MG ZS EV Review
Our Rating 4/5 Pros Long range Great tech Excellent price Cons Average drive quality Some cheap interior plastic Top spec not worth extra The most affordable electric SUV The high starting price of most electric vehicles remains a big barrier for many to make the switch to an electric car. The clearest exception to this rule is MG. Thanks to this rejuvenated brand offering the most affordable electric SUV in the MG ZS EV, and the most affordable electric [...]
MG5 EV Review
Our Rating 4/5 Pros Affordable price Great range Good ride quality Cons Design a little bland Cabin feels slightly 90s Limits on standard tech The affordable electric estate This is the most affordable electric estate car available in the UK. By miles. It’s has a long range, comes with an impressive 7yr/80,000 mile warranty, and is suitably spacious inside. And yet it costs the same as a Fiat 500, which is considerably smaller (and offers 50 miles less range). [...]
Citroën ë-C4 Review
Our Rating 4/5 Pros Extremely comfortable Smooth ride Stylish design Cons Range isn't amazing Competitors can be cheaper Not the zippiest option An EV that offers zen The new Citroen e-C4 is an electric version of the new C4. A five-door family hatchback, but with a higher-riding position (and cladding around the wheel arches and bumpers) to give it some SUV characteristics. However this EV isn’t for off-road shenanigans, instead it’s more about relaxation. Citroen avoided the electric car [...]
Hyundai Bayon Review
Our Rating 4/5 Pros Efficient engine Excellent tech Pleasingly spacious Cons Some engine noise Standard driving feel Some standard interior plastics A small SUV that's big on efficiency Crossovers are popular. Manufacturers have realised that people like driving in a high position, but might not want a huge car, which is why more and more of these formidable yet compact models are being launched. Hyundai has joined the party, with the mild hybrid Hyundai Bayon. It's the smallest SUV [...]
Peugeot e-2008 Review
Our Rating 4/5 Pros Stylish design Excellent interior Great to drive Cons Mid-electric range Top trims expensive Not obviously an electric car An electric SUV with style Peugeot have a superb selection of cars, in different shapes and sizes, and offered in petrol, diesel, hybrid, and electric. The Peugeot e-2008 is perhaps one of the most exciting choices on offer, as a modern all-electric, compact family SUV. The Peugeot e-2008 retains the same sleek styling as the standard car [...]
Vauxhall Corsa-e Review
Our Rating 4/5 Pros Good electric range Fast charging Well-equipped Cons Price isn't as accessible for all. Firm suspension The interior isn't exceptional An electric car with a reduced price The Vauxhall Corsa has played a very important part in the UK for almost 30 years, offering affordable, practical, and fun driving to the many. Now in its fifth generation, it’s more popular than ever, as the country's best-selling car. While it's still available as a petrol or diesel [...]
MINI Electric Shadow Edition Review
Our Rating 4/5 Pros Fun to drive Great performance Upmarket interior Cons Limited range Pricey in this trim Not as "practical" as some other small EVs Mini Electric meets special edition Mini have been masters at the 'special edition' over the years, and now that's being brought into the Mini Electric range too. The Mini Electric was introduced last year and hailed as fun to drive while being reasonably priced, thanks to a modest battery to make it accessible, [...]
BMW i3 Review
Our Rating 4/5 Pros Good to drive Stylish design Upmarket interior Cons Limited range A strict four-seater A bit pricey A classic electric car The BMW i3 has been a hugely successful electric car for BMW, by kickstarting the brand’s electrified ‘i’ brand, and in its subsequent sales. Since its launch in 2013, more than 165,000 have been produced, and with its funky styling and cool interior, the BMW i3 has held its appeal exceptionally well, especially with improvements [...]
Volkswagen ID.3 Review
Our Rating 4.5 Pros Superb electric range Enjoyable to drive Smart design Cons Back window visibility limited Interior quality limited in places Boot space isn't huge Serious range The Volkswagen ID.3 has proved to be very popular so far, from 1st Edition models, to Pro Performance models, all with a 58kWh battery, and the Pro version offering a very respectable range of up to 263 miles, with an accessible price tag. Now the new Volkswagen ID.3 Tour Pro S [...]
Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Review
Our Rating 4.5 Pros Whopping performance Smooth ride quality Great interior and tech Cons A bit pricey Not especially sharp to drive Tricky safety tech Primed for performance Using the Mustang name for an electric SUV was always going to be controversial. And while there are still some sceptics, anyone that's got behind the wheel of the Mustang Mach-E has soon come around to the idea. And Ford is taking things up a notch with the launch of a [...]
CUPRA Born Review
Our Rating 4/5 Pros Great range Pleasing performance Inviting interior Cons Slightly firm ride Touch-sensitive buttons awkward Not a hardcore hot hatch A VW ID.3 with a little individuality The new CUPRA Born is named after the El Born barrio of Barcelona, and while its exterior style is inspired by Iberian energy and individuality, underneath it's essentially identical to the Volkwagen ID.3. As with the VW ID.3, the CUPRA Born is a five-door all-electric hatchback, with exactly the same [...]
BMW iX3 Review
Our Rating 4.5 Pros Excellent range Swish interior Refined look and feel Cons Slower than some rivals No four-wheel-drive May look standard to some Classic looks with a long range BMW has a host of new EVs on offer, and while the more radical-looking i4 and iX are grabbing the headlines, it's perhaps the BMW iX3 that will appeal most widely to your average buyer. That's because it has a more classic and conventional look and feel than its [...]
BMW i4 Review
Our Rating 4.5 Pros Superb performance Luxurious comfort Tech-laden interior Cons Some M models drive better Compromised rear space Comes at a premium price Powerful and smooth BMW is rapidly expanding its range of electric ‘i’ models, with the new BMW iX SUV, and the more conventional iX3 SUV, but perhaps the most eagerly-awaited is this, the BMW i4, in a body style that BMW is so well known for. It possesses authentic and powerful BMW driving attributes, that [...]
Audi Q4 e-tron Review
Our Rating 4.5 Pros Excellent range Sophisticated interior Good to drive Cons Comes at a premium cost Not the most spacious Unsettled low-speed ride An electric moment Audi is the UK's third-biggest-selling car brand, releasing its second-best-selling model, as an all-electric, with a range up to 317 miles. This is a big moment for the brand, and it could help the British public in the next step to EV adoption. The Q4 e-tron has three powertrain options, which use [...]
BMW iX Review
Our Rating 4.5 Pros Excellent range High quality interior Lots of standard equipment Cons Relatively expensive Looks may not be for everyone M Sport option bumps up price An engineering achievement BMW really hit the ground running when it came to electrified vehicles. There was the eye-catching i8 hybrid sports car and, but it was the smaller i3 which really put the company on the EV map. With a smart interior and a great powertrain, it was the premium [...]