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- Tesla Model 3. Our pick: RWD 4dr Auto. 0-62mph: 6.1 sec. CO2 emissions: 0g/km. Seats: 5. Boot: 594 litres. Reliability. Safety. Costs. Quality. Performance. Strengths. Fast and reliable charging via Tesla's Supercharger network.
- Volkswagen ID Buzz. Reliability. Safety. Costs. Quality. Performance. Strengths. Pleasant to drive with a comfortable ride. Hugely practical. Strong resale values. Weaknesses.
- Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo. Driving. Interior. Practicality. Buying & Owning. Strengths. Incredible point-to-point pace. More spacious rear seats than in the coupé.
- BMW i4. Our pick: 250kW eDrive40 M Sport 83.9kWh 5dr Auto. 0-62mph: 5.7 sec. CO2 emissions: 0g/km. Seats: 5. Boot: 470 litres. Insurance group: 36E. Driving. Interior.
- Hyundai Ioniq 5 – best for design appeal. Pros Futuristic styling conceals SUV bulk, good passenger space, solid performance. Cons Charging speed slower than expected, average range, compromised ride.
- Mercedes-Benz EQS – best for on-board technology. Pros Hyperscreen is huge, massive 441-mile range, great overtaking ability. Cons Questionable interior quality, claustrophobic-feeling cabin, Hyperscreen isn’t for everyone.
- Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV – best for ride comfort. Pros Remarkable comfort, impressive refinement. Cons Interior isn’t up to the standard expected of a six-figure luxury SUV, brakes don’t provide much confidence.
- MG 4 EV – best for value. Pros Priced on a par with the Volkswagen Golf, better to drive than bargain billing suggests, practical. Cons Interior materials don’t feel very resilient, driver assistance systems frustrate.
- Are Electric Cars Environmentally Friendly?
- Are Electric Cars Reliable?
- How Much Do Electric Cars Cost to Tax?
- Which Electric Cars Have The Longest range?
- The UK Electric Car Market: History and Future
Electric cars have zero exhaust or tailpipe emissions so they don’t produce the localised NOx and particulate emissions that have a damaging effect on air quality in urban areas. However, the overall environmental credentials of an electric car depend greatly on the source of the electricity used to charge it. As the energy mix of the National Grid...
Electric cars are still selling in relatively small numbers and we haven’t seen enough of them doing significant mileages to make a firm judgement on reliability. What we do know is that EVs have fewer moving parts than conventional cars and there’s little evidence from hybrid or electric cars that battery performance degrades substantially with us...
Pure-electric cars are free to tax until April 2025. You need to go through the process of taxing your electric vehicle although you won’t be required to pay anything. After this deadline, EVs will face a yearly VED charge.
With ever-improving battery technology, electric cars are increasing their ranges. The MG4 is one of the more affordable EVs but it still has an official range of up to 323 miles, which should be plenty for most drivers. At the other end of the scale, pricier models such as the Mercedes EQS and Tesla Model S can offer well over 400 miles. Check out...
Electric cars have been around for well over a century but it’s only recently that they’ve started to gain a market foothold. In the early noughties, the Reva G-Wiz led the electric car craze, although that model hardly qualified as a car at all, as it was classed as a quadricycle. It used basic lead-acid batteries, similar to the electric milk flo...
- Porsche Taycan. Best for buyers wanting the Porsche of EVs. Pros: Sublime to drive, rapid charging, familiar Porsche controls. Cons: The shooting brakes aren’t as roomy as you’d like.
- Hyundai Ioniq 5. Best for EV owners who want to stand out from the crowd. Pros: Postmodern style, space onboard, long range. Cons: It’s a supersized hatchback – much bigger than it looks in pics.
- Kia EV6. Best for families wanting performance and long range. Pros: Modern style, choice of battery sizes, sweet to drive. Cons: Design not quite as crisp as sister brand Hyundai’s.
- BMW i4. Best for those wanting an electric 3-series. Pros: Trademark BMW dynamics intact, interior tech won’t scare you. Cons: Is it too anonymous? Forget about the BMW i3, i8 or the iX – the BMW i4 is an altogether different approach to electric power.
- Volkswagen ID.3. The ID.3 will change the way you think about Volkswagen. And, the brand hopes, it'll change the way you think about affordable electric cars.
- Tesla Model 3. Before the Model 3, Tesla earned a reputation for building new cars in a high price bracket, but this model is designed to shift more units to the masses.
- Nissan LEAF. Since its release in 2011, Nissan have continued to tweak charging times and driving range on the LEAF to offer a family car that’s both practical and cheap to run.
- Mercedes-Benz EQA. Mercedes’ first fully electric compact SUV packs all the elegance we’ve come to expect from the German manufacturers into a new distinctive silhouette.
Jun 7, 2024 · The best electric cars are just as good as their petrol or diesel rivals. Which? experts round up the top electric cars to buy in the UK. You'll also find out what their real range is, compared to electric car manufacturer claims.
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Volvo EX30. “The audited CO2 footprint of a base-model EX30 out of the factory is only 18 tonnes; not much more than many petrol rivals. The UK electricity it uses to drive for an 8,000-mile ...
