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If you’re considering buying an EV here are our Top 10 Electric Cars. There’s a variety of sizes, prices, and electric driving ranges, so there should be something to suit everyone. All have zero tailpipe emissions, all have low running costs and all will benefit from a zero company car tax Benefit in Kind (BIK) rate from April 2020.
The Audi e-tron is the first all-electric offering from the brand and it’s very capable, desirable and practical.
Electric driving range: 241 miles (WLTP)
Price: From £59,185
Read the full Audi e-tron review
The BMW i3, especially in i3s form, aims to provide a sporty EV driving experience, helped by the rear-wheel drive, lightweight chassis.
Electric driving range: 188 miles (WLTP)
Price: i3 from £33,025 (after the UK government’s £3,000 Plug-in Car Grant)
The Hyundai KONA Electric is a game changer: it offers a 279 mile electric range for a shade over £30,000 – and it’s excellent to drive.
Electric driving range: 279 miles (WLTP)
Price: Kona Electric range from £29,900 (after the UK government’s £3,000 Plug-in Car Grant)
NOTE – 39 kWh version offers 180 mile range
Read the full Hyundai KONA Electric Review
The Jaguar I-PACE offers zero emissions, a dynamic driving experience, a great-looking and practical body style, and of course performance – so is this the ultimate all-round green driver’s car?
Electric driving range: 292 miles (WLTP)
Price: From £63,925
Read the full Jaguar I-PACE Review
The Kia e-Niro has an official 282 mile WLTP electric driving range, a practical, compact crossover-style body, and it’s relatively affordable: it’s another game changer from the rapidly progressing Hyundai & Kia corporations.
Electric driving range: 282 miles (WLTP)
Price: £34,995 (after the UK government’s £3,000 Plug-in Car Grant)
Read the full Kia e-Niro Review
The new Nissan LEAF has more mainstream styling and a longer driving range compared to the previous model, together with all of the usual benefits of electric vehicles such as zero emissions and an extremely refined driving experience.
Electric driving range: 168 miles (WLTP)
Price: From £26,845 (after the UK government’s £3,000 Plug-in Car Grant)
NOTE – 62 kWh version offers 239 mile range
Read the full Nissan LEAF Review
The all-electric Renault ZOE is good to drive and the Z.E.40 model now comes with a range of 186 miles (WLTP); along with a competitive price compared to some other EVs, it’s a practical and attractive proposition for many motorists.
Electric driving range: 186 miles (WLTP)
Price: From £26,195 including battery (after the UK government’s £3,000 Plug-in Car Grant)
NOTE – New 52 kWh version offers 242 mile range
Read the full Renault ZOE Review
It’s been on sale in America for a while, but the Model 3 has only made it to the UK relatively recently, but with a range of up to 348 miles and prices starting from £38,900, it’s already proving to be a sales hit.
Electric driving range: 348 miles (WLTP) (Long Range version)
Price: From £40,490 (after the UK government’s £3,000 Plug-in Car Grant)
NOTE – ‘Standard Range Plus’ version offers 258 mile range
Read the full Tesla Model 3 Review
The Tesla Model S was outstanding when it first appeared, but it’s still ahead of the EV crowd in many ways today.
Electric driving range: 375 miles (WLTP estimate) (Long Range version)
Price: From £82,190
NOTE – Standard Range version: Tesla estimates WLTP range is 280 miles.
Read the full Tesla Model S Review
Tesla brings more disruptive technology to the car industry with the Model X all-electric, all-wheel drive SUV, with a range of around 300 miles, 150mph+ top speed and 0-60mph in sub-5 seconds – and of course zero tailpipe emissions.
Electric driving range: 315 miles (WLTP estimate) (Long Range version)
Price: From £87,190
NOTE – Standard Range version: Tesla estimates WLTP range as 230 miles.
