more versatile than the Mercedes EQB, and you can get seven adults in if those in the third row aren\u2019t too tall and don\u2019t mind feeling a bit cramped \u2013 and probably hot, since there are no vents back there. But for a family car that gives the freedom of occasional seven-seat transport, plus an enormous boot in five-seat mode, loads of standard kit and decent prices? This is a great package. It\u2019s comfortable and chilled to drive, too, and has a decent range so you don\u2019t have to panic about the family holidays. Keep it serviced with Peugeot and you even get an eight-year warranty (on the car as well as the battery). No need to fund that Kia EV9, after all.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 435 miles; efficiency 4.1 miles per kWh; max DC charging 30 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>The long-range 97kWh battery and base Allure trim is best for balance of cost, comfort and range<\/p>\n

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63<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Audi Q4 e-Tron<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> The same perfectly serviceable underpinnings as a VW ID.4 or Skoda Enyaq<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> More money than an ID. 4 or Enyaq<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Not enough Audi pizazz to best the Skoda<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>You can have this as an SUV or a slinkier Sportback, but both are decidedly blobby, and the interior\u2019s a lesson in overstyling. It\u2019s comfy, quick enough and reasonably well-equipped, but it\u2019s also 10 grand pricier than our preferred Skoda Enyaq.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 318 miles; efficiency 3.5 miles per kWh; max DC charging 28 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Go for the 45 quattro S Line for the best powertrain \u2013 add the optional heat pump<\/p>\n

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62<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Genesis GV70 Electrified<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Fabulously chintzy and beautifully screwed together<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Wouldn\u2019t you rather have a BMW?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Get used to people asking you what it is then not caring about the answer<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>\u2018It\u2019s a Genesis.\u2019 \u2018What\u2019s that?\u2019 \u2018It\u2019s a posh Hyundai.\u2019 \u2018Oh, okay. The badge looks like a Bentley\u2019s.\u2019 \u2018I\u2019m sure that was the intention.\u2019 \u2018Is it fast?\u2019 \u2018Yes, actually, it\u2019ll do 0-62mph in…\u2019 \u2018Hang on, is the key quilted?\u2019 \u2018Yes.\u2019<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 283 miles; efficiency 3.2 miles per kWh; max DC charging 18 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>There\u2019s only one \u2013 the \u00a365k \u2018Sport\u2019<\/p>\n

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61<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Tesla Model Y<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Full of Tesla goodness: battery tech, software, charging network<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Clanking ride; hyperactive steering<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Characterless design resembles a sealion<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The Model Y takes the Model 3\u2019s platform, jacks it up and fits a taller, more practical body. While fast steering feels good in the hunkered-down 3, the Y\u2019s edgy responses will unsettle some, and the suspension just cannot cope with poor roads: fit 20-inch wheels at your peril.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 331 miles; 3.26 miles per kWh (our test); max DC charging 27 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Rear-drive is good value, but Long Range has AWD, more punch and longer range<\/p>\n

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Mini Aceman<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Zingy handling; funky interior<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Firm ride; high price<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Not as spacious as you might be hoping<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The Aceman is the car for you if you like the style and perkiness of the little electric Mini Cooper (which is three-door only), yet want five doors for a bit more usefulness without stepping up to the \u2018mum and dad\u2019s taxi\u2019-spec Countryman. It has some SUV-ish styling cues in the standard roof rails and chunky arches, but that\u2019s where the SUV traits end. The front-wheel-drive Aceman is based on the same platform as the Cooper (and gets the same two-battery line-up for a range of either 185 or 252 miles) and is very much a compact hatchback \u2013 both in its bubbly handling and in its limited practicality.<\/p>\n

The big issue with the Aceman may well be the Renault 5, which is just as practical, has much the same range and is quite a bit cooler. Mind you, the Aceman\u2019s interior is a whole other level of ambient-lit, OLED-screened premiumness.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 252 miles; efficiency 4.4 miles per kWh; max DC charging 30 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Which battery suits you comes down to lifestyle, but we\u2019d go for the SE as it gets the longer range, more power and standard head-up display<\/p>\n

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Mercedes EQS<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Extremely long range; imperious motorway refinement<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Drives like a barge; doesn\u2019t feel as high-quality as it should<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>All that hype about the expensive Hyperscreen infotainment<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The wheeled bar of soap with a three-pointed star on its nose. Merc\u2019s flagship EQS feels a bit like top-end Mercs of old: it\u2019s brimming with cutting-edge technology, it wears an ultra-exclusive price tag and falls apart dynamically when you take it off an autobahn.<\/p>\n

A recent facelift and fiddle gave it, among other things, a bigger battery (for the 450 and AMG 53, but not the entry 350), which helps with range, but doesn’t transform it into the electric S-Class it should always have been<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 440 miles; efficiency 3.25-3.55 miles per kWh; max DC charging 31 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>The 450+ in AMG Line Premium spec \u2013 yours from \u00a3112,560<\/p>\n

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Polestar 2<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Wonderful looking car, best enjoyed with the rear-drive powertrain<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Not as roomy as you\u2019d hope for a car this chunky<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Image can feel a bit too cool for its own good, like it\u2019s trying too hard to be a Scandi Tesla<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Polestar recently added a rear-motor, rear-wheel-drive choice, and at the same time introduced a more efficient set of electrics, but didn\u2019t mess with the gorgeous looks. No point in going for the more powerful option, as the chassis doesn\u2019t like it. And the ride is brittle at the best of times.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 344 miles; efficiency 3.9-4.2 miles per kWh; max DC charging 26 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Standard Range, Single Motor: the slowest Polestar 2, but still quick enough, currently just under \u00a343k<\/p>\n

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Mini Countryman<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> BMW\u2019s excellent eTech gubbins for less cash; tidy to drive; cool looks<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> More buttons would be good<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Some rivals offer longer range<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The Countryman is Mini\u2019s equivalent of the BMW iX1. It gets the same platform, battery and motors, only at a usefully lower price. That means a WLTP range of up to 287 miles, which is alright even if rivals like the Volvo EX30 and Kia EV3 have longer-range options. The real reason you\u2019d buy the Countryman is because it looks more interesting than most other compact electric SUVs, and has a classy, interesting interior with colourful, knitted (no, really) textiles around the cabin. It\u2019s also a bit pointier and more direct handling than most equivalent family EVs, especially if you go for the SE All4.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 266 miles; efficiency 3.9 miles per kWh; max DC charging 29 minutess 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>We\u2019d go for the SE All4, as it gets usefully better performance, all-wheel drive and quite a bit more equipment<\/p>\n

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Fiat 500e<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Nippy; fun to drive; compact<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Rear seats, boot and range are tiny<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>An MG 4 is faster, has a bigger battery and costs much the same. But then character…<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>For a start, the 500e is as good as the old 500 Hybrid is bad, despite looking very familiar. Underneath is an all-new EV-specific platform that houses a dinky 24kWh battery or a still small 42kW alternative. The former has a real-world range of less than 100 miles, so we\u2019d opt for the latter for a comfortable 140 miles-plus.<\/p>\n

Even the base car feels lively around town, although the more powerful 42kWh model is much peppier on the motorway. Both ride and handle significantly better than the 500 Hybrid, with an agile feel and comfort levels that are impressive for such a small car. It\u2019s sweet to drive.<\/p>\n

Where the 500 Hybrid has a driving position that\u2019s part bus, part torture device, the 500e\u2019s is far more comfortable for drivers of all sizes. The interior is still a sea of hard plastic, yet it\u2019s pleasantly textured and everything feels well put together. It\u2019s certainly a classier environment than many of the cut-price Chinese offerings.<\/p>\n

Lowly models do without an infotainment screen, replacing it with a smartphone cradle and app that work better than many other cars\u2019 systems. Higher trim levels get a large touchscreen with crisp graphics, easy-to-navigate menus and smartphone integration, so you can stay connected on the go with ease. And the 500e also looks terrific. For many buyers that\u2019ll be enough, but it\u2019s good to know there\u2019s substance to go with the style.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 199 miles; efficiency 4.7 miles per kWh; max DC charging 35 minutes 0-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Spend the extra \u00a33k to get the 42kWh pack for stronger acceleration and a significantly longer range<\/p>\n

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VW ID. Buzz<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Utterly charming; drives like a car; interior feels solid<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> The five-seater isn\u2019t as practical as it looks, sullied by VW\u2019s older and maligned infotainment<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Everyone wants to buy them secondhand and then go roadtripping, which only works if someone buys them new<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>After a few failed starts, we finally got that revived VW Microbus. And what an adorable thing the ID. Buzz is \u2013 we think VW\u2019s nailed the charm of it without making it too twee or retro. It\u2019s much the same as the VW ID. 3 and ID. 4 underneath, and drives like a car (complete with a low centre of gravity and plenty of grip) but that brick-like body shape and gargantuan weight hobble efficiency.<\/p>\n

The range now consists of your basic Buzz, the even more basic Cargo, the long-wheelbase seven-seater and the hotter GTX. Batteries and e-motors have also been upgraded since the Buzz first arrived.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 258 miles; efficiency 3.3 miles per kWh; max DC charging 30 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Seven-seater makes the most of the family-and-friends feelgood factor<\/p>\n

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54<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Tesla Model S<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Bugatti-beatingly fast<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Not Taycan-beatingly fun<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>That bloody yoke is a joke<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>Even by electric car standards the Model S Plaid is shockingly quick, although the 1.99sec 0-62mph time should be taken with a pinch of salt. (Instead of being measured from a standstill, that figure removes the first foot of movement, although it\u2019s still comfortably faster than even a Bugatti Chiron to this speed and a bit beyond.)<\/p>\n

However, the Plaid isn\u2019t a laugh-a-minute in the corners, so keen drivers will have far more fun in a much slower Taycan variant. You might not get the raw speed, but it\u2019ll be more involving and sharper, making it the better driver\u2019s EV.<\/p>\n

Not that Plaid is entirely a one-trick pony. It\u2019s more practical, with loads more passenger and cargo space and a longer range, too \u2013 so long as you don\u2019t mind that new cars are strictly left-hand drive. A boon is Tesla\u2019s Supercharger network making long-distance drives far less of a concern. There\u2019s loads of them and they\u2019re more reliable than the public charging network.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 373 miles; efficiency 3.7 miles per kWh; max DC charging 29 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>It has to be Plaid, doesn\u2019t it? Only slightly less range than the regular car and hypercar-humbling acceleration<\/p>\n

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BMW iX3<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Handles sharply; supremely accurate and dependable range<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Dated interior; hard ride; stupid powertrain noises<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>It\u2019s quite a lot of dosh for what feels like an old car<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>We\u2019ve come a long way since the original electric i3, but BMW\u2019s current iX3 proves we\u2019ve also come a long way since retrofitting a combustion car\u2019s platform with batteries was the norm. Still, the iX3 drives well and manages a good range so we won\u2019t complain too much.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 288 miles; efficiency 3.5 miles per kWh; max DC charging 31 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>There\u2019s only one power output, and the high-spec M Sport Pro adds generous extra kit<\/p>\n

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Rivian R1T<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Climate-friendly with styling to match; better at being a regular truck than Cybertruck<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Almost too normal \u2013 it even has indicator stalks. How very 1993\u2026<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Cybertruck owners will look a lot meaner than you<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>American start-up has hit the ground running, building both the R1T and R1S, as well as countless EV vans for Amazon, all of which seem to be selling well. Rivian is the friendly face of EV trucks Stateside \u2013 even the design makes you go all gooey. Body-on-frame but air suspension, it should appeal to the more traditional truck market in the US, at least on the coasts. Removable Bluetooth speaker in the dash makes every picnic a party.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 258-420 miles; efficiency 2.5 miles per kWh; max DC charging 30 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>1050bhp Quad-motor is impressive, but you\u2019ll be able to make do with the 553bhp dual-motor<\/p>\n

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Tesla Cybertruck<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Complete strangers want to talk to you; shocking pace<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Complete strangers want to talk to you<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Huge amount of hype but you still don\u2019t see many of them on the roads<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Is this Musk\u2019s greatest moment of madness (at least when it comes to Tesla)? The most ridiculous car we\u2019ve driven recently, with a single-minded focus on delivering to the brief that no other company could match. Hard to get past the looks but when you do, the Cybertruck is really accomplished. Pace that few can match, four-wheel steer makes it incredibly manoeuvrable, comfortable air suspension \u2013 for something that looks totally alien, it drives remarkably normally.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 320-340 miles (USA); efficiency 2.3 miles per kWh; max DC charging 22 minutes 10-80% (est)<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Has to be the 845bhp Cyberbeast \u2013 if you\u2019re going to go all in, go all in<\/p>\n

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50<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Kia Niro EV<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Definitively sensible, and better in every way than the Mk1 Niro<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Rear seats and boot aren\u2019t massive<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Not part of Kia\u2019s new era, and works just fine as a continuing highlight of the old era<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The Niro is shaped to also be compatible with two flavours of hybrid powertrain, so in EV form it feels very conventional, with none of the space-age mould-busting of the EV6. It plays to traditional Kia strengths: easy to get on with, utterly trustworthy, okay to drive, efficient.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 285 miles; efficiency 3.8 miles per kWh; max DC charging 43 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Trim levels 2, 3 and 4 all offer the same battery, but the significantly better-equipped 4 is available with a heat pump<\/p>\n

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49<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Mini Cooper<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Zingy handling, funky interior<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Restless ride, high price<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>No speed read-out in the driver\u2019s eyeline on base cars<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>There\u2019s nothing else like a Mini, is there? It\u2019s always had its own appeal, and that\u2019s as true of the new electric Mini Cooper as it is of any modern Mini. Even with new rivals like the Renault 5 E-Tech shaking things up, the Mini definitely has the premium end of the small, fun-but-grown up electric car market cornered. Two batteries offer a range of either 190 or 250 miles, with the latter getting faster charging, more power and more kit, although neither is slow and both get the darty, urgent handling that Mini buyers relish. You\u2019ll notice the fidgety ride comfort, too, although the SE with its heavier battery and slightly softer suspension is more settled.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 250 miles; efficiency 4.5 miles per kWh; max DC charging 30 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>The Mini Cooper SE for its longer range, faster charging, standard head-up display and comfier ride<\/p>\n

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48<\/span><\/h2>\n

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\u00a0Mercedes EQB<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Seven-seats in a genuinely compact package<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Range and powertrain a bit off the pace now<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Glitzy dashboard has more creaky bits than HMS Victory<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Currently Mercedes-Benz\u2019s best electric car, and the first mainstream electric seven-seater. Compared with a Tesla Model X, the Merc\u2019s \u00a356k price seems relatively bargainous, and being based on the EQA it\u2019s not a bad steer either. The 250-mile range is a bit modest these days, as is the 100kW max charge speed, but it\u2019s comfy and big enough for family car duties. As ever with Mercs, interior quality is hit and miss, but we could say the same about the \u00a3105k EQS.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 252 miles; efficiency 3.3 miles per kWh; max DC charging 32 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>They all look the same, so save some money with the 300 powertrain in AMG Line trim<\/p>\n

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47<\/span><\/h2>\n

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\u00a0Hyundai Kona Electric<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> X-Men styling meets useful range and performance<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> A bit cramped; a bit contrived<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>You\u2019ll soon forget how cool it looks and subconsciously uncouple<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The Kona\u2019s full-width LED strips front and rear do give a real Cylon look that\u2019s certainly eye-catching. The interior has its moments, too. But let\u2019s be real \u2013 you\u2019ll buy a compact Hyundai SUV because of its excellent range and five-year warranty, not because it plucks insistently at your heartstrings. It beat the Fiat 600e and Honda e:NY1 in one of our group tests.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 319 miles; efficiency 4.3 miles per kWh; max DC charging 41 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Get the big battery; N Line is the cheapest trim with heated seats<\/p>\n

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BYD Seal<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Not the newest any more, but still the best BYD so far<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Not as cheap as some Chinese rivals, or a Tesla Model 3<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Dubiously patterned interior trim pieces<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>While the BYD Atto 3 and Dolphin both pack a great electric powertrain into a car that\u2019s not quite finished, the Seal proves what the Chinese brand is capable of. It\u2019s a very impressive Model 3 rival, so it\u2019s a shame it costs more than the Tesla.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 354 miles; efficiency 4.3 miles per kWh; max DC charging 26 minutes 30-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>You should probably buy the single-motor Design for the most range and still decent performance. The rapid twin-motor isn\u2019t that much pricier, though.<\/p>\n

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Smart #1<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Strong acceleration, reasonable range and plenty of space<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> The boot is tiny if you have the rear bench slid all the way back<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Very irritating name; trying to hustle the Brabus version down a B-road<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>If you loved the original Smart, look away now. Instead of building another tiny (and niche) city car, Smart has produced a Mini Countryman-sized five-seat electric SUV on a platform shared with Volvo\u2019s EX30. The #1 has loads of space inside, a sliding rear bench to give more legroom or a bigger boot, and decent quality. The rear-drive models will hit 62mph in 6.7 seconds, while the four-wheel-drive Brabus takes just 3.9 seconds. Sadly the suspension can\u2019t keep up, so it\u2019s a wild ride on twisting tarmac.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 273 miles; efficiency 4.4 miles per kWh; max DC charging 30 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Premium brings a heat pump, head-up display, leather seats and audio upgrade<\/p>\n

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Lotus Eletre<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Luxurious interior; spacious<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Where\u2019s the clever engineering?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>It weighs almost as much as two hippos<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Click on the Eletre section of the Lotus website, and you\u2019ll see it described as an \u2018electric Hyper-SUV with racecar DNA\u2019. This is stretching the truth a tad.<\/p>\n

Yes, the regular Eletre and Eletre S can get from zero to 62mph in 4.5 seconds, but you need the R for truly noteworthy performance (0-62mph in 2.95sec) befitting the word \u2018hyper\u2019. We could live with this if the handling was even half as engaging as a trad Lotus, admittedly not easy in an electric SUV.<\/p>\n

Helped by stiff springing and clever suspension tech it doesn\u2019t lean a great deal, but the steering isn\u2019t brimming with Lotus feedback and the chassis majors on lashings of safe understeer. A BMW iX isn\u2019t exactly an adrenaline pump either, but at least there\u2019s a bit more connection and a better balance. It\u2019s a shame, as the interior feels well put together and undoubtedly luxurious, plus there\u2019s plenty of space for people and luggage. But not because of clever packaging \u2013 it\u2019s just massive.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 354 miles; efficiency 3.2 miles per kWh; max DC charging 25 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>If you just want a posh SUV with a sporting badge, an S is fine. Those looking for thrills are better served by the R<\/p>\n

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Alfa Junior<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Joyous handling for the Veloce version<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Cramped rear seats, not cheap, underwhelming range<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Divisive looks<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The Alfa Junior Veloce is to the standard Junior what the GTI is to the VW Golf \u2013 it\u2019s a far bigger departure than you might expect, with a diff, suspension changes, more power and generally a thoroughly overhauled driver experience. A great experience, too. By hatchback standards \u2013 never mind the electric compact SUV class that the Junior falls into \u2013 this is a responsive, fizzy car that relishes diving into corners and hanging on with terrier-like stubbornness.<\/p>\n

The way it drives isn\u2019t the Alfa\u2019s problem, for sure. It\u2019s more that this is not the roomy, useful car that you might hope of a small SUV-ish thing; it\u2019s pretty cramped in those back seats, to the point where an Alpine A290 is just as useful despite being a smaller car (but then again the Alfa\u2019s 400-litre boot is much more practical). You\u2019ll also be lucky to get 200 miles out of the Veloce, even in gentle real-world driving.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 207 miles; efficiency 3.8 miles per kWh; max DC charging 30 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>The Veloce gets most of the stuff that you want, but add a sunroof as it\u2019s dark in there without it<\/p>\n

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Maserati Grecale Folgore<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Rare, roomy and well equipped<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Rare at least in part because it’s so expensive<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Combustion versions are way less expensive, and so’s the entry-level Porsche Macan Electric<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Maserati has embraced battery-electric with an enthusiasm that surprised many, given how traditional the trident-badged cars have generally been. It now offers electric versions of half of its line-up, all badged Folgore.<\/p>\n

And Maserati’s embrace of the SUV body style is also slightly out of left field, if you think of it as a maker of fast, sophisticated saloons and coupes. It’s useful shorthand to think of Levante and Grecale as being Maserati’s equivalent to the smash-hit Porsche Cayenne and Macan, but in reality the Italian cars are closer in size and much less neatly demarcated than the Germans. The elderly Levante is not available in electric form.<\/p>\n

The Grecale Fologre has two electric motors, one at each end, between them producing 550bhp and 605lb ft from a 105kWh battery. You can get to 62mph in 4.1 seconds.
Folgore means \u2018lightning bolt\u2019 in Italian, but really the electric Grecale\u2019s charm comes as a family runabout with a focus on comfort and mile-munching, and the ride quality is generally good on the standard air suspension.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 311 miles; efficiency 2.6 miles per kWh; max DC charging 29 minutes 20-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>There’s just the one electric version of the Grecale; it’s highly spec’d, and it really has to be, at more than \u00a3100k (and if you want it in the colour scheme that’s only available on the EV, that’s more money)<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Cupra Born<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Like a VW ID. 3 but with sportier steering and chassis settings, and nicer interior too, especially on the range-topping VZ variants<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Not great value, and not all that different from the VW<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Too much of the infotainment shares VW\u2019s over-reliance on fiddly touchpad controls<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>If the problem with the VW ID. 3 is that it looks a bit anodyne, has a bland interior, is short of driver engagement and has terrible infotainment, the Born from sister brand Cupra fixes three out of the four. Unfortunately the infotainment remains very annoying, and those improvements come at a price, particularly to ride quality.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 307-342 miles; efficiency 3.5-4.0 miles per kWh; max DC charging 30 minutes 5-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Best compromise is big-battery (77kWh) in V2 spec<\/p>\n

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Skoda Elroq<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Roomy; good interior quality; fun to drive<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Not as cheap as you might suppose<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>The new family look debuts here, unspectacularly<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Like an Enyaq, but smaller \u2013 which is very good news for those of us who have noted how impressed everyone is by the Enyaq, but who have no need for its cavernous space. It sits on the VW Group’s ubitquitous MEB platform, but is the smallest VW Group EV so far.<\/p>\n

There’s a choice of three powertrains for now, all rear-wheel drive. If you want the most range and power, go for the Edition 85. Packing a big 77kWh battery and electric motor with 282bhp and 402lb ft of torque, it\u2019s quicker than most of its rivals with a 6.6-second 62mph sprint time. The 360-mile range is also the longest of any electric Skoda, if just behind the 375-mile figure of a Kia EV3.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 360 miles; efficiency 3.8-4.1 miles per kWh; max DC charging 28 minutes 0-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>The range starts at \u00a331,500, but you can end up spending quite a bit more in search of the bigger battery and more kit. If money isn’t your main concern, go for the top model, the Edition 85<\/p>\n

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Smart #3<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Decent value; well-built interior; quiet; comfortable<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Utterly infuriating software; less rear space than the #1; looks like melted ice cream<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>The shrill noise of the hyperactive, paranoid fatigue-warning system<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>A coupe-SUV from the brand we all thought was dead. This trades some rear space for a sleeker profile compared to the awkwardly shaped #1 but, underneath, is exactly the same as it. Plenty of choice in terms of performance and battery sizes, and it\u2019s calm and quiet on the move. Right up until you need to use the overly quirky and unnecessarily complicated infotainment software or get screamed at by hyperactive safety alerts.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 283 miles; efficiency 3.8 miles per kWh; max DC charging 30 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>While the Brabus is hilariously fast, stick with Premium (around \u00a340k) for the most kit and the longest range<\/p>\n

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Maserati GranTurismo Folgore<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Brilliant GT abilities; clever powertrain; the glamour<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Price asks too much of the quality<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Maseratis have had some fantastic engines over the years: this may have the statistics, but not the soul<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The GranTurismo Folgore is based on the same underpinnings as the combustion version, a loose variation of the Alfa Romeo Giula\u2019s Giorgio platform, yet somehow Maserati has managed to squeeze in three electric motors and a massive 92.5kWh battery.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Using a clever three-motor powertrain (two at the rear and one at the front), it puts out 751bhp and 996lb ft of torque. It\u2019s a significant uplift on the outputs you get from the V6 Modena and Trofeo models.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n

The result unsurprisingly is some staggering performance figures: sub-three to 62mph, 200-plus at the top. All of this in great comfort, too.<\/p>\n

While the general GranTurismo silhouette hasn\u2019t varied much from the previous car, which first arrived in 2007, the interior has. Twin touchscreens appear like a folded book with the gear selector buttons nestled between them. It all looks pretty smart, but the fact plenty of features are shared with far cheaper Stellantis products doesn\u2019t do it many favours.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 275 miles; efficiency 3.4 miles per kWh; max DC charging 20 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>There’s just the one electric version of the GT, but don’t forget the convertible GranCabrio<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Abarth 600e<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Strong performance allied with likeable character<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Range isn’t great; base model’s interior feels bare<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>It’s actually better than the try-too-hard looks suggest<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>It’s easy to undersell the Abarth 600e. You wouldn’t be wrong to describe it as a harder, more extreme and more expensive version of the Fiat 600e. So a costlier version of a car you don’t care about much? But wait. The visual changes bring a coherence to the styling that the blobbier Fiat lacks. The Abarth’s blockier, more aggressive front end and its rather startling rear wing lift it out of the ordinary. It’s also wider. Pity it keeps the ‘nodding off’ headlights.<\/p>\n

The two versions, standard and Scorpionissima, use the same 51kWh battery, produce the same 254lb ft of torque and have identical top speeds of 124mph. However, where the standard motor is able to produce 237bhp, the limited-edition Scorpionissima puts out 278bhp.<\/p>\n

That translates to a 0-62mph sprint of 6.2 seconds for the standard car and 5.9 seconds for the Scorpionissima. Both models get firmer suspension, a new rear anti-roll bar to improve stiffness, upgraded brakess, steering tuned to be more direct, and when a sportier mode is engaged it doesn’t use regen braking, just friction, for a more intuitive feel. And there’s a mechanical limited-slip differential, identical to the one in the Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce. It really does enhance spirited cornering.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 207 miles; efficiency 3.3 miles per kWh; max DC charging 27 minutes 20-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>You lose some kit and some power, but skip the range-topping Scorpionissima model and go for the less expensive regular Abarth 600e, which still gets the trick diff, and it’s a lot of fun<\/p>\n

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Hyundai Ioniq 6<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Tidy handling; top battery tech<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Dynamically beaten by Tesla\u2019s Model 3 and BYD\u2019s Seal in our group tests<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Mis-shapen rear would give Quasimodo the hump<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>One particular drive, 500 miles in a day, made the Ioniq 6’s strengths clear: good efficiency, quick DC recharging, engaging steering. But while its body control is better than the Ioniq 5\u2019s, the big wheels transmit too much shock and awe to occupants. If you love the looks, go for it.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 338 miles; efficiency 3.88 miles per kWh; max DC charging 24 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>77.4kWh rear-wheel-drive Premium<\/p>\n

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Vauxhall Frontera<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Great value; very roomy; comfortable<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Range could be better; interior feels cheap; oddly noisy<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Will make you feel guilty for buying a more costly EV<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The Frontera debuts Vauxhall’s policy of price parity: this EV cost the same (\u00a323,495) as the hybrid version. It’s a strong statement, and very good value. Okay, in some ways it feels like the cheap car it is, and there’s limited driving pleasure to be had, but as trusty family transport that happens to be electric, it’s fantastic.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 186 miles; eficiency 4.2 miles per kWh; max DC charging 28 minutes 20-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>They all have a 44kWh battery, so rein in your range expectations. GS spec is still a decent \u00a325,895, and looks smarter<\/p>\n

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Volvo EX90<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> All the safety you could ever need; beautiful Scandi styling; whisper quiet<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Great for families, but little personality<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>The literal ugly \u2013 you can\u2019t delete the lidar sensor on the roof, so expect to be hailed like a cab everywhere you go<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Volvo\u2019s family-friendly SUV now also made climate-friendly. Great styling and practical seven-seat layout will appeal to the chattering classes, but prices are on the lofty side and there\u2019s zero dynamic appeal in the chassis. Whisper quiet and rides very well, so if that\u2019s what\u2019s on your tick list, it\u2019s perfect. A great Volvo for the 2020s.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 375 miles; efficiency 2.96 miles per kWh; max DC charging 30 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>The cheapest, when it comes along. Until then, starting prices are near-\u00a3100k<\/p>\n

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Citro\u00ebn e-C3<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Low price; roomy interior; cuddly comfort<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Vague steering; stepped boot<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>A Renault 5 isn\u2019t much more expensive\u2026<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The e-C3 is a breath of fresh air in the EV world. This little 4.0-metre hatchback is functional, comfortable and refreshingly affordable, yet doesn\u2019t feel like it came out of a Poundshop cracker, like the cheaper Dacia Spring does. It\u2019s smart enough, seriously cushy and comfy, and it even looks pretty cool with little flashes of coloured trim that you can change if you wish. Sure, the steering appears to have a mostly advisory role for where the car\u2019s pointing, but the space, comfort, range and kit on offer here make up for that. A short-range (124-mile) model will bring prices to below \u00a320,000.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 199 miles; efficiency 4.5 miles kWh; max DC charging 35 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Top-spec 44kWh, 199-mile e-C3 Max; the heated seats, parking camera and better residuals are worth the extra up front.<\/p>\n

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Alpine A290<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Handles like a hot hatch should without spoiling everyday driving manners<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Powertrain doesn\u2019t match the exciting handling; unremarkable range<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>No cupholders<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>This is interesting, and almost very good.<\/p>\n

It’s based on the Renault 5, but given Alpine’s cosmetic and dynamic attentions, including a 60mm wider track, signinficant revisions to the suspension and, unmissably, those X headlights inspired by the tape on a rally car.<\/p>\n

It’s bigger than the Abarth 500e and smaller than the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, which puts it within the ballpark of the dimension of a combustion-engined hot hatch. And to a large extent it drives like one. With 217bhp (or there’s 178bhp version) it’s not all about the power \u2013 handling, feel and feedback are the priorities.<\/p>\n

It’s quiet, refined and \u2013 bar the firm ride at low speeds \u2013 reasonably pliant. Up the pace and there\u2019s enough mechanical grip \u2013 aided by brake-based torque vectoring \u2013 to keep the line tight. New anti-roll bars and hydraulic bump stops team with the multi-link rear end to deliver far more sophistication than is normal with a car this size.<\/p>\n

The problem is it struggles to shine next to the donor Renault, which is less expensive. Fine, if you love the Alpine vibe and you’re not worried about the cash and you don’t mind the visual fussiness, this is a lot of fun. But so’s the Renault.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 226 miles; efficiency 4.35 miles per kWh; max DC charging 30 minutes 15-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Alpine loves a special edition, but for now there are just three versions: GT, GTS and Premiere Edition; we’d go GT with the more powerful motor<\/p>\n

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BMW iX1: best mid-size SUV<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Engaging to drive, just like the X1 it\u2019s paired with<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Current BMW cabin thinking is a step back over the previous generation; just give us proper iDrive, please<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>This replaced the i3 \u2013 pioneering, ingenious but pricey to build<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The X1 is an oddly under-rated member of the BMW line-up, and the iX1 is its all-electric sibling. It has all the virtues \u2013 good package, very good chassis, lively-enough performance \u2013 and the extra benefit of being all electric. So it\u2019s utterly inoffensive around town, where it just gets on with smoothly and calmly transporting a (small) family around. But unlike many other \u00a350k-ish electric SUVs, it really enjoys being driven with a bit more brio when you\u2019re out of town and don\u2019t have young kids in the back.<\/p>\n

The ride is a bit firm for some tastes, but to us that seems like the right choice to make if the alternative is more bodyroll and wallowing. This is a premium car for enthusiasts, albeit enthusiasts currently prioritising their families. It\u2019s easy to talk yourself out of the iX1 by over-thinking it. Okay, it replaced the clever i3 in the range, but you can\u2019t really blame BMW for wanting to make a profit on a mainstream, potentially big-selling car. And okay, the infotainment, drive modes etc are all a bit too clever for their own good, and can seem like a step backwards from the previous-generation X1. But the reality is you get used to it. The less-powerful, single-motor versions are fine, but the xDrive30 is just that bit livelier. The iX1 is greater than the sum of its parts, much like a VW Golf.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 259-272 miles; efficiency 3.4-3.7 miles per kWh; max DC charging 29 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>xDrive30 M Sport is good to drive and decent value<\/p>\n

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Volvo EX30<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Stonking value; impressive performer<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Not particularly spacious; Performance model doesn\u2019t handle its power well<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Shuns Volvo\u2019s safety ethos by putting everything on one honking great touchscreen<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Premium\/sensible Volvo, the thinking liberal\u2019s alternative to the German crowd, has put its name to an electric SUV that costs less than a VW ID. 3, is loaded with clever touches and, in its Twin Motor configuration, will do 0-62mph in 3.6 seconds. What?<\/p>\n

Cost savings come from the Geely platform, shared with Smart and Zeekr, but the EX30 is significantly more polished than either, with more than acceptable dynamics and a sheen of Volvo magic on the inside. Props to any brand that can make recycled materials look so chic, and double props for including such delightful chunky chrome door pulls. It\u2019s the small things.<\/p>\n

Single Motor models are quick, and the 422bhp Twin Motor Performance is unnecessarily powerful for a compact SUV. It is also under-braked and lacking in the chassis poise to make it an enjoyable steer, so we\u2019d keep it simple and go for the Single Motor with the biggest battery. You\u2019ll still be undercutting almost every competitor.<\/p>\n

The price tag helps you overlook a lot. We can\u2019t quite square the all-touchscreen cabin with Volvo\u2019s insistence on its cars being the safest on the road, though. The central unit contains not only all of the switchgear, but also the gauge cluster. Overlook that and this is stunning value for a posh, small and slightly quirky EV SUV.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 294 miles; efficiency 3.7 miles per kWh; max DC charging 26 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Single Motor Extended Range worth the price jump and is nicer to drive than Twin Motor<\/p>\n

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BMW iX<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Glorious interior and even more glorious to drive<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> The best version is the most expensive version<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Considerably better to look at on the inside than the outside<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Most electric BMWs currently available share their fundamentals with combustion-engined cars. In some cases the EV gubbins has been squeezed into a pre-existing model; in others, the two have been designed together. But the iX is a standalone electric-only model that is not linked to anything else. That\u2019s the same idea that gave us the revered i3 supermini, although that\u2019s not a happy precedent as the i3 was binned for being too expensive to produce. Let\u2019s hope the iX has a happier fate, because it really is very good.<\/p>\n

It looks a bit like the XM, the big hybrid SUV that nobody likes very much and which costs a quite outrageous sum. But the iX is everything the XM is not: brilliant handling, with a responsive and quick powertrain, and the most wonderful, airy interior, including some very fancy touches but fundamentally simple and straightforward to operate. The iX takes full advantage of its EV-only status by being very spacious for its size, as it doesn\u2019t need to leave room for engine and transmission hardware. The xDrive40\u2019s range and performance are a little disappointing, but the xDrive50 is a very fine package. If, however, you can stretch to the full-on M60, you\u2019ll be glad you did. It just works tremendously well, and is a joy to drive while simultaneously being both delightful and practical for passengers. The M60 might be excess all areas but we\u2019re very glad it \u2013 and the iX as a whole \u2013 exists.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 348 miles; efficiency 2.8 miles per kWh; max DC charging 35 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Our pick is the flagship M60, if you can afford \u00a3125k<\/p>\n

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Audi A6 Avant e-tron<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Tidy to drive, long range<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Options can get pricey<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>No air suspension in the UK<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>We\u2019ve driven the A6 e-Tron out in Tenerife and the S6 in the snow in Germany, and in both cases it’s proved to be peachy to drive: comfortable yet controlled, tactile enough to satisfy on a good road and ultra-refined. There\u2019s also a model to suit almost everyone, and the long range of up to 463 miles (437 for the Avant) gets you much further in between charges than the similarly priced BMW i5. It\u2019s exactly what you want of the latest, big, plush executive Audi.<\/p>\n

Our big caveat, though, is that we\u2019ve only driven the A6 e-Tron on air suspension. Yup, you guessed it \u2013 we\u2019re not getting that in the UK. How will the (not terribly lightweight) A6 e-Tron cope with the UK\u2019s medieval road surfaces on passive coil spring suspension, and standard 20- or 21-inch wheels? We\u2019ll have to wait and find out. Even so, there\u2019s loads to like about the lavish new A6.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 463 miles; efficiency 4.4 miles per kWh; max DC charging 21 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Go for the big-battery, rear-wheel-drive Performance model but in the basic Sport trim. Add the optional pano roof if you can stretch to it.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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MG 4<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> One of the best all-round EVs at any price<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Small and fiddly touchscreen<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Chinese imports existentially threaten Europe\u2019s car makers<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The MG 4 was a revelation when we first drove it in summer 2022, and it\u2019s still among the best compact electric hatchbacks. Keenly priced, too. But it\u2019s the dynamic performance that elevates the 4, thanks to a sweetly set-up rear-wheel-drive chassis.<\/p>\n

Go for a Long Range SE version, with a bigger battery and punchier motor. The SE\u2019s wheels span just 17 inches and the suspension is soft, which makes for a comfortable ride and a quiet motorway cruiser too. The steering is nicely weighted and gives decent feedback, and the motor sends 201bhp to the rear wheels, sufficient boost for a bit of playful slip and 0-62mph in a spritely 7.7sec. The 4 is efficient too: when we took nine EVs on a brutal winter range test, only the MG and Tesla Model Y managed to top 3.0 miles per kWh. The cockpit is spacious enough but the touchscreen\u2019s icons are too small and it\u2019s a bit laggy too.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s also a go-faster XPower flagship, with 429bhp and all-wheel drive. But aside from its rapid acceleration, it\u2019s as one-dimensional to drive as its cosmetic upgrades are understated.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 281 miles; efficiency 3.8 miles per kWh; max DC charging 35 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>SE Long Range unlocks 61.7kWh battery but keeps price just under \u00a330k<\/p>\n

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BMW i5<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Taut chassis; great interior; agreeable range and performance<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Tower-block proportions; not as playful as previous 5-series<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>It\u2019s a non-M 5-series that can cost over \u00a3100k<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Mercedes is yet to smash it with big electric saloons but BMW appears to have cracked the formula. The i5 sits alongside pure petrol and plug-in hybrid versions of the 5-series but doesn\u2019t at all feel like an awkward exercise in shoehorning \u2013 it impresses in all the ways the Mercs disappoint.<\/p>\n

Both entry-level eDrive40 and top-spec M60 are great to drive: tied down, responsive and purposeful, with a gourmand\u2019s taste for B-road bends. It\u2019s not exactly playful, size and weight besting physics in this instance, but immensely satisfying to drive, especially if you\u2019ve stepped out of the wobbly EQE.<\/p>\n

The interior borrows a huge amount from the i7\/7-series \u2013 the good (great seats, a physical infotainment controller, fantastic build quality) and the bad (touchscreen everything else, inexplicable crystal) and cements the 5\u2019s place as more of a replacement for the now departed short-wheelbase 7-series. The estate version is a brilliant additon to the line-up.<\/p>\n

That positioning helps it justify the price; 25 per cent more than a base i4, and after adding a couple of choice options to the top-spec M60 you\u2019ll be knocking on the door of \u00a3100k. It\u2019s good, then, that the rear-driven eDrive40 is the sweeter and more pragmatic choice while still being more than quick enough. You can go faster and further for less, but after driving the i5 you probably won\u2019t want to.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 357 miles; efficiency 3.9 miles per kWh; max DC charging 30 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Rear-driven eDrive40 is a cracker<\/p>\n

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VW ID. 3<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Well engineered beneath the skin<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Pricier than several key rivals<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Interface has been improved, but not enough<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Despite a few annoying quirks, the ID. 3 is a highly recommendable EV hatch. Base 58kWh models are good for over 200 miles without breaking a sweat, while the 77kWh model achieved very nearly 300 miles of range in our testing. If we\u2019d have avoided the motorway a bit more, it\u2019d have done 300-plus with ease.<\/p>\n

Stick to the 58kWh unless you really need the extra range. Its lighter weight helps the ride and handling, while all versions have a polish that\u2019s missing from theoretically similar cars like the BYD Dolphin. That\u2019s both in terms of the driving experience and overall feel of the car inside and out.<\/p>\n

Recent revisions gave a welcome lift in interior quality, so the ID. 3 feels more like it\u2019s worth its asking price, while it\u2019s just as practical as ever. A good all-round electric car.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 269 miles; efficiency 4.36 miles per kWh; max DC charging 32 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Stick to the 58kWh model for better ride and handling plus five seats. Chunkier 77kWh models only seat four, but will do 300 miles on a charge in the real world<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Lucid Air<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Space efficiency; energy efficiency; rock-solid build quality; driving dynamics<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Expensive, and for now only left-hand drive<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Why aren’t all EVs this efficient?<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The arrival of Lucid in Europe coincides with the new \u2018decontented\u2019 two-wheel-drive Pure version; it shrinks the battery capacity down to 88kWh, drops the second motor and culls the price to a more attractive \u20ac85,000.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Air is the same length as the Tesla Model S but narrower, and it’s as roomy as a Mercedes S-Class. There’s a choice of four battery sizes, and rear- or all-wheel drive.<\/p>\n

The ride is smooth, the cornering superb and the pace quite remarkable \u2013 yet you’re always in a bubble of refined, sophisticated calm. It’s a quite remarkable car.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 400 miles (est); efficiency 5.0 miles per kWh (claimed); max DC charging 25 minutes 10-80% (est)<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Pure is plenty<\/p>\n

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Maserati GranCabrio Folgore<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Glorious to look at and very rare \u2013 the golf-club car park will be jealous.<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Paint choices are outrageous and outrageously expensive<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Heavy. Lacks the dynamic ability of its petrol sibling<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Beautiful match-up of Italian styling and whisper-quiet driving \u2013 EVs are made for this. You can definitely feel the weight of it while driving (it\u2019s 2340kg) but the way it carries itself along a road is mesmerising. So calm and collected. It\u2019s a tri-motor set-up (one front, two rear) with plenty of pace and handy 800-volt charging so you won\u2019t need to stop in dingy and very un-Maserati service areas for long.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 280 miles; efficiency 2.8 miles per kWh; max DC charging 20 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>There is only one, a tri-motor with 751bhp. Rose Gold looks amazing<\/p>\n

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VW ID. 7: best estate car<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Huge boot, long range, wafty ride<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Heat pump costs extra<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Still some irritations with the touchscreen<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>We\u2019ve all made a lot of fuss and fanfare about the Buzz, with its retro styling and joyful vibes but, d\u2019you know what? The ID. 7 is the better car. For a start, it\u2019s efficient. Even in real-world use, the slippery shape means that it makes economic use of the energy lurking in its 77 or 86kWh batteries, so that even the chunkier ID. 7 Tourer manages a very decent 373 miles of official range. Sure, the bigger battery ekes that out to a 424-mile WLTP figure, but rapid charging of 200kW means that the longer range isn\u2019t so necessary anyway. More than that, it\u2019s a wafty delight to live with \u2013 whisper quiet, seriously comfy and absolutely massive inside. And it\u2019s not an SUV. Good news all round.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 373 miles; efficiency 4.4 miles per kWh; max DC charging 26 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Stick with the basic Pro Match model; it\u2019s even got massage seats, so it\u2019s not really that basic. Add the interior pack for Harman Kardon audio and upgraded upholstery and seat adjustment<\/p>\n

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Kia EV9: best seven-seater<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Star Wars exterior, Pixar levels of family-friendliness in the cabin<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> 2.5-tonne weight limits the dynamic envelope<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Base \u00a365k price a real test for Kia brand price elasticity<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The Kia EV9 is the best seven-seat electric car on the market. Admittedly most of the rivals are glorified vans but that only enhances the EV9\u2019s ultra-cool, ultra-desirable design. With its branching LED light bars, matte finishes and clean surfacing, it wouldn\u2019t look out of place in the Star Wars universe ferrying Stormtroopers across Tatooine.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a car that excites inside too, with top-notch quality and tech. The spacious interior provides ample legroom, adjustable seating with fold-out legrests and rear climate control, plus plenty of recycled materials. The top-spec S even offers a six-seat configuration, with the ability to swivel the middle chairs to face the rear. Under the floor lies a 99.8 kWh battery with 800-volt architecture, allowing for rapid charging that can give up to 154 miles in 15 minutes \u2013 but you\u2019ll need to find a rare 350kW DC charger.<\/p>\n

The EV9 shines on easy roads with its smooth, well-damped ride. It offers comfort and stability but at 2.5 tonnes it\u2019s no sporty corner-carver. Given the weight we\u2019d avoid the 150kW (200bhp) rear-wheel-drive Air, which takes 9.4sec to toddle up to 62mph from standstill. The more potent all-wheel-drive version (with 379bhp) is far brisker. To drive it\u2019s safe and predictable, but better than a Tesla Model Y with a more compliant ride and less nervy steering. Got a big family and looking to reduce your carbon footprint? The super-practical and comfortable EV9 is an excellent choice.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 313 miles; efficiency 2.73 miles per kWh; max DC charging 18-36 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>GT Line for \u00a373,245, with 21-inch wheels and relaxation seats<\/p>\n

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BMW i7: best large saloon<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Removing engine noise makes a luxurious limo even more so<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Cabin equipment seems to prioritise passengers over the driver; size and weight can make parking and manoeuvring difficult<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>We can be quite literal here. Get a dark colour else that face will be burn your retinas<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>A face only a Predator mother could love hides a very good luxury EV \u2013 there\u2019s enough space to keep the longest-legged of CEOs happy and enough pace to whisk them between meetings. Don\u2019t bother with the hugely powerful M70 as it\u2019s not worth the additional \u00a340k.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 384 miles; efficiency 3.3 miles per kWh; max DC charging 34 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>xDrive60 has more than enough power; M Sport looks slightly less tragic than base spec<\/p>\n

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Renault Megane E-Tech<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Spacious cabin with some clever use of materials; good ride quality<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Not that quick; awkwardly shaped boot<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Only top two trims get a heat pump<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The Megane E-Tech may not have very much to do with any previous Megane \u2013 a long and varied line of humdrum to wildly sporty hatchbacks \u2013 but this all-electric crossover does have a lot to do with Renault\u2019s decades-long tradition of making keenly priced cars that are just that little bit quirkier, cooler and better to drive than they need to be.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 280 miles; efficiency 3.9 miles per kWh; max DC charging 30 minutes 15-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Entry-level Equilibre; only one powertrain available<\/p>\n

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Rolls-Royce Spectre<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> So refined and responsive that you\u2019ll wonder why other Rolls-Royces still have V12s<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> For such a big car, rear passengers really don\u2019t get the room they might expect<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Such a shame that so few people will ever benefit from this brilliant craftsmanship and engineering<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>It\u2019s not difficult to find fault with the general idea of the Rolls-Royce Spectre. A huge, heavy two-door car that costs getting on for half a million pounds is hardly a difficult target. But you\u2019ll find it much harder to find fault with the execution. And that is why this absurd yet glorious coupe from Goodwood is our Best Luxury Car. It\u2019s quiet and sophisticated, but doesn\u2019t seal you off from the outside world; it feels attached to the road, rather than gliding over it like the magic carpet some less sporting luxury cars aim towards. It\u2019s the sort of big, comfortable GT that you\u2019d want to drive across the Alps, just so long as you\u2019ve plotted a route that involves lunch stops and hotels with chargers.<\/p>\n

The cabin is exquisitely finished and a treat for the senses. It\u2019s quite traditional inside, with a version of the BMW iDrive infotainment system lurking behind a well-thought-through array of physical switches and dials. Like combustion-engined Rolls-Royces, this is not a car that asks a lot of the driver \u2013 no need for drive modes or adjustable suspension when you have masses of torque and a well calibrated chassis. We\u2019ve not driven the Spectre back to back with the i7, which shares some of its electronic componentry and know-how, but the Spectre is the one car that outclasses the excellent BMW in a whole bunch of ways that don\u2019t matter.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 329 miles; efficiency 2.6-2.8 miles per kWh; max DC charging 34 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>There\u2019s only one, a 2+2 two-door priced from \u00a3330,000<\/p>\n

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Genesis GV60<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Loads of kit; plush cockpit; handles neatly; drift mode is standard<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Silly \u2018Face Connect\u2019 security tech; Fisher-Price interior design details<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>The nagging feeling that you should have just bought an EV6 for less instead<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The plushest and glitziest sibling to the Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5. Shares almost all the same tech but throws in a few unnecessary extras, like unlocking the car with your face. Still drives well and manages a big range, but spec it carefully.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 321 miles; efficiency 3.7 miles per kWh; max DC charging 18 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>The base RWD Premium is already loaded with toys for \u00a354,105<\/p>\n

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Skoda Enyaq<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Posh interior embarrasses equivalent VW; long range; decent dynamics<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Touchscreen-driven; a few bugs; a bit too sensible<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Optional illuminated grille is as much \u2018Skoda\u2019 as spinning rims<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>It\u2019s a Volkswagen ID. 4, but bigger, cheaper and with additional clever bits. Pretty much the Skoda template we know and love, then, but in this case it also comes with a far nicer interior (fabric trim and light colour options beat black on black on black any day) and better looks. Though opting for the \u2018Crystal Face\u2019 does diminish the latter point.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 348 miles; efficiency 4.1 miles per kWh; max DC charging 29 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Don\u2019t bother with the slinkier but less practical Coupe or the not-a-hot-hatch vRS; 85 Edition has 300+ miles of real-world range for realistic price<\/p>\n

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Porsche Macan Electric<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> One of the best-handling SUVs; interior quality; breadth of powertrains<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Real-world efficiency could be better<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>The prices on that options list<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The electric Porsche Macan shares its new PPE platform with the Audi Q6 e-Tron, so you get ultra-rapid 800-volt charging and a powertrain to suit everyone whether you\u2019re happy with the rear-wheel drive and 355bhp of the base Macan, the 630bhp and all-wheel drive in the Turbo \u2013 or any of the in-between variants. We favour the base car; it\u2019s still more than fast enough, and you get the direct, feelsome steering that Porsche manages so much better than Audi with the Q6. A bit less mass and no drive on the front wheels makes the entry-level, rear-wheel-drive Macan the sweeter-handling car, too.<\/p>\n

Regardless of which model you favour, the Porsche\u2019s interior with its frameless driver read-out and simple yet precise design is one of the best in the class. It\u2019s worth adding the air suspension for the best ride comfort, and be careful with the options, as you can get carried away.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 399 miles; efficiency 3.7 miles per kWh; max DC charging 21 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>The basic rear-wheel-drive Macan with a few select options and some decent winter tyres<\/p>\n

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Lotus Emeya<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Sumptuous interior, comfortable and vivid to drive\u00a0<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Easy to get carried away with options<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>There is something of a Hallowe’en pumpkin about the Emeya\u2019s frowning face\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The Emeya is Lotus\u2019s big, comfy saloon. It\u2019s over 5.1 metres long, which makes it quite a bit chunkier even than a BMW i5, but of course it\u2019s also a Lotus and that comes with serious expectations even of a luxury electric tourer, like this.<\/p>\n

Thankfully, it lives up to them. The Emeya R gets an unholy 900bhp, but the entry-level Emeya and the Emeya S are the real gems. They only have a trifling 603bhp, but a circa 4.0sec 0-62mph is enough for us in 2.5 tonnes of nearly-a-limo, and it\u2019s more the linear deployment of that power, the oily slickness of the steering response and the beautifully controlled air suspension that makes the Emeya feel worthy of the Lotus badge. It really is a joy to drive, and while the Porsche Taycan still has the upper hand for purist handling effervescence, the Lotus is a sumptuous delight whether you\u2019re on your way to the board room, or your next PB lap time.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 379 miles; efficiency 3.5 miles per kWh; max DC charging 20 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Anything but the R<\/p>\n

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Mercedes G580: best off-roader<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Remarkably capable and enjoyable on- and off-roader<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> It can’t perform miracles when the weight\/aero challenge is so steep, leaving it with a poor efficiency figure<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>\u00a3180,860 in the UK, and similarly giddy in other markets<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Merc knew what it was doing when it decided to call its electric G-Class not the EQG but G580, aligning it not with other EQs (general view: they’re okay) but with other G-Wagens (general view: they’re great). Like the rest of the revised G line-up, it’s expensive and not all that roomy, but it is well equipped. And like them, it’s very good.<\/p>\n

That includes off-road as well as on. It weighs 3085kg, so it must be leaving quite a dent in the countryside, but it feels like it’s floating. With four electric motors, a two-speed transmission and all-wheel drive, and suspension as close as the engineers could make it to the rest of the line-up, it’s very much at home in deep ruts, up steep slopes, on sand, mud, anything. There are many mode settings, but the fundamental rightness of the chassis, and the get-you-out-of-anything 859lb ft of torque, make it way overqualified for pretty much anything this side of a round-the-world expedition.<\/p>\n

And it can spin within its own length, which is nice.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 283 miles; efficiency 2.5 miles per kWh; max DC charging 32 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>There’s just the one electric version of the G-Class, strictly speaking the G580 with EQ Technology Edition One. It comes with\u2026 everything<\/p>\n

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Hyundai Inster<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> So cute; delightfully tiny; surprisingly clever; did we mention that it\u2019s cute?<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Only four seats; not as cheap as we\u2019d hoped<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>The Renault 5 is roomier and has even more appeal<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Hyundai is on a roll with the style and innovation of its electric cars, and the Inster is another great example of that. The \u2018pixel\u2019 design language works brilliantly on the tiny Inster, which is based on a kind of Korean equivalent to the Japanese kei-car. The Inster is city focused, of course, with its narrow, short body letting you swing gamely through awkward streets. But it\u2019s also got a long enough range \u2013 either 186 or 221 miles depending on your choice of battery \u2013 and is confident enough on the road to happily cover regular motorway miles.\u00a0<\/p>\n

More than that, in the higher-spec 02 model, Hyundai has managed to squeeze in 50\/50 split sliding seats for rear passengers, and both front seats also fold flat so that you can turn it into a tiny van. The problem is that the Renault 5 is the same price yet can seat five, is faster and roomier, and goes a bit further to a charge, so it makes the Hyundai seem a niche choice. Even so, the Hyundai\u2019s quirkiness, parkour-like wieldiness and innovative interior versatility make it a strong favourite.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 229 miles; efficiency 4.7 miles per kWh; max DC charging 30 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Go for the Inster 02 (which you can only have with the long-range battery) so that you get all the seat cleverness and essential kit<\/p>\n

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11<\/span><\/h2>\n

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BMW i4<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> A better steer than the Tesla Model 3<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Pricier and much less efficient<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Optional 20-inch wheels knock 50 miles of range from the M50<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Essentially a battery-powered 4-series Gran Coupe, the BMW i4 is a Tesla Model 3 rival that\u2019s well worth considering. What it lacks in range and efficiency it makes up for in punchy performance, driving dynamics and usability, although for most the Model 3 is the more sensible option.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 365 miles; efficiency 3.9 miles per kWh; max DC charging 31 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>The 35 could do with a bigger battery and the M50 is pricey and inefficient. We\u2019d go for the eDrive40 for just under \u00a360k<\/p>\n

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Audi e-Tron GT<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Superb blend of comfort, speed and capability<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> It’s not a sports car, more of a GT with cramped rear seats<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>It’s not cheap<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The RS Performance version is the most powerful Audi production car ever. But then again, the new entry-level S model has more power than the last-generation RS. EVs, eh, what are they like?<\/p>\n

The gains include more range, thanks to a bigger battery (now a net 97kWh), and sophisticated new air suspension. The upgrades are essentially the same as the Porsche Taycan has also recently enjoyed.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 378 miles; 3.4 miles per kWh; max DC charging 18 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>The S in basic spec is all you need<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Hyundai Ioniq 5<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Great interior ambience, with loads of space and neat details<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Not the biggest boot considering this is a chunky car<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>All that bonging and beeping can get annoying<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The Ioniq 5 is that rare thing: a striking-looking retro-futurist car that sells well. But it\u2019s in fact the interior that\u2019s the greatest achievement: airy, spacious, clad in some lovely fabrics and very occupant-friendly, if slightly given to tech overkill. Dodge the expensive camera mirrors, but opt for the heat pump if you can, and regard the N as a distinct model: actually this is modern, enjoyable family transport, lively but not particularly rapid, and very efficient once you acquire the necessary smoothness.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 295-315 miles; efficiency 3.45 miles per kWh; max DC charging 18 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>N is sensational as a hot hatch, but for the regular Ioniq 5 the entry-level Premium spec but Long Range battery makes most sense<\/p>\n

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Kia EV6: best mid-size hatch<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Design inside and out; efficient performance; it\u2019s practical and good value<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Kia\u2019s rather long waiting list<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>The high-powered GT isn\u2019t as good as we wanted it to be<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>It\u2019s not only the best (quite large) mid-size electric hatch, but one of the best EVs you can buy full stop. Kia has nailed it with the EV6, crafting something that\u2019s the right size and has the right range for the right amount of money \u2013 no wonder there continues to be a lengthy waiting list for it.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a great place to spent time, with one of the most robust, modern and premium-feeling interiors Kia\u2019s ever produced, comfortable seats and plenty of standard technology. Like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Genesis GV60, you can even power things or even charge another EV with the EV6\u2019s vehicle-to-load technology.<\/p>\n

Your range starts from about \u00a345k for an entry-level Air model, which brings a good amount of kit and a good range to boot. But if you want a heat pump \u2013 a key bit of additional tech that\u2019ll help your EV6\u2019s battery survive winter a bit better \u2013 you need to step up to GT-Line. There\u2019s also a flagship EV6 GT that\u2019s bristling with performance and aggro looks, but all of that extra shove means a massive price and withering efficiency.<\/p>\n

Go for a more sensible one, though, and you\u2019ll have an electric car that can do around 300 miles on a charge, and is capable of extremely quick charging speeds when you have access to the most potent chargers on the UK network. Overall, Kia\u2019s nailed the brief of providing a smooth, clever, neatly dressed and packaged electric car that doesn\u2019t cost the earth.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 328 miles; efficiency 3.77 miles per kWh; max DC charging 18 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Sweet spot is the RWD GT-Line with the handy, winter-ready heat pump<\/p>\n

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Tesla Model 3: best mid-size saloon<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Constantly refreshed; constantly among the best EVs<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Even fewer conventional controls. Indicators on the steering wheel, anyone?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Panel gaps that\u2019ll swallow Elon\u2019s ego<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Although the Tesla Model 3 has long been one of the easiest electric cars to recommend, the recent-ish facelift gives us even more reasons to be cheerful. Tweaks to the styling and aero help eke out a bit more range, despite the motors and batteries being unchanged.<\/p>\n

The interior gets reworked with a crisper touchscreen and a greater feeling of quality, although there are even fewer physical controls than before. Main beam and indicators are now controlled by touch-sensitive icons on the steering wheel, with virtually everything else done via the touchscreen or voice. The kids will love the new rear screen, with Netflix, Disney+ and You Tube plumbed in.<\/p>\n

You won\u2019t find Taycan levels of fun and involvement here, although it is good to drive. The suspension has a firm, well-controlled edge that allows the Model 3 to corner quickly and deploy its reserves of power easily, and the steering feels razor sharp.<\/p>\n

For the moment there\u2019s the single-motor version, the Long Range dual-motor and the Performance. They don’t just accelerate quickly \u2013 they’re among the fastest cars to charge, too. A sub-30 minute 10-80 per cent time is nothing to be sniffed at, and it\u2019s likely you\u2019ll actually see figures like that. Rather than the patchy public charging network, you\u2019ll be able to use Tesla\u2019s Superchargers which are more abundant and generally faster.<\/p>\n

And the best bit? The range now starts at less than \u00a340k, or \u00a350k if you want the dual-motor. Brilliant value.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 390 miles; efficiency 4.0 miles per kWh; max DC charging 27 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Entry-level single-motor less than \u00a340k, but we\u2019d take a dual-motor Long Range for \u00a310k more<\/p>\n

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6<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Polestar 3: best large SUV<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Lovely cabin; loads of space; surprisingly fun to drive hard<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Not cheap; touchscreen usability isn\u2019t brilliant<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Hazard-warning-light icon right next to the drive-mode shortcut\u2026<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The Polestar 3 sits on the same platform as the new Volvo EX90; it\u2019s a big, plush luxury SUV that\u2019s intended to cater to those wanting a more sporting offering. It\u2019s five-seat only (unlike the EX90) but a clever design has squeezed in masses of rear headroom despite a lower roofline than most SUV alternatives. Which also helps to lower the centre of gravity and make the Polestar 3 feel appealingly responsive by SUV standards, although the toque-vectoring diff at the rear plays its part, and 483bhp streaming from twin electric motors in the Long Range Dual Motor also helps.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s one of those unexpectedly fun cars: very refined and classy inside, of course, and standard air suspension helps it to tick the cushy and practical boxes, but also involving when you want it to be.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 390 miles; efficiency 3.1 miles per kWh; max DC charging 30 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>There\u2019s a single-motor model that goes further and costs less, but it\u2019s quite a bit slower, so pick your priority \u2013 range and cost, or pace and all-wheel drive. The Performance pack isn\u2019t worth the money<\/p>\n

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Renault Scenic E-Tech: best family car<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Good value; long range; pleasant to drive; looks smart inside and out<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Sometimes lumpy ride; poor rear visibility<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>The boot is very deep; but not actually that big, and you have to pay extra for a variable floor<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The Scenic E-Tech is another of Renault\u2019s reborn icons. There are two batteries offering a range of either 260 or 379 miles, both of which are great value for a spacious 4.5-metre-long family SUV-hatchback-MPV-crossover thing like this. It\u2019s also got a rather smart interior with lots of lovely textiles, a big touchscreen with Google maps and software built-in, and even a centre rear armrest with charging sockets and fold-out phone holders.<\/p>\n

Our only niggle is that we\u2019d like sliding rear seats and generally a bit more versatility to the Scenic\u2019s interior, which is spacious yet doesn\u2019t really have any practicality tricks. You even have to pay extra to get a variable boot floor. Nonetheless, we\u2019ll forgive it because the Scenic\u2019s rivals are no more imaginative on the practicality front, and the Renault is the comfiest, most generously equipped, best-value long-range family EV in a very crowded class.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 379 miles; efficiency 3.7 miles per kWh; max DC charging 40 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Go for the big battery in techno trim. Avoid Iconic if you\u2019ve got young kids; it gets pale, coarse-weave upholstery that your little darlings will immediately press chocolate into<\/p>\n

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Kia EV3: best compact SUV<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Roomy and clever interior; funky looks; great value for such long range<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Air trim feels cheap inside<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>That weird climate-control screen<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The EV3 is basically a shrunken EV9, and there\u2019s a lot that\u2019s right about that. So much so that it\u2019s our favourite compact family SUV. For a start, it\u2019s virtually on price parity with comparable petrol cars if you go for the 270-mile model, but even the big-battery, 375-mile car is great value \u2013 and the cheapest way you can get into a car with that kind of touring range.<\/p>\n

It’s not all about money, though; the EV3 is a clever family car. With loads of space in a fairly compact 4.3-metre body, this is Kia\u2019s answer to the VW ID. 3, and it stacks up well with a bigger 460-litre boot and roomy back seats. It\u2019s got some neat tricks, too; high-spec cars even get an airplane-style tray table that pulls out of the centre console. Which is a bit unnecessary, but nice to have. It has all of the space, tech, comfort and usefulness you want of a family car \u2013 and it\u2019s slick and confident to drive, too. Nice.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 375 miles; efficiency 4.2 miles per kWh; max DC charging 31 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>The 270-mile-range car is brilliant value but most will want the longer-range option. GT-Line is our pick for value-to-comfort goodness<\/p>\n

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Porsche Taycan<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Fast, responsive, fluid; and recent revisions have made it better in every way<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Range and efficiency have improved, but there’s room for more<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>That Porsche options list can still drain your wallet<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>Hold on a second: last year’s winner knocked down to third spot\u2026 by a funny little hatchback? Has the world gone mad, or has the Taycan taken a turn for the worse, or what?<\/p>\n

The Porsche’s seeming demotion shouldn’t be read as anything other than praise for the astonishing Renault, and indeed the astonishing Hyundai. There’s only room for one winner, and the 5 is it.<\/p>\n

In what sense is the Renault better than the Porsche? It’s comparing apples and oranges. It’s not that the Porsche is so much more expensive than the Renault, or that it can easily feel too big on certain roads. It’s not that the Taycan has only evolved a bit, whereas the 5 has come flying out of the starting blocks.<\/p>\n

So what is it? The Taycan remains brilliant, still swatting away anything that even thinks about coming close to its core competences of power, refinement, comfort and a very high level of driver involvement. The Renault is differently brilliant, and more of a surprise, and a phenomenal achievement from a car maker that has the odd miss among the hits, and it will make more of a positive difference to the daily lives of more people.<\/p>\n

Would we rather have a 5 over a Taycan? That depends on an awful lot of variables. But here’s what we’d really like: both.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range: 326-373 miles; efficiency 2.87-3.27 miles per kWh; max DC charging 18 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Trio of bodies (saloon, estate, softroader) and huge choice of powertrains, all desirable, but you still can’t go wrong with the best-of-all-worlds GTS, in Sport Turismo guise<\/p>\n

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Hyundai Ioniq 5 N: best performance car<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> Raucous yet surprisingly easy to live with; good value if you view it as a practical BMW M3 rival<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Breadth of configurability takes some getting used to<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>Interior quality could be better<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N reminds us of the Nissan GT-R. It has that same, slightly demented but endlessly lovable aggression to the way it bullies nonchalantly through corners at improbable speeds.<\/p>\n

For all that, the Ioniq 5 N is more notable for being playful and engaging, as well as stupidly capable. This is a 641bhp (601bhp when not in \u2018N Grin\u2019 full-bore overtake mode) electric hyper-hatch that you can make fully front-wheel drive, or fully rear-wheel drive. You can make it sound like a jet fighter, a computer game, or a good old-fashioned petrol engine that pops and bangs on the over-run (it doesn\u2019t have an over-run, obviously). You can change gears (although there are no real gears, either) and bounce off the redline (nope, no real rev limit). This is a level of configurability that only an electric car can offer, and the Ioniq 5 N is unashamed about making the most of that.<\/p>\n

But Hyundai hasn\u2019t forgotten the critical stuff; the mechanical bits that make it drive beautifully. The tautly-sprung yet well damped suspension, talkative steering, a front end that feels nailed to the road\u2026 This is one of those cars that generally sounds horribly complicated and falsified when described, but trust us on this: the Ioniq 5 N is the best performance electric car out there. That\u2019s what all our testers \u2013 even the cynical ones \u2013 thought after driving it.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 278 miles; efficiency 3.4 miles per kWh; max DC charging 20 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>There is only one Ioniq 5 N<\/p>\n

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Renault 5: best compact hatch + best electric car<\/h3>\n

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THE GOOD:<\/span><\/strong> The way it looks, the way it drives, surprisingly practical, the price\u2026 You need more?!<\/p>\n

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THE BAD:<\/strong> Fiddly gear selector stalk; no frunk<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY: <\/strong><\/span>What ugly? Just look at it<\/p>\n

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NEED TO KNOW: <\/strong><\/span>The Renault 5 E-Tech is an absolute gem, and has come out of 2024\u2019s refreshing turn towards more affordable EVs as king of the whole bunch. It\u2019s usefully compact at just under 4.0 metres long yet also gets five doors, a usable rear bench (a couple of kids will be absolutely fine) and a surprisingly roomy boot.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s the choice of a 40kWh LFP or 52kWh li-ion NMC battery; we\u2019d go for the bigger battery as it brings a range of 255 miles as well as slightly faster charging. And you\u2019ll want to make use of it, too, as the 5 is peachy to drive. It\u2019s fairly lightweight, at under 1500kg, and that pays off with tidy handling and cushy ride comfort, while the fast steering rack and 10.3-metre turning circle make it feel satisfyingly zippy about town or on a fast road, while it\u2019s confident and laid-back everywhere else.<\/p>\n

The real joy of the Renault 5 is that it ticks those oh-so-sensible boxes, but it\u2019s also a car that you want just for the sake of wanting one. It\u2019s an everyday, affordable EV that even die-hard purists mutter about with a tinge of yearning. It\u2019s a common-sense budget EV that\u2019s also aspirational. For that reason it\u2019s our best compact hatch, and our overall favourite electric car. Yes, good enough to depose the Taycan from the top spot, which is quite some achievement given how much we like the Porsche.<\/p>\n

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KEY DATA:<\/strong><\/span> Range 255 miles; efficiency 4.77 miles per kWh; max DC charging 35 minutes 10-80%<\/p>\n

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THE ONE TO BUY: <\/strong>Mid-spec techno, which gets the \u20185\u2019 charging indicator on the bonnet and other useful bits of kit, plus the option of the bigger, \u2018comfort range\u2019 battery<\/p>\n

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