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These are the top ten electric cars on sale in 2024 as reviewed by Green Car Guide. Whether you want a spacious estate, a two-seater convertible, or something that drives like a rally car, all these models are now available with zero tailpipe emissions. As well as being excellent all-round products, all of our top ten EVs have to offer an outstanding driving experience!
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 N is a comfortable, refined family hatchback – until you press the buttons that turn it into a crazy 650 PS electric rally car…
Model/Engine size: Hyundai IONIQ 5 N 84 kWh 650 PS AWD
Fuel: Electric
Electric driving range (WLTP): 278 miles
Maximum rapid ultra-charging rate: 263 kW
SUMMARY
Comfortable electric family hatchback…
Until you press the buttons to turn it into a raucous rally car
650 PS driving experience accompanied by simulated engine noise and gear changes
The most engaging electric driver’s car that you can buy
The MG two-seater convertible sports car is back in the form of the Cyberster – and this time it’s electric!
Model/Engine size: MG Cyberster Trophy
Fuel: Electric
Electric driving range (WLTP): 316 miles
Maximum rapid charging rate (DC): 144 kW
SUMMARY
The first electric two-seater convertible sports car (excluding the Tesla Roadster)
Rear-wheel drive or higher performance all-wheel drive options
Fun sports car driving experience
Dramatic scissor doors
The BMW i5 Touring is a highly desirable, spacious all-electric estate that offers stylish looks, a high-tech interior, and a driving experience that’s both extremely comfortable and rewarding.
Model/Engine size: BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro Touring
Fuel: Electric
Electric driving range (WLTP): 328 miles
Maximum rapid charging rate: 205 kW
SUMMARY
Stylish looks
Spacious
Excellent ride quality
Rewarding driving experience
The Lotus Eletre ‘hyper-SUV’ offers huge performance, amazing body control, a long driving range, ultra-rapid charging, stunning design inside and out, and lots of space – just don’t expect all that to be delivered in a small, lightweight sports car package.
Model/Engine size: Lotus Eletre S
Fuel: Electric
Electric driving range (WLTP): Up to 373 miles (308 miles for test car)
Maximum ultra-rapid charging rate: 350 kW
SUMMARY
Stunning design
Huge performance
Amazing body control
Long driving range, ultra-rapid 350kW charging
The Polestar 3 is an impressive-looking crossover SUV, offering lots of performance, all-wheel drive, a long driving range, and a spacious interior.
Model/Engine size: Polestar 3 Long range Dual motor with Performance pack Launch Edition
Fuel: Electric
Electric driving range (WLTP): 348 miles with Performance pack
Maximum rapid charging rate: 250 kW
SUMMARY
Concept car looks
Spacious interior
Lots of performance
Long official driving range
The BMW i4 is a 4 Series Gran Coupe hatchback that’s also electric, and now there’s a new variant, the i4 eDrive35, which makes the i4 more affordable by having a smaller battery.
Model/Engine size: BMW i4 eDrive35 M Sport
Fuel: Electric
Electric driving range (WLTP): 276 − 288 miles
Maximum ultra-rapid charging rate: 180 kW
SUMMARY
Lower price than the i4 eDrive40
Despite being the new entry-level variant, the eDrive35 is still excellent to drive
Functional and high-tech cabin
Smaller battery means less range than the eDrive40
The Kia EV9 ‘Air’ is a rear-wheel drive variant of the electric seven-seat SUV, offering a driving range of up to 349 miles and a very comfortable and refined driving experience.
Model/Engine size: Kia EV9 Air RWD 7-seater
Fuel: Electric
Electric driving range (WLTP): 349 miles
Maximum rapid charging rate: 250 kW
SUMMARY
Large seven-seat all-electric SUV
‘Air’ model is rear-wheel drive
Electric driving range of up to 349 miles
Excellent driving experience
We’ve already driven the Kia EV6 GT in prototype form, but now we’ve had the chance to test the production car on the sort of roads that the 577 bhp all-wheel drive performance powertrain was designed for.
Model/Engine size: Kia EV6 GT 77.4 kWh AWD
Fuel: Electric
Electric driving range (WLTP): 263 miles
Maximum ultra-rapid charging rate: 233 kW
SUMMARY
Most of the qualities of the standard Kia EV6 are retained
Extra performance added: 577 bhp and 0-62 mph in 3.5 seconds
All-wheel drive
Firm ride quality, although improved compared to prototype
The smart #3 is a coupe version of the smart #1 SUV; it looks sportier than the #1, and with a 0-62 mph acceleration time of 3.7 seconds in the case of the BRABUS model, it’s fast, and huge fun to drive.
Model/Engine size: smart #3 BRABUS
Fuel: Electric
Electric driving range (WLTP): 258 miles
Maximum rapid charging rate: 150 kW
SUMMARY
Fast (0-62 mph in 3.7 seconds)
Fun (sharp steering)
Grippy (all-wheel drive)
Engaging (virtual engine noise)
The Audi e-tron GT – and the Porsche Taycan, which is based on the same platform – has been updated, now with a longer range and faster charging, but its party trick remains an intoxicating cocktail of raw performance and engaging handling.
Model/Engine size: Audi S e-tron GT
Fuel: Electric
Electric driving range (WLTP): 374 miles
Maximum rapid charging rate: 320 kW
Performance-focused driving experience
Engaging handling and excellent body control
Longer driving range of up to 374 miles
Faster charging
