Hatchback

A former motorsport team and independent tuning company, Abarth has long&nbsp;produced high performance versions of Fiat's cars.

In recent years, Abarth has been established&nbsp;as a standalone brand – in the same way that Citroën split off its DS luxury division several years ago. However, the major difference is that DS cars look completely different from the Citroëns on which they’re based, whereas Abarths rely on bodykits and big wheels to mark them out.

The Abarth 500e is a sporty version of the Fiat 500 Electric, whilst the Abarth 595 is a beefed-up version of the older Fiat 500 hatchback.

ABARTH

Say hello to the Abarth 500e&nbsp;– the most significant hot hatchback since the Simca 1100 TI&nbsp;kick-started the genre back in 1973.

A bold claim, perhaps. But the Abarth 500e is arguably the first hot hatch powered by electrons rather than petrol or diesel, and it's out to prove a point. Chiefly, that&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">electric cars</a> can be just as fun as their petrol-powered counterparts.

To help with that, it's available in both hatchback and&nbsp;convertible&nbsp;forms, and benefits from a more powerful motor than the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/fiat/500/hatchback/review/n84">Electric Fiat 500</a>&nbsp;(which it's based on). That gets it from&nbsp;0-62mph more quickly&nbsp;than the petrol-powered <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/abarth/595/hatchback/review/n17259">Abarth 595</a>.

Straight-line pace is only one element, though – handling is of just as much importance. In that department, the 500e benefits from bespoke suspension, wider wheels and tyres, and specially developed rear brake discs.

Rivals? Well, the Abarth 500e and 500e Convertible don't&nbsp;have many, but you might also be considering the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/cupra/born/hatchback/review/n23703">Cupra Born</a>, the MG4 EV XPower or the Brabus version of the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/smart/1/estate/review/n25016">Smart #1</a>. Read on to find out whether they're good enough to compete with the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/hot-hatches/n17005">best hot hatches</a>...

The Abarth 500e is entertaining, but can't match the sharpness of truly great hot hatches

Abarth 500e

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Sufficient range between charges to fit in with most people’s lifestyles – and in the real world, not on some far-fetched official test </li> <li>Quick charging times and compatibility with the most ubiquitous types of public charging points </li> <li>Priced to be within the grasp of more than just the privileged few </li> <li>As with any car, ride comfort, practicality and ownership costs can’t be ignored</li></ul>

We define an electric car as one that runs purely on battery power and has no tailpipe to puff out nasty chemicals.

The best of the breed offer sufficient range between charges to fit in with most people’s lifestyles – and in the real world, not on some far-fetched official test cycle.

Electric

"There’s no such thing as bad publicity," said&nbsp;showman PT&nbsp;Barnum –&nbsp;a sentiment echoed by Alfa Romeo’s head of PR as the&nbsp;Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica was launched after a bit of a gaffe over its name.

Why? Well, the Junior – which is Alfa Romeo’s first <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-suvs/n23038">electric SUV</a> – had been unveiled a few months earlier, but as the Alfa Romeo Milano. It was renamed&nbsp;the Junior after the Italian government objected to a car built in Poland being named after Milan (just as&nbsp;Champagne has to come from the&nbsp;Champagne region of France).

The Junior name refers back to the 1966 Alfa Romeo GT 1300 Junior, a model known for being an attainable and fun <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/small-cars/n16997">compact car</a>. And that’s what Alfa hopes its new Junior will be seen as, because while it <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/buying/what-is-a-car-platform-and-chassis/n27195">shares a platform</a> with the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/fiat/600/hatchback/review/n26136">Fiat 600e</a>, <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/jeep/avenger/hatchback/review/n25706">Jeep Avenger Electric</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/peugeot/2008/estate/review/n20552">Peugeot e-2008</a> (all fellow <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/what-is-stellantis/n26975">Stellantis models</a>), a greater emphasis has been put on driver interaction.

So can the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica compete with the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/small-suvs/n17050">best small SUVs</a> and would we recommend buying one? Read on to find out. Or to find out about mild-hybrid version see our <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/alfa-romeo/junior/hatchback/review/n27522">Alfa Romeo Junior Ibrida review</a>.

Alfa Romeo now has one of its strongest-ever model line-ups, after years of living off past glories.

The BMW 3 Series-rivalling Giulia executive saloon is one of the best cars in its class to drive, while the closely related Stelvio and smaller Tonale both competes in the booming SUV class.

It’s all a long way from the days when Alfa Romeo just had a couple of dated hatchbacks (the Mito and Giulietta) and the niche 4C sports car in its range.

ALFA ROMEO

JUNIOR

The Junior Elettrica is Alfa Romeo’s first electric SUV and aims to combine driving thrills with good practicality

Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica

Think of the new Alpine A290 as being like the front row of a rock concert. Yes, you could enjoy much of the same experience from the seats towards the back – but for the hardcore fans who want as much excitement as possible, the front row is the place to be.

If the A290 is the front row, the quieter option is the closely related&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/new-renault-5-electric-car/n22546">Renault 5</a>, and while the two models&nbsp;share&nbsp;retro-futuristic looks, the A290 adds plenty of features you’d want on a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/hot-hatches/n17005">hot hatch</a>. Alpine has given it more power, wider wheel arches, bespoke tyres and, with the exception of the rear axle, entirely new underpinnings.

As Alpine’s first <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">electric car</a> – and the trailblazer before the entire range goes electric –&nbsp;the A290 has a lot to prove. So&nbsp;does it have what it takes to win over buyers considering, say, an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/abarth/500/hatchback/review/n25801">Abarth 500e</a>, a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mini/cooper/hatchback/review/n26581">Mini Cooper Electric Sport</a> or a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/smart/hashtag-1/hatchback/review/n25016">Smart #1 Brabus</a>?

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That’s what we’re finding out in this review, as we test&nbsp;the Alpine A290 against the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">best electric car rivals</a>&nbsp;in key areas including range, performance and comfort. Read on to find out how we rate it...

Alpine (pronounced 'Al-peen') only makes one model, but if you’re in the market for a sports car, this French brand is worthy of your attention.

Its A110 is one of the best-handling cars on sale today. And while it’s not especially powerful, it’s still properly quick, thanks to its low weight.

The looks and character of today’s A110 were inspired by a legendary namesake that won the first ever World Rally Championship back in 1973. But the new car is undoubtedly a worthy successor.

ALPINE

A290

The Alpine A290 offers hot-hatch driving fun in a small electric car with a decent range and reasonable practicality&nbsp;

Alpine A290

Despite the ever-growing number of electric cars on sale, electric estates are still only slightly more common than unicorns. So&nbsp;you might expect the Audi A6 Avant e-tron to have a really easy job of dominating its market.

The thing is,&nbsp;though, most of the other electric estates you can buy want a piece of the same upmarket&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/executive-cars/n2004">executive car</a> pie. And that means the A6 Avant e-tron needs&nbsp;to be special enough to see off the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/i5/estate/review/n26831">BMW i5 Touring</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/id7/estate/review/n27046">Volkswagen&nbsp;ID 7 Tourer</a>.

On paper&nbsp;things look promising, with Audi letting buyers choose from three well equipped trims and two sizeable batteries. (There's also a petrol or diesel model with the same name but without the "e-tron" bit – you can read about that in our <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/a6/estate/review/n17864">Audi A6 Avant review</a>.)

How does the all-electric Audi A6 Avant e-tron measure up in the real world against <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/estate-cars/n16998">rival estate cars</a>&nbsp;and which version is best? Read on to find out...

Estate

Audi is a brand that sets the standard for interior quality, and this, combined with its vast and ever-growing model line-up, has helped it become one of the ‘big three’ German prestige car makers, along with BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

The A3 hatchback, A4 executive saloon and Q7 SUV are all common - yet upmarket - sights on UK roads.

At least some of Audi's success over the past 30 years can be attributed to the growth in sales of vehicles with four-wheel drive; the company arguably led the way in bringing 4x4 technology into the mainstream, with its Quattro coupé in the early 1980s.

Today, most Audis are available with at least the option of four-wheel drive, while the list of SUVs from the brand includes the Q2, Q3, Q5 and Q7.

AUDI

The Avant (estate) version of the new&nbsp;A6 e-tron offers a long range, but sacrifices some practicality for style

Audi A6 Avant e-tron

If you think aerodynamics are only important for supercars, it might surprise you that the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron&nbsp;– rather than one of the brand's sports cars – is the most aerodynamic Audi model yet.&nbsp;

Why? Well, the A6 e-tron is Audi's new&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">electric car</a> and the ease with which it moves through the air has a direct impact on how far you can travel between charges. Indeed, thanks to its slippery styling and large batteries,&nbsp;it can officially travel further than many of its rivals.&nbsp;

It also <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/owning/fastest-charging-electric-cars/n26105">charges up faster</a>, gets loads of new Audi tech and has trim levels stuffed with standard equipment.

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On paper, then, it should be a walk in the park for the A6 e-tron when it comes to taking on other electric <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/executive-cars/n2004">executive cars</a> including the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/i5/saloon/review/n26177">BMW i5</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mercedes-benz/eqe/saloon/review/n25101">Mercedes EQE</a>.&nbsp;

But is that really the case? Read on as we put the Audi A6 Sportback e-tron to the test against those rivals and others in all the important areas...

The A6 Sportback e-tron is an impressive addition to the electric executive car class

Audi A6 e-tron

If you think the Audi E-tron GT is another Audi&nbsp;electric SUV&nbsp;with "e-tron" in its name, you’re sorely mistaken. Oh no, it's best to see it as an&nbsp;answer to&nbsp;the question: "What would the Audi R8 be like if it was electric?"

In other words, the E-tron GT is an electric <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/performance-cars/n23035">performance car</a>. It shares&nbsp;a lot of its tech with the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/porsche/taycan/saloon/review/n20184">Porsche Taycan</a>&nbsp;and if you go for the RS Performance version and engage launch control, it can accelerate as quickly as an F1 car. Yes, really.

However, in&nbsp;true Audi style, the E-tron GT aims to be more than just a seriously fast and great-handling <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">electric car</a>. Its mission is to combine that excitement with comfort and practicality, and it's been facelifted,&nbsp;with&nbsp;a bigger battery and a few other tweaks to make it even better. So&nbsp;has the update&nbsp;been successful?

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Read on to find out how the new Audi E-tron GT performs against the Taycan&nbsp;and other rivals, and whether it earns a place among the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/performance-cars/n23035">best performance cars</a>...

Saloon

E-TRON GT

The E-tron GT has been updated&nbsp;for 2024 and remains an impressive electric performance car

Audi E-tron GT

Put simply, the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron&nbsp;gives you less for more. Despite having a higher price than the regular Q4&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-suvs/n23038">electric SUV</a>&nbsp;its body is&nbsp;lower, and therefore not as spacious inside.

That might sound&nbsp;like a bum deal, but the sleeker roof means the Q4 Sportback uses less electricity to punch&nbsp;itself through the air, increasing the range by a not inconsiderable amount. In other words, this is one of&nbsp;the few coupé SUVs you can find a sensible – rather than simply aesthetic – reason to buy.

As with the standard&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/q4/estate/review/n23194">Audi Q4 e-tron</a>&nbsp;you’ll find the same guts as a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/skoda/enyaq/estate/review/n22909">Skoda Enyaq</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/id4/estate/review/n22789">VW ID 4</a> under the slinky skin. That means you get a choice of two battery packs, one with a range of around 200 miles, the other with around 300. <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/new-car-deals/make/audi">Audi</a>&nbsp;offers three power outputs to pick from, ranging from rather tame to hot hatch-baitingly rapid.

As we said, it's pricier than the&nbsp;Q4, but the Q4 Sportback still looks like good value compared with other premium-badged electric SUVs. They include the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/ix3/4x4/review/n22236">BMW iX3</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mercedes-benz/eqa/hatchback/review/n22732">Mercedes EQA</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volvo/c40/estate/review/n23649">Volvo C40 Recharge</a>. If you can do without a posh badge, we’d also consider the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/niro/estate/review/n24582">Kia Niro EV</a>, the Enyaq and the ID 4.

Over the next few pages, this review will tell you all about the Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron’s abilities in detail, including what the performance is like, how far it’ll go on a charge and how it stacks up for cornering and comfort.

Of course, we’ll also have a good poke around inside, telling you how luxurious it is and how much room there is. We’ll even tell you all about the costs, equipment and how it compares with those rivals.

A great choice amongst electric SUVs, but a regular Q4 e-tron makes even more sense

Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron

The Audi Q4 e-tron could well be the model that convinces you that electric cars are more than just a niche choice.

You've probably seen a lot of Q4s on the road since its launch and that’s because it's currently Audi’s best-selling SUV.&nbsp;Popularity is far from a guarantee of greatness though, so is the Q4 e-tron worthy of your attention – and more importantly your cash?

Well, under the skin, it’s closely related to the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/skoda/enyaq/estate/review/n22909">Skoda Enyaq</a> – a five-star car. But unlike the Enyaq, it promises the tech, polish and plushness you’d expect from something with four rings on its nose.

It's also very well priced against other premium electric SUVs. The Q4 e-tron costs a little more than the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volvo/ex40/4x4/review/n22063">Volvo EX40</a>&nbsp;and a touch less than the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/ix3/4x4/review/n22236">BMW iX3</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/genesis/gv60/estate/review/n24373">Genesis GV60</a>. As with the EX40, you can get four-wheel drive if you want extra traction.

So, how does the Audi Q4 e-tron stack up against the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-suvs/n23038">best electric SUVs</a>? Read on to find out how we rate it...

The 2024 Q4 e-tron is a&nbsp;comfortable, practical and classy electric SUV

Audi Q4 e-tron

It's been a busy time for Audi launches, and the flood of new models began with the car we're reviewing here – the Audi Q6 e-tron.

So what exactly is the Q6? Well – as the Q in its name suggests – it's an SUV, but this one's fully electric. Officially, it slots between the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/q4/estate/review/n23194">Audi Q4 e-tron </a>and the Q8 e-tron in the German brand's range. Unofficially? The Q8 has been axed, leaving the Q6 with some rather big boots to fill.

That means it’s fighting on two fronts. Entry-level versions will go toe-to-toe with the next <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/ix3/4x4/review/n22236">BMW iX3</a>&nbsp;and the ever-dominant (in sales at least) <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/tesla/model-y/hatchback/review/n23624">Tesla Model Y</a>. Meanwhile, pricier&nbsp;long-range Q6s will need to fend off the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mercedes-benz/eqe/4x4/review/n26300">Mercedes EQE SUV</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/polestar/3/estate/review/n26842">Polestar 3</a>. No pressure,&nbsp;then.

Still, the fundamentals look strong. It sits on an all-new <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/buying/what-is-a-car-platform-and-chassis/n27195">car platform</a> shared with the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/porsche/macan/4x4/review/n26737">Porsche Macan Electric</a>, has cutting-edge battery tech, and promises competitive <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/fastest-charging-electric-cars/n26105">charging speeds</a>.

Time to find out if the Audi Q6 e-tron can deliver a knock-out punch to rival&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-suvs/n23038">electric SUVs</a>...

The Q6 e-tron electric SUV is comfortable, quiet and has a competitive electric range but it's also expensive

Audi Q6 e-tron

Actor Rob Lowe once complained that his career had suffered due to “bias against good-looking people” – a claim that probably has you reaching for the world’s smallest violin.&nbsp;Still, he might have had a point, because it's easy to assume (wrongly) that style always comes at the expense of substance. With&nbsp;a car like the&nbsp;Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron, for example.

You see, this&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-suvs/n23038">electric SUV</a> is essentially a more style-orientated&nbsp;version of the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/q8/4x4/review/n18397">Audi Q8 e-tron</a>&nbsp;–&nbsp;swapping that model’s squared-off rear end for a coupé-like silhouette. But while that does have an impact on practicality, it also improves the aerodynamics, and with it the range between charges.

The other thing to note&nbsp;about the looks is that they might seem familiar. And, if so, there’s a good reason for that:&nbsp;the Q8 Sportback e-tron was previously sold simply as the E-tron Sportback. It’s been rebranded as part of a facelift that also saw the exterior detailing and suspension tweaked, the power increased and – most significantly of all – the batteries&nbsp;upgraded.

Three power outputs are available: the entry-level 50 quattro model produces 335bhp, the mid-range 55 quattro boosts that to 402bhp, and the flagship SQ8 packs 496bhp. What’s more, there are four trims on offer: Sport, S line, Black Edition and Vorsprung.

In this review, we’ll look at each of them. Plus, we’ll see how the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron compares with the similarly slinky&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/jaguar/i-pace/estate/review/n122">Jaguar I-Pace</a>&nbsp;and boxier rivals such as the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/ix/4x4/review/n23569">BMW iX</a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mercedes-benz/eqc/4x4/review/n19377">Mercedes EQC</a>.

If&nbsp;at the end&nbsp;you decide any of these cars is right for you, don’t forget to check out the prices available through our free <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/new-car-deals">New Car Deals service</a>. There's no haggling involved, and it can help you secure a great <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/new-car-deals/category/electric-suv">new electric SUV discount</a>.

Offers an&nbsp;even longer range than the regular Q8 e-tron, plus it's one of the quietest and most comfortable electric cars you can buy, and is beautifully finished

Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron

The Audi Q8 e-tron has a new name, a punchier look and – most importantly for most buyers – a much longer electric range. There are also many more <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">electric car</a>&nbsp;models to consider than&nbsp;when it was launched as the Audi e-tron.

When the e-tron first went on sale, it was the only fully electric model&nbsp;in the Audi line-up, but over time the brand launched&nbsp;more <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-suvs/n23038">electric SUVs</a>&nbsp;and the potential for confusion increased. So&nbsp;the Q8 bit was added to show that it’s a bigger car than the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/q4/estate/review/n23194">Audi Q4 e-tron</a>&nbsp;and comparable in size with the (non-electric)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/q8/4x4/review/n17559">Audi Q8</a>&nbsp;coupé SUV.

As part of the Q8 e-tron's facelift and rebranding,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/new-car-deals/make/audi">Audi</a>&nbsp;has given the car more aggressive styling&nbsp;and&nbsp;more power. Other notable details include charging ports on both sides of the car so you never have to drag cables over it, and air suspension that automatically adjusts the ride height to help this big SUV&nbsp;slip through the air as efficiently as possible.

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Three power outputs are available: the entry-level 50 quattro model produces 335bhp, the mid-range 55 quattro increases that to 402bhp, and the flagship SQ8 e-tron has 496bhp. There are four trim levels: Sport, S line, Black Edition and Vorsprung.

In this review, we’ll look at what you get with each version. Plus, we’ll see how the Audi Q8 e-tron compares with key rivals in terms of performance, practicality and more. They include the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/ix/4x4/review/n23569">BMW iX</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/jaguar/i-pace/estate/review/n122">Jaguar I-Pace</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mercedes-benz/eqc/4x4/review/n19377">Mercedes EQC</a>.

There's also a&nbsp;sleeker, coupé-like version, which has been renamed and updated&nbsp;too – if you like the sound of that, have a look at our&nbsp;review of the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/q8/4x4/review/n21908">Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron</a>.

Finally, once you've decided which car&nbsp;is&nbsp;right for you, you can make sure you don’t pay more than you need to by checking out the best prices available through our free <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/new-car-deals">New Car Deals service</a>. It lists lots of great <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/new-car-deals/category/electric-suv">new electric SUV deals</a>.

One of the quietest and most comfortable electric cars you can buy, plus it’s beautifully finished and more practical than a lot of rivals

Audi Q8 e-tron

Depending on your viewpoint, the Audi S6 e-tron is either moving with the times or having an identity crisis. You see, the&nbsp;latest – all-electric – S6 follows not only petrol versions but also diesels.&nbsp;

One thing that hasn't changed is the S6's remit: to offer great performance in a practical body – in the S6 e-tron's case, a hatchback (Sportback) and an estate car (Avant).

It looks pretty compelling on paper, with lots of power fed to all four wheels, a big battery to give you lots of range and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/buying/types-of-suspension-adaptive-suspension-explained/n27085">adjustable air suspension</a> to make it capable through corners.

But does the first Audi S6 <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">electric car</a> have what it takes to go head to head with the quickest&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/i5/saloon/review/n26177">BMW i5</a>&nbsp;or the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/porsche/taycan/saloon/review/n20184">Porsche Taycan</a> – two models which are also available as <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/estate-cars/n16998">estate cars</a>? Read on to find out...

The&nbsp;S6 e-tron sprints from 0-62mph in 4.1 seconds and is available as an&nbsp;electric estate car

Audi S6 e-tron

If&nbsp;you’re eyeing up an electric car but don’t fancy broadcasting it to the world, the BMW i4 could be for you.&nbsp;While BMW’s first proper stab at an all-electric model –&nbsp;the quirky i3 – was all about looking like it came from a sci-fi flick, the i4 is more understated.

It's essentially an electric version of the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/4-series/hatchback/review/n17260">BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé</a>&nbsp;– and that’s no bad thing. The 4 Series and its close sibling, the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/3-series/saloon/review/n91">BMW 3 Series</a>, are pretty much the benchmarks for their respective classes, so the i4 has a solid foundation.

BMW’s offering comes&nbsp;in three flavours. At the more modest end, you’ve got the i4 eDrive35, with a 67kWh battery and a rear motor. That version goes&nbsp;up against the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/tesla/model-3/saloon/review/n19010">Tesla Model 3 RWD</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/polestar/2/hatchback/review/n21641">Polestar 2 Standard Range</a>.

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Then there’s the i4 eDrive40, which adds a heftier 80.7kWh battery, a more potent rear motor, and squares up with the Model 3 Long Range and the Polestar 2 LR. At the top of the tree? The M50 – with two motors, <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/4x4s-for-off-roading/n26188">four-wheel drive</a>, and ready to take on the Model 3 Performance and Polestar 2 LR Dual Motor.

That’s not the whole story though. The BMW i4 isn’t just fending off the usual suspects – it also face new challenges in among executive <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">electric cars</a>, including the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/byd/seal/saloon/review/n26074">BYD Seal</a> and the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/ioniq-6/saloon/review/n25431">Hyundai Ioniq 6</a>. Read on to see how we rate it...

Munich-based BMW is most famous for its sports saloons, in particular the 3 Series and 5 Series. However, it actually builds almost every type of car imaginable: everything from two-seat convertibles to seven-seat MPVs.

The cheapest model in the BMW range is the 1 Series hatchback, which is a rival to the Audi A3, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Volkswagen Golf. Meanwhile, at the other extreme is the M8&nbsp;grand tourer, which costs more than £120,000.

BMW was also quick to capitalise on the rise of the SUV and now has ten in its range: the X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7 and XM, plus the electric iX3 and iX.

All of this makes it one of the big three German prestige brands, along with Audi and Mercedes-Benz.

The i4 is an impressive electric executive car that's quick and practical with great interior quality

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While many people dream of being driven around in a luxury limo, few of us will ever be able to afford either the car or a chauffeur. The BMW i5&nbsp;might be the answer:&nbsp;it promises&nbsp;first-class comfort at a more attainable business-class price.

You see, the i5 is&nbsp;the all-electric version of the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/5-series/saloon/review/n63">BMW 5 Series</a>&nbsp;executive saloon. Indeed, the two look almost identical – the i5 wears a few "i" badges and has blanked-off front vents that help boost aerodynamics, but that’s about it.

The line-up is simple, with a standard eDrive40 model and a sportier M60 xDrive to choose from. Whichever i5 you go for, you get&nbsp;an 81.2kWh (usable capacity) battery that should be good for around 250-300 miles in real-world driving.

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So, what else might you be considering if you want an electric luxury car? Well, the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mercedes-benz/eqe/saloon/review/n25101">Mercedes EQE</a>&nbsp;is the i5's main rival, but if you can&nbsp;spend a bit more, you could also look at the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/porsche/taycan/saloon/review/n20184">Porsche Taycan</a>&nbsp;–&nbsp;a sporty&nbsp;take on the electric saloon.

Read on to find out how the BMW i5 stacks up against the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">best electric cars</a>...

The i5 luxury electric car is great to drive with&nbsp;a class-leading infotainment system

BMW i5

Part of the appeal of luxury products has traditionally been their exclusivity, and yet prestige SUVs seem to be everywhere these days. So&nbsp;what do you buy if you want something big and upmarket that isn’t omnipresent? Well, the BMW i5 Touring might fit the bill.

As an estate version of the fully electric <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/i5/saloon/review/n26177">BMW i5</a> executive car, this model’s closest rival is the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/porsche/taycan/estate/review/n23889">Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo</a>. But they’re far from direct competitors, with the i5 Touring having a less sporting focus and a much bigger boot.

If the latter quality is important to you, you might also have the conventionally powered <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mercedes-benz/e-class/estate/review/n17209">Mercedes E-Class Estate</a> on your shortlist. Plus, it’s worth noting that the i5 will soon be joined in the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/5-series/estate/review/n34">BMW 5 Series Touring</a> line-up by new 530e plug-in hybrid (<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/plug-in-hybrid-cars/n22743">PHEV</a>) and 520i petrol variants.

Here, though, it’s the i5 Touring we’re focusing on, as we compare it with the main&nbsp;rivals and look&nbsp;at everything from how good it is to drive to how practical it really is.

For the first time, BMW’s plush 5 Series Touring estate is available in fully electric i5 form

BMW i5 Touring

As an electric luxury saloon, the&nbsp;BMW i7 is designed to take people from one place to another in great comfort – but&nbsp;for anyone sitting in the back, it’s more like a mobile cinema.

We're not just talking about a couple of small entertainment screens shoehorned into the back&nbsp;of the front headrests. No, in the i7&nbsp;you can specify an enormous 31in 8K touchscreen – called the Theatre Screen – that lowers itself from the ceiling&nbsp;at the touch of a button.

BMW sells the Theatre Screen as an&nbsp;individual option&nbsp;or as part of the Executive Pack, which also adds two supremely comfortable rear lounge&nbsp;seats that can treat you to a massage. Meanwhile, the Technology Plus Pack includes a 40-speaker Bowers &amp; Wilkins surround-sound system with shakers in the seatbacks for the full cinematic experience.

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If you’re wondering why we’re focusing on the environment for rear passengers, well&nbsp;it’s because the&nbsp;i7 is designed primarily as a&nbsp;chauffeur vehicle – much like the closely related&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/7-series/saloon/review/n127">BMW 7 Series</a>.

So is the BMW i7 a better&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/luxury-cars/n17020">luxury car</a>&nbsp;than direct rivals such as the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mercedes-benz/eqs/saloon/review/n24120">Mercedes EQS</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/tesla/model-s/hatchback/review/n150">Tesla Model S</a>? And, if you're willing to look beyond electric cars, how does it compare with the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/a8/saloon/review/n17302">Audi A8</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mercedes-benz/s-class/saloon/review/n17355">Mercedes S-Class</a>? Well, that's what we aim to find out.&nbsp;

The i7 electric luxury car&nbsp;is packed with tech and a lovely thing to travel in as the driver or passenger

BMW i7

If you're a fan of simplicity, there's something pleasing about BMW's electric SUV naming strategy –&nbsp;just add an "i" to the petrol equivalent's name. So the&nbsp;BMW iX1 we're reviewing here is (you guessed it) an X1 with a battery instead of a fuel tank.

The subtle electric makeover means the best way to tell that you're looking at an iX1 rather than a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/x1/estate/review/n25006">BMW X1</a>&nbsp;is to look for the closed-off grille and blue trim highlights.

Or you could look under the bonnet. The iX1 gets the&nbsp;same underpinnings as its sibling but ditches the engine in favour of an electric motor&nbsp;driving the front wheels – or two motors driving all the wheels if you go for the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/4x4s-for-off-roading/n26188">four-wheel-drive</a> model.

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Most of BMW’s <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">electric cars</a> have been star performers in their classes so far, but does the iX1 continue that theme? Well, it's certainly powerful and can manage a reasonable distance between charges – but then so can many of its rivals.

To name a few, there's the comfy and spacious <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/q4/estate/review/n23194">Audi Q4 e-tron</a>, the stylish <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mini/countryman/hatchback/review/n26607">Mini Countryman Electric</a>, the sleeker looking <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/ev6/estate/review/n23462">Kia EV6</a>&nbsp;and the big-selling <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/tesla/model-y/hatchback/review/n23624">Tesla Model Y</a>. Read on to see how we rate the BMW iX1 against the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-suvs/n23038">best electric SUVs</a>...

The iX1 has decent performance but lags behind other electric SUVs for range and&nbsp;ride comfort

BMW iX1

It's been suggested the human attention span is shortening, and if that's true (are you still with us...?) we reckon&nbsp;the BMW iX2 could help reverse&nbsp;the trend.

We’re referring to the iX2's attention-grabbing&nbsp;styling. With its chunky SUV body, sleek coupé-like roof and a front grille&nbsp;that resembles a pair of neighbouring caves or huge nostrils, this electric SUV has looks that should make people stop&nbsp;to inspect the details.

Whether, after inspection,&nbsp;they decide the iX2 is a beauty or a beast is another matter, but it’ll get owners&nbsp;noticed more than if they were in the closely related <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/ix1/estate/review/n25005">BMW iX1</a>, which has a more traditional boxy shape.

If you decide you want one, there's no need to choose a trim level or battery size because there's only one of each, but there are two power options, one with <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/4x4s-for-off-roading/n26188">four-wheel drive</a>. There's also a petrol version, which you can read about in our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/x2/hatchback/review/n121">BMW X2 review</a>.

So is the BMW iX2 a worthy competitor to the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-suvs/n23038">best electric SUVs</a> with coupé looks, ranging from the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/q4/hatchback/review/n23205">Audi Q4 Sportback e-tron</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/skoda/enyaq/4x4/review/n25742">Skoda Enyaq Coupé</a> to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volvo/ec40/estate/review/n23649">Volvo EC40</a>? Read on to find out...

The iX2 electric SUV offers coupé-like styling, decent family practicality and strong performance

BMW iX2

The BMW iX3 electric SUV marked a change of direction for the German brand – at least when it came to building cars that run on batteries.

What do we mean by that? Well, when the iX3 first showed up, BMW’s only previous electric car was the much smaller <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/i3/hatchback/used-review/n874">BMW i3</a> hatchback, which was built from the ground up to run on electricity but looked a bit too futuristic for most to get on board with.

The iX3 took a different approach: it's essentially an electric SUV version of the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/x3/4x4/review/n42">BMW X3</a>&nbsp;(a family SUV available with petrol and diesel engines). In fact&nbsp;the only features that mark it out visually from the X3 are the solid plastic grille, aerodynamic alloy wheels and a smattering of blue highlights.

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It’s been around for a long time now though, so is the BMW iX3 still good enough to compete with the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-suvs/n23038">best electric SUVs</a>&nbsp;– from the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/q6/estate/review/n26937">Audi Q6 e-tron</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mercedes-benz/eqe/4x4/review/n26300">Mercedes EQE SUV</a> to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/tesla/model-y/hatchback/review/n23624">Tesla Model Y</a>. This review will tell you everything you need to know.

The iX3 electric SUV is practical and good to drive but can't match the best rivals for range

BMW iX3

How did the BYD Atto 2 we're reviewing here get its name?&nbsp;Well, the&nbsp;“2” helps identify it as a smaller alternative to the Atto 3&nbsp;while the "Atto"&nbsp;takes inspiration from one of the smallest measurements of time – the attosecond.

It equates to a quadrillionth of a second – or&nbsp;roughly how long it will take to regret letting your passengers use the Atto 2’s built-in karaoke machine. Other BYDs offer the singalong function too (with&nbsp;an optional microphone accessory), and it's not the only trait the Atto 2 shares with them.

In common with the rest of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/chinese-cars-everything-you-need-to-know/n26813">Chinese brand's</a>&nbsp;line-up, the Atto 2 is fully electric, its price is likely to pitch it towards the lower end of its class, and it has a tech-filled interior with a swivelling <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/best-car-infotainment-systems-tested-and-rated/n21269">infotainment screen</a>.

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This new <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-suvs/n23038">electric SUV</a>&nbsp;sits between the smaller <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/byd/dolphin/hatchback/review/n25891">BYD Dolphin</a> and the bigger <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/byd/atto-3/hatchback/review/n25563">Atto 3</a>&nbsp;and will face competition from the likes of the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/kona/hatchback/review/n18164">Hyundai Kona Electric</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/ev3/estate/review/n27102">Kia EV3</a>, <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/smart/hashtag-1/hatchback/review/n25016">Smart #1</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/vauxhall/frontera/estate/review/n27299">Vauxhall Frontera Electric</a>.

Does the BYD Atto 2 stand out or are there better options out there? Read on to find out...

BYD is one of the biggest names in electric cars globally, but only launched in the UK recently.

Even so, it has a fast-growing dealer network, and it's models - most notably the Tesla Model 3-rivalling Seal - are gaining attention for impressive tech and good driving ranges.

Other BYDs include the MG4-sized Dolphin and Nissan Qashqai-sized Atto 3.

Atto 2

The Atto 2 is a new electric SUV from Chinese brand BYD&nbsp;and one of the cheapest cars in its class

BYD Atto 2

The BYD Atto 3 is from a brand you might not be familiar with&nbsp;but that worldwide sells more electric cars than anyone else.

In fact, last year BYD sold&nbsp;a colossal 1.57 million <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">electric cars</a> – more than Hyundai, Volkswagen and, at times, even Tesla. So,&nbsp;how come BYD isn't that well known yet?&nbsp;

Well, it is well known in its home market of China, and if you've ever been to London you might have travelled in a BYD electric&nbsp;bus. However, the Atto 3 was the first car BYD&nbsp;offered for sale in the UK (arriving before the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/byd/dolphin/hatchback/review/n25891">BYD Dolphin</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/byd/seal/saloon/review/n26074">BYD Seal</a>).

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It's&nbsp;an&nbsp;electric SUV that's about the same size as a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/nissan/qashqai/hatchback/review/n7">Nissan Qashqai</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;has a similar price to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/kona/hatchback/review/n18164">Hyundai Kona Electric</a>, <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/niro/estate/review/n24582">Kia Niro EV</a>, <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/smart/hashtag-1/hatchback/review/n25016">Smart #1</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volvo/ex30/estate/review/n26262">Volvo EX30</a>. In other words, it's not as budget-focused as the slightly smaller <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mg-motor-uk/zs/hatchback/review/n20171">MG ZS EV</a><a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volvo/ex30/estate/review/n26262">.</a>

So&nbsp;how does the BYD Atto 3 stack up against <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-suvs/n23038">rival electric SUVs</a> in all the important areas? Read on and we'll tell you all you need to know...

ATTO 3

The Atto 3 is a well priced and well equipped small electric SUV from Chinese brand BYD

BYD Atto 3

We'll say one thing about the BYD Dolphin – it'll give people playing I Spy a good way to baffle opponents. After all, who expects to spot a dolphin while they're passing the time on a long motorway journey?

But there’s more to this fish-out-of-water story. The Dolphin is a small electric car that sits alongside the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/byd/atto-3/hatchback/review/n25563">BYD Atto 3</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/byd/seal/saloon/review/n26074">BYD Seal</a>&nbsp;and the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/byd/sealion-7/estate/review/n27254">BYD Sealion 7</a> in the Chinese car maker's range of electric vehicles.

And while its name is a little quirky, the Dolphin offers something the car industry is striving towards: an affordable way in to electrified motoring. <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/chinese-cars-everything-you-need-to-know/n26813">Car brands from China</a> have pretty much nailed it, and we've seen the same ethos applied to the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mg-motor-uk/mg4/hatchback/review/n24916">MG4 EV</a> and the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/gwm-ora/ora-funky-cat/hatchback/review/n25190">GWM Ora 03 </a>(formerly the Funky Cat).

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BYD gives you a choice of three power outputs and two battery sizes, with the biggest battery and motor giving you enough range to rival the MG4 Long Range&nbsp;and a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/hot-hatches/n17005">hot hatch</a> rivalling 0-62mph sprint time.

It all sounds very promising, but the big question remains –&nbsp;is this a fitting addition to the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">electric car</a> market, or will the name just be an anecdote to alleviate boredom on long trips? In other words, is the BYD Dolphin good enough to beat rivals including the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/citroen/e-c3/hatchback/review/n26854">Citroën ë-C3</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/inster/hatchback/review/n27214">Hyundai Inster</a>?&nbsp;Read on to find out...

DOLPHIN

The BYD Dolphin is a spacious small electric car with a competitive starting price

BYD Dolphin

The BYD Seal&nbsp;might have a&nbsp;name that makes you smile, but this sleek electric saloon promises to be a serious contender in the executive car class. Indeed, globally, BYD now sells more electric vehicles (EVs) than any other brand.

Positioned above the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/byd/dolphin/hatchback/review/n25891">BYD Dolphin</a>, <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/byd/atto-2/4x4/review/n27417">BYD Atto 2</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/byd/atto-3/hatchback/review/n25563">BYD Atto 3</a>&nbsp;in the Chinese company's range, the Seal&nbsp;has its sights set on toppling the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/tesla/model-3/saloon/review/n19010">Tesla Model 3</a>. And it has some impressive numbers to help its cause.

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For example, the entry-level version&nbsp;has an official range of more than 350 miles, while the range-topper can accelerate from 0-62mph in less than four seconds.

Beyond the Model 3, rivals include the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/i4/hatchback/review/n23575">BMW i4</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/ioniq-6/saloon/review/n25431">Hyundai Ioniq 6</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/polestar/2/hatchback/review/n21641">Polestar 2</a>&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/id7/saloon/review/n26282">Volkswagen&nbsp;ID 7</a>. So&nbsp;can&nbsp;the BYD Seal hold its own against the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">best electric cars</a> for performance, range, charging speed and more? Read on to find out...

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SEAL

The Seal is the most convincing model yet from Chinese brand BYD

BYD Seal

The name of the&nbsp;BYD Sealion 7&nbsp;we're reviewing here might seem a bit odd, but then it’s no weirder than an SUV called a Puma or a sports car called a Cayman.&nbsp;Lots of cars are named after animals, so why should pinnipeds be left out?

Likewise, the number 7&nbsp;in the Sealion's name doesn’t really mean anything at the moment. You can't buy it as a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/7-seat-cars/n2344">seven-seater</a> but it suggests smaller Sealion models might arrive later on.

Enough about the name – what exactly is the Sealion 7? Well, it’s an <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-suvs/n23038">electric SUV</a> and is probably best thought of as a taller, slightly longer take on the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/byd/seal/saloon/review/n26074">BYD Seal</a>. That makes it a direct rival to the big-selling&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/tesla/model-y/hatchback/review/n23624">Tesla Model Y</a> as well as the lower-riding and slightly smaller <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/ioniq-5/hatchback/review/n22944">Hyundai Ioniq 5</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/ev6/estate/review/n23462">Kia EV6</a>.

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SEALION 7

The&nbsp;Sealion 7 electric SUV is&nbsp;easy to drive, practical and well-priced&nbsp;but could do with a longer range

BYD Sealion 7

You've never seen anything quite like it, have you?&nbsp;What exactly is that car? Well, it’s the Citroën Ami&nbsp;– and technically it’s not a car, it's a large electric quadricycle.

Indeed, in&nbsp;some European countries the Ami can be driven by 14-year-olds without driving licences. Perhaps sensibly, UK regulations demand that you're at least 16&nbsp;and even then you need a special licence.

The Citroën Ami is wildly different, certainly, and undeniably a quirky take on getting around in towns and cities that are increasingly dominated by e-bikes and e-scooters. It also divides opinion. Based on our experience, its looks charm and appall in equal measure. There’s no denying its ingenuity, though. <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/new-car-deals/make/citroen">Citroën</a> has managed to squeeze in seating for two people plus some space for their luggage.

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For all its Dinky Toy appeal and clever design touches, at 2.4m long and 1.4m wide, the Ami&nbsp;isn't actually that much smaller than some other small <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">electric cars</a>. There's the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/smart/fortwo-coupe/city-car/review/n18076">Smart EQ Fortwo</a>&nbsp;for example, and the discontinued&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/renault/twizy/city-car/used-review/n17986">Renault Twizy</a>&nbsp;is even tinier.

The Ami’s electric motor produces just 8bhp and its top speed is restricted to 28mph. The official range is only&nbsp;up to 46 miles between charges, although Citroën says its tiny battery can be charged to full in as little as three hours.&nbsp;

For all its quirkiness, though, just how good is the Citroën Ami? Join us over the next few pages of this review and we'll let you know how it stacks up for performance, comfort, value for money and other important factors.

City-Car

Citroën is probably most famous for its quirky design, and the latest cars from the brand live up to this tradition. In fact, it&nbsp;tends to keep away from sportiness altogether and instead tries to put comfort first.

Value (but not cheapness) is also key to the appeal of most Citroëns. And the company’s range includes everything from a tiny EV (the Ami) through to the C3 small hatchback and&nbsp;the large van-based&nbsp;Spacetourer MPV.

Its range of SUVs are all badged Aircross, and like the rest of its range place emphasis on comfort, not speed.

CITROEN

Quirky quadricycle that’s laser targeted at the city driver niche

Citroën Ami

When it comes to electric cars, we hear lots of hype&nbsp;about "unparalleled&nbsp;efficiency", "supercar-rivalling&nbsp;performance", "ultra-rapid&nbsp;charging" and so on, yet concepts like simplicity&nbsp;and value for money rarely come up. So&nbsp;the&nbsp;Citroën&nbsp;ë-C3 feels like a breath of fresh air.

With the ë-C3, Citroën is offering a small <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">electric car</a> with SUV-inspired styling, a spacious interior, a decent equipment list and a near 200-mile range for less than the price of an entry-level <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/inster/hatchback/review/n27214">Hyundai Inster</a> or <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/renault/5/hatchback/review/n27187">Renault 5</a>. Indeed, there’s the even more affordable <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/dacia/spring/hatchback/review/n26964">Dacia Spring</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/leapmotor/t03/hatchback/review/n27136">Leapmotor T03</a> – but they’re both smaller, less powerful and have a shorter range from a smaller battery.

How has Citroën produced such a cost-effective package? Well, traditionally, Citroën’s USP has been comfort, but now, under the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/what-is-stellantis/n26975">Stellantis Group</a>, the brand is also aiming for maximum value for money. Hence the development of new <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/buying/what-is-a-car-platform-and-chassis/n27195">underpinnings</a> that are simpler to produce and able to accommodate&nbsp;both the ë-C3 electric version and the petrol-powered <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/citroen/c3/hatchback/review/n26860">Citroën C3</a>.

<h2>Citroën ë-C3 video preview</h2>

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Citroën is also proud of offering the ë-C3 with basic but essential features, rather than expensive kit you can do without. So don’t expect keyless entry, powered seats, a panoramic roof or even a starter button – you need to use a key to turn it on.

It’s all wonderfully sensible, but you do have to wonder whether tech-loving&nbsp;drivers will be well served by that austerity&nbsp;or be better off with, say, a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/byd/dolphin/hatchback/review/n25891">BYD Dolphin</a> or <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mg-motor-uk/mg4/hatchback/review/n24916">MG 4</a>. Read on to find out how the&nbsp;Citroën&nbsp;ë-C3 stacks up against its&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">electric car&nbsp;rivals</a>...

The ë-C3 is a competitively priced electric car that offers decent quality and is good to drive

Citroën ë-C3

If you love to complain about how expensive everything is these days, you might expect&nbsp;the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross to give you another reason to grumble.

After all, it's an <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-suvs/n23038">electric SUV</a> – an often heavy purchase, both in terms of cost and literal weight.&nbsp;However, the ë-C3 Aircross happens to be neither of those things. It costs less than a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/ford/focus/hatchback/review/n37">Ford Focus</a> and weighs about 1.5 tonnes – a far cry from the near-two-tonne <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/q4/estate/review/n23194">Audi Q4 e-tron</a>. In fact, it’s lighter than a new&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/3-series/saloon/review/n91">BMW 3 Series</a>.

Does that make it a master of range and efficiency among its peers, or does it suggest cheap, flimsy materials and a lack of equipment?

Well, in this review&nbsp;we’ll dive into those elements and tell you&nbsp;how well the Citroën ë-C3 Aircross compares with the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/inster/hatchback/review/n27214">Hyundai Inster</a>, <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/vauxhall/frontera/estate/review/n27299">Vauxhall Frontera Electric</a>&nbsp;and other rivals.

Or&nbsp;if you’re hesitant to go electric and want the option of seven seats, check out our petrol&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/citroen/c3-aircross/hatchback/review/n17381">Citroën C3 Aircross review</a>.

C3 AIRCROSS

The ë-C3 Aircross keeps interior space up but the price down, resulting in a compelling electric SUV

Citroën ë-C3 Aircross

The Citroën ë-C4 could be the electric car for you if you're struggling to decide whether to get a family car, an SUV or a coupé – it can justifiably claim to be all three.

As you might have guessed from its name, the ë-C4 is the electric version of the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/citroen/c4/hatchback/review/n22373">Citroën C4</a> coupé SUV and it shares all the same styling cues.

Like its petrol-powered stablemate, the ë-C4 received a mild update for 2025, with tweaked exterior styling and a revised interior that improves on technology and seat comfort. Better still, the list price is lower than before.

<h2 dir="ltr">Citroën ë-C4 video review</h2>

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Some buyers will prefer that the ë-C4 is more car-like than most small <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-suvs/n23038">electric SUVs</a> but despite its sleek looks&nbsp;it still that prioritises comfort. So how does it stack up in against other models you might be considering?

Well, with rivals including the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/jeep/avenger/hatchback/review/n25706">Jeep Avenger</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/peugeot/2008/estate/review/n20552">Peugeot e-2008</a>&nbsp;– or&nbsp;if you have a slightly bigger budget&nbsp;the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/ev3/estate/review/n27102">Kia EV3</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/smart/hashtag-1/hatchback/review/n25016">Smart #1</a>&nbsp;– the Citroën ë-C4 certainly has plenty of competition. Read on to find out how we rate it in all the important areas…

The ë-C4 electric coupé SUV is comfortable and stylish but the smaller battery option has a sub-par range

Citroën ë-C4

The Cupra Born electric car takes its name from a district in&nbsp;Barcelona but is built in Germany and&nbsp;arguably has closer links to Wolfsburg, home of Volkswagen's HQ.

Why? Well, under the metal, the Born is essentially a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/id3/hatchback/review/n21832">VW ID 3</a> and, like that car, it's a five-door electric hatchback that's about the same size as a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/ford/focus/hatchback/review/n37">Ford Focus</a>.

Cupra has positioned the Born as a sportier option than the ID 3, giving it sharper steering and&nbsp;brakes, firmer suspension and more aggressive styling. There's a hot VZ version with&nbsp;those elements enhanced – and, as a bonus, a longer electric range.

<h2 dir="ltr">Cupra Born video review</h2>

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The Born has other rivals beyond the ID 3, of course. Alternatives&nbsp;include&nbsp;the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/renault/megane-e-tech/hatchback/review/n24175">Renault Megane E-Tech</a>, the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mg-motor-uk/mg4/hatchback/review/n24916">MG4 EV</a> and –&nbsp;if you're considering models in the Born VZ's price range –&nbsp;the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/ioniq-5/hatchback/review/n22944">Hyundai Ioniq 5</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/ev6/estate/review/n23462">Kia EV6</a>.

Read on to find out how the Cupra Born squares up against the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">best electric cars</a>...

The sportiest Seats have long used the&nbsp;Cupra name, but it's now been turned into a standalone sub-brand, in much the same way as Fiat's sportiest models are badged as Abarths.

Like Abarth, some of Cupra's models including the Ateca and Leon are extensively reworked Seats, but models such as the Born and Formentor are exclusive to Cupra.

Whilst Cupras are closely related to equivalent models from Seat and Volkswagen, they are generally tuned to provide a more engaging driving experience.

CUPRA

BORN

The Born is a sportier take on the VW ID 3, with a&nbsp;better interior and sharper handling

Cupra Born

While all Cupra models are named after places in the brand’s Spanish homeland, it’s usually hard to see why the specific location was picked; if we were told someone in the marketing department had simply thrown a dart at a map of the country, we could believe it. However, the new Cupra Tavascan is an exception, because the village of Tavascan is best known for using its lakes to produce green energy.

That was always going to make it a tempting choice when Cupra was deciding what to call its first <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-suvs/n23038">electric SUV</a>&nbsp;(and its second electric model, after the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/cupra/born/hatchback/review/n23703">Cupra Born</a>). But does the car itself deserve to hold as much appeal for buyers?

After all, there are plenty of alternatives, including the What Car? Award-winning <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/ev6/estate/review/n23462">Kia EV6</a>, the practical and comfortable <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/renault/scenic-e-tech/estate/review/n26635">Renault Scenic</a> and the big-selling <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/tesla/model-y/hatchback/review/n23624">Tesla Model Y</a>. And that’s before we get to the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/ford/capri/estate/review/n27213">Ford Capri</a>, <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/skoda/enyaq/4x4/review/n25742">Skoda Enyaq Coupé</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/id5/coupe/review/n24518">Volkswagen&nbsp;ID 5</a> – two models the Tavascan is closely related to under the skin.

Read on to find out how we rate the Cupra Tavascan against the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-suvs/n23038">best electric SUVs</a>…

TAVASCAN

The Tavascan is Cupra’s first electric SUV&nbsp;and its second electric car after the hugely impressive Born hatchback

Cupra Tavascan

It's a sign of the times that the DS 3 E-Tense gets its motor and battery pack from what was once described as the world's biggest diesel-engine factory, in Trémery, France.

Ironically, however hard you look today, you won't find a new diesel-powered DS 3 at all – just this E-Tense all-electric version&nbsp;and the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/ds/ds-3/hatchback/review/n19063">petrol DS 3</a> (which we've reviewed separately).

Only the really observant will notice that the DS 3 E-Tense has a different badge on its bonnet to the petrol model. The rest of the exterior is pretty much unchanged, aside from the absence of an exhaust pipe&nbsp;of course.

As a premium <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/what-is-stellantis/n26975">Stellantis</a>&nbsp;brand, DS gets first dibs on most new technology and benefits from the combined <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">electric-car</a> knowhow of Citroën and Peugeot. That’s just as well&nbsp;because the DS 3 E-Tense finds itself up against some very capable rivals.

The other small&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-suvs/n23038">electric SUVs</a> you might be considering include the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/kona/hatchback/review/n18164">Hyundai Kona Electric</a>, <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/ev3/estate/review/n27102">Kia EV3</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volvo/ex30/estate/review/n26262">Volvo EX30</a> – so would we recommend the DS 3 E-Tense above those? Read on to find out...

DS has only existed as a standalone manufacturer since 2015&nbsp;(prior to that the badge was used on upmarket&nbsp;Citroëns), but it is now the premium brand in the Stellantis group, which also includes&nbsp;Citroën, Peugeot and Vauxhall.

The first DS models were essentially rebadged Citroëns, but more recently its cars are now standalone models in their own right. Yet under the skin, they're still very closely related.

Its models are&nbsp;influenced by the French fashion industry and are designed&nbsp;to take on the ubiquitous offerings of Audi, BMW and Mercedes.

DS 3

The DS 3 E-Tense has quite a high price but comes with a lavish interior and is comfortable to drive

DS 3 E-Tense

When you’re working at the office or away from home, one of the most important questions of the day is:&nbsp;"What’s for lunch?"&nbsp;Sure, you could treat yourself to a fancy takeaway, but a supermarket meal deal contains all the key components for a lot less money. The Dacia Spring&nbsp;is, in effect, the automotive take on a meal deal – giving you all the essentials for a price that undercuts other electric cars.

That's right:&nbsp;the Spring costs thousands less to buy than a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/citroen/e-c3/hatchback/review/n26854">Citroën ë-C3</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/inster/hatchback/review/n27214">Hyundai Inster</a>&nbsp;or <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/renault/5/hatchback/review/n27187">Renault 5</a>. In fact, if you stick to the lower end of the line-up, it even undercuts the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/leapmotor/t03/hatchback/review/n27136">Leapmotor T03</a>.

Sounds tempting. But to keep the price low, the ingredients that have gone into the Spring are more Iceland than Waitrose. We’re talking about a very small car with just four seats, a tiny 25kWh battery and a maximum power output of just 64bhp.

<h2 dir="ltr">Dacia Spring video review</h2>

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So, this clearly isn't an electric car you should be considering if you need to regularly traverse the length and breadth of the country. However,&nbsp;Dacia says its customers travel an average of 23 miles a day at an average speed of 23mph, and for those people&nbsp;the Spring’s range and performance should&nbsp;be plenty.&nbsp;

If you want a new car but would rather not spend much, Dacia is a great place to start your search.

This budget brand builds some of Britain’s cheapest new cars, including the Sandero hatchback. And don’t think cheap automatically means corners have been cut, because the Sandero has been commended at the annual What Car? Car of the Year awards on numerous occasions.

Other Dacia models include the&nbsp;higher-riding Sandero Stepway, seven-seat Jogger, and rugged Duster SUV. And while these cost slightly more than the Sandero, they’re still priced aggressively enough that they’re really only competing directly with used cars.

Dacia manages this by borrowing mechanicals and technology from its owner, Renault, to minimise development costs.

DACIA

SPRING

The Dacia Spring is the cheapest electric car on sale – and it feels it

Dacia Spring

If it’s retro charm you’re after, not many new cars come close to the chic Fiat 500e. With looks harking back to the Fifties&nbsp;classic of the same name, this all-electric reimagining of the Fiat 500 (Cinquecento in Italy) turns heads like few other cars in its price bracket.

This electric 500 (there's also a petrol hybrid version) is available with an official range of up to 199 miles.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/new-car-deals/make/fiat">Fiat</a> also sells a more affordable version aimed at buyers who want to keep costs down and don't plan to travel too far from home. It has a smaller battery and&nbsp;offers&nbsp;up to 118 miles of range.

If you go for the version with the bigger battery, you can choose between a&nbsp;regular hardtop roof or the 500e Cabrio&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/convertibles/n17007">convertible</a> version, which has a retractable canvas roof.

<h3 dir="ltr">Fiat 500e video&nbsp;review</h3>

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So, what are the&nbsp;Fiat 500e’s key rivals? Well, most electric cars are pricier and bigger, but they include the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/honda/honda-e/hatchback/review/n20882">Honda e</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mini/electric/hatchback/review/n20910">Mini Cooper Electric</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/peugeot/e208/hatchback/review/n20228">Peugeot e-208</a>. Or, if performance is your thing, there's a glitzier and quicker <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/hot-hatches/n17005">hot hatch</a> lookalike, called the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/abarth/500/hatchback/review/n25801">Abarth 500e</a>.

Read on to find out how the Fiat 500e stacks up against the best electric cars – or if you're interested in the petrol version, see our <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/fiat/500/hatchback/review/n22352">Fiat 500 Hybrid review</a>.

Modern Fiats fall into two categories: the retro models and those with more functional designs.

Cars in the first camp appeal to the heart and include the 124 Spider sports car and the 500 series: a hatchback, a convertible, an SUV and two MPVs.

By contrast, the remaining models rely on their practicality and attractive pricing, with the Panda city car, Tipo hatchback and Fullback pick-up truck all prime examples.

Fiat can trace its roots back to the 19th century but is now part of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles group, along with Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Jeep and Maserati.

FIAT

The electric Fiat 500 looks great and works well in towns and cities&nbsp;but is far from the most practical electric car

Fiat 500e

Non-identical twins don't always&nbsp;look the same from the outside, but they're a&nbsp;genetic match under the skin. Similarly, while the Fiat 600e appears&nbsp;unique, it's actually one of three electric SUV "triplets".

In other words, the 600e shares its underpinnings, battery pack and electric motor with the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/jeep/avenger/hatchback/review/n25706">Jeep Avenger&nbsp;Electric</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/peugeot/2008/estate/review/n20552">Peugeot e-2008</a>.&nbsp;Like those cars, it can officially travel around 250 miles on a full charge, and can be "refuelled"&nbsp;from 10-80% in less than half an hour.

Unlike the Avenger and e-2008, the 600e (and the petrol version, the Fiat 600) has the kind of retro styling that made the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/fiat/500/hatchback/review/n84">Fiat 500e</a>&nbsp;such a hit with buyers. In keeping with its SUV status, it&nbsp;gets cladding around its lower edges to give it a vaguely rugged look.

Can&nbsp;all that&nbsp;help the Fiat 600e stand out against the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-suvs/n23038">best electric SUVs</a> and take on the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/byd/atto-3/hatchback/review/n25563">BYD Atto 3</a>, <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/kona/hatchback/review/n18164">Hyundai Kona Electric</a>, <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/niro/estate/review/n24582">Kia Niro EV</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mg-motor-uk/zs/hatchback/review/n20171">MG ZS EV</a>? Read on to find out...

The Fiat 600e is practical and competitively priced&nbsp;with a decent battery range

Fiat 600e

While the word “Panda” is written in big letters across its side, the new Fiat Grande Panda Electric is a far cry from Pandas of old. This new take on the famous nameplate is a larger, more SUV-like&nbsp;fully electric car.

In fact, mechanically speaking, the Grande Panda Electric is&nbsp;closely related to the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/citroen/e-c3/hatchback/review/n26854">Citroën ë-C3</a> and, like that model, you can have the Grande Panda as a petrol-sipping <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/hybrid-cars/n17013">hybrid car</a>&nbsp;too. As such, if you’re hesitant to make the switch to fully electric&nbsp;motoring or want to save yourself some cash, you’re in luck.

The price jump from hybrid to electric is reasonable&nbsp;though, and the electric Grande Panda will be one of the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/small-electric-cars/n26959">cheapest electric cars</a> you can buy once it goes on sale this spring. It’ll undercut our <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/awards/new-car-awards">Car of the Year</a>&nbsp;–&nbsp;the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/renault/5/hatchback/review/n27187">Renault 5</a>&nbsp;–&nbsp;and the rival <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/inster/hatchback/review/n27214">Hyundai Inster</a>. Only the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/dacia/spring/hatchback/review/n26964">Dacia Spring</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/leapmotor/t03/hatchback/review/n27136">Leapmotor T03</a> come in at lower prices.

But is the Fiat Grande Panda Electric’s low pricing its only strength or is there more bamboo to chew, if you will? Here&nbsp;we put it to the test against the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">best electric car rivals</a>...

GRANDE PANDA

The new Grande Panda Electric will arrive as one of the cheapest electric cars you can buy

Fiat Grande Panda Electric

We watch American movies, use American social media and spend billions on American goods. But the Ford Explorer&nbsp;– like root beer –&nbsp;is&nbsp;one of those products&nbsp;our transatlantic cousins love that have never had much of an impact in the UK.

That was, until now – at least in name. The Ford Explorer we're reviewing here is available in the UK but is very different to&nbsp;Explorers of old. Firstly, it's much smaller, and secondly it's an <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-suvs/n23038">electric SUV</a> with a battery pack rather than a petrol or diesel tank.

In fact, it has more in common with modern <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/volkswagen">VW car models</a> than the all-American trucks Ford&nbsp;sells in its home market. Ford secured VW’s <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">electric car</a> tech in exchange for sending van&nbsp;mechanicals the other way, and the Explorer shares lots of parts with the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/id4/estate/review/n22789">Volkswagen ID 4</a>.

So is the Ford Explorer better than the ID 4, and how does it compare with other rivals, including the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/ioniq-5/hatchback/review/n22944">Hyundai Ioniq 5</a>, <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/ev6/estate/review/n23462">Kia EV6</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/renault/scenic-e-tech/estate/review/n26635">Renault Scenic</a>? Let’s find out…

Ford builds some of the most popular cars in the UK, including the Fiesta and Focus hatchbacks.

This success is partly down to longevity and the fact that there’s a Ford dealer around every corner. However, it’s also because Fords tend to offer good value and be among the best cars in their respective classes to drive.

The company’s huge range also helps; it offers everything from the small – but surprisingly practical – Ka+ to the large and lavishly equipped Edge SUV.

Meanwhile, other highlights of the range include the S-Max and Galaxy people carriers, the Mondeo executive car and the Ranger pick-up.

FORD

EXPLORER

The Explorer is an electric SUV that offers competent handling&nbsp;and – if you pick the right version – a decent range

Ford Explorer

What did you think when you first heard of the Ford Mustang Mach-E? That it was a new muscle car, maybe?&nbsp;Unless the "E" in the name&nbsp;was a giveaway, you probably didn't expect a new&nbsp;Mustang to turn out to be an&nbsp;electric SUV.

And why would you? For more than half a century, the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/ford/mustang/coupe/review/n17149">Ford Mustang</a> formula has remained virtually unchanged: macho styling, a big lumbering V8 engine and a simple rear-wheel-drive lay-out. The Mustang Mach-E you see here is a very different&nbsp;pony&nbsp;though. It was Ford's first real foray into the electric car market, leading the way for the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/ford/explorer/4x4/review/n26896">all-electric Ford Explorer</a>.

If you decide you want a Mach-E, you can choose from two battery capacities (Standard Range and Extended Range). The amount of performance you get depends on which version you go for, and the Extended Range has the option of rear-wheel drive (RWD versions) or <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/4x4s-for-off-roading/n26188">all-wheel drive</a> (AWD).

<h2>Ford Mustang Mach-E video review</h2>

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At the top of the range, there's the performance-focused Mustang Mach-E GT. It gets the larger of the two batteries, four-wheel drive and a big increase in pace. That makes it a rival to faster non-electric SUVs, as well as quick electric SUVs including the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/tesla/model-y/hatchback/review/n23624">Tesla Model Y Performance</a>.

As well as the Model Y, the nearest price rivals include the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/ev6/estate/review/n23462">Kia EV6</a> plus plenty of <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">electric cars</a> wearing premium badges, including the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/q4/estate/review/n23194">Audi Q4 e-tron</a>, the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/ix3/4x4/review/n22236">BMW iX3</a> and the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/genesis/gv60/estate/review/n24373">Genesis GV60</a>. For less money, you could get a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/niro/estate/review/n24582">Kia Niro EV</a>, a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/toyota/bz4x/hatchback/review/n24187">Toyota bZ4X</a> or a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/id4/estate/review/n22789">Volkswagen ID 4</a>.

Read on to find out how we rate the Ford Mustang Mach-E in all the important areas and how it compares with the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-suvs/n23038">best electric SUVs</a>...

MUSTANG MACH-E

The Mustang Mach-E is an electric SUV with a long-range battery and a quick GT version&nbsp;but a disappointing ride

Ford Mustang Mach-E

How do you make one of the UK’s best-selling cars even better? Well, for some buyers, this new Ford Puma Gen-E electric SUV could be the answer.

Up until now, the closest the hugely popular&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/ford/puma/hatchback/review/n20838">Ford Puma</a>&nbsp;range has offered to an <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">electric car</a> has been some <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/buying/what-is-a-mild-hybrid-and-should-you-buy-one/n22776">mild-hybrid engine tech</a>.&nbsp;With the arrival of the&nbsp;all-electric Gen-E, you can now choose a version that runs purely on battery power.

How can you tell a Gen-E apart from petrol Pumas? It has a smoothed out front grille, a slightly longer rear spoiler and white badging on the tailgate. It's also available in two unique paint colours to help it stand out – Electric Yellow and&nbsp;Desert Island Blue.

And the&nbsp;Ford Puma Gen-E will certainly need to stand out&nbsp;because it's in competition with&nbsp;loads of&nbsp;other models, ranging from the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/jeep/avenger/hatchback/review/n25706">Jeep Avenger Electric</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/ev3/estate/review/n27102">Kia EV3</a> to the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/peugeot/2008/estate/review/n20552">Peugeot e-2008</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/smart/hashtag-1/hatchback/review/n25016">Smart #1</a>.&nbsp;Read on as we rate it against the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-suvs/n23038">best electric SUVs</a> in key areas...

PUMA

The Puma Gen-E is the new all-electric version of Ford's hugely popular Puma small SUV

Ford Puma Gen-E

The GWM Ora 03&nbsp;is a small electric car that was launched with a name comfortably more bizarre than any other – the Ora Funky Cat.

Let’s explain what it all means. Ora is a sub-brand of Chinese automotive giant Great Wall Motors (GWM), which specialises in electric vehicles (EVs).&nbsp;And the Funky Cat&nbsp;bit? Well, it’s based on a car sold in China as the Good Cat. The Funky&nbsp;moniker was selected for the version being sold in&nbsp;the UK.

The Chinese and European versions of the 03&nbsp;are said to be virtually identical, with only a few software changes between them.

<h2>GWM 03 video review</h2>

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The line-up will grow in the future, but for now, there are two trims available and one power set-up – a 45.4kWh (usable capacity) battery, giving the Ora 03 an official range of 193 miles between charges.

It has one 170bhp electric motor driving the front wheels, and 0-62mph officially takes 8.3sec, which is not all that speedy for an <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">electric car</a>. Sportier trim levels with zippier performance and a bigger battery for a&nbsp;longer range&nbsp;will be available in future.

The GWM Ora 03 has lots of tech, a long warranty and very good crash-test results, but is all that enough to help it compete with its rivals – including the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/cupra/born/hatchback/review/n23703">Cupra Born</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/kona/hatchback/review/n18164">Hyundai Kona Electric</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mg-motor-uk/mg4/hatchback/review/n24916">MG4</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/renault/zoe/hatchback/review/n152">Renault Zoe</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/id3/hatchback/review/n21832">VW ID 3</a>? Read on to find out...

GWM ORA

The Ora 3 – formerly&nbsp;the Funky Cat – is bettered&nbsp;by most electric car rivals

GWM Ora 03 (Funky Cat)

The Genesis Electrified G80 –&nbsp;it's a name that's as literal as it is promising. Because while the regular G80 has its charm, its engine is gruff and thirsty, falling short of German rivals' standards.

That’s a major problem, because at a bare minimum&nbsp;a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/luxury-cars/n17020">luxury car</a> needs to deliver decent levels of refinement and smoothness for the passenger, and low running costs and emissions for the owner. Those are far easier to achieve with an electric car – which brings us back to the Electrified G80.&nbsp;

Out goes the 2.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine and in comes a sizeable 82.5kWh battery pack that sends its power to two motors – one mounted on each axle. Combined, you get 365bhp and an official 0-62mph time of just 4.9 seconds. Not too shabby.

To succeed in this elevated sector of the electric car market, the Electrified G80 will need to take on the likes of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/i5/saloon/review/n26177">BMW i5</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mercedes-benz/eqe/saloon/review/n25101">Mercedes EQE</a>. It doesn’t even have alternative appeal to itself: if you want a car from outside the German norm there’s the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/ioniq-6/saloon/review/n25431">Hyundai Ioniq 6</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/polestar/4/estate/review/n26931">Polestar 4</a>.

Read on to find out how we rate the Genesis Electrified G80 against the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">best electric car</a>&nbsp;rivals. Or, if you're interested in the conventional version, see our <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/genesis/g80/saloon/review/n23156">Genesis G80 review</a>.

GENESIS

The Electrified G80 is brilliantly luxurious to sit it but not as good to drive as its key German rivals

Genesis Electrified G80

Sometimes waiting so you don’t get caught&nbsp;in a stampede is the best course of action. Take the Genesis Electrified GV70&nbsp;we're reviewing here. Rather than launching at the same time as a wave of new electric SUVs, it arrived a little later – potentially giving it a better chance of being noticed.

Was it worth the wait? Well, on paper the Electrified GV70 has a lot going for it, not least the fact that it runs on electricity.

You see, the regular&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/genesis/gv70/estate/review/n23431">Genesis GV70</a>&nbsp;is a well-equipped, well-finished&nbsp;and stylish <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/family-suvs/n17116">family SUV</a> but it's marred by its uncouth engines. Ditching petrol or diesel power in favour of near-silent electric motors should improve its refinement&nbsp;at a stroke.

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So far, so good – but the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">electric car</a> market hasn't stood still, and there are plenty of rivals to consider, including the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/q6/estate/review/n26937">Audi Q6 e-tron</a>, <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mercedes-benz/eqe/4x4/review/n26300">Mercedes EQE SUV</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/porsche/macan/4x4/review/n26737">Porsche Macan Electric</a>.

Read on to find out how we rate the Genesis Electrified GV70 against the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-suvs/n23038">best electric SUVs</a>...

Electrified GV70

The Electrified GV70 is&nbsp;quick and comfy with an attractive interior&nbsp;but could do with a cheaper entry-level version

Genesis Electrified GV70

In music, your first single&nbsp;can propel you to fame or flop and end your career. Likewise, as Genesis (the car brand, not the band) launched&nbsp;the&nbsp;Genesis GV60 –&nbsp;its first dedicated all-electric model&nbsp;– it was naturally hoping for&nbsp;a big hit.

Genesis&nbsp;couldn’t have picked a more competitive section of the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">electric car</a> market to try to break into, though. Why? Well, the GV60’s size and shape puts it in the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-suvs/n23038">electric SUV</a>&nbsp;class – and up against plenty of well-established rivals.

Luckily, it didn't have to start from scratch. Genesis is&nbsp;the luxury arm of the Hyundai Group, and&nbsp;the GV60 is&nbsp;closely related to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/ioniq-5/hatchback/review/n22944">Hyundai Ioniq 5</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/ev6/estate/review/n23462">Kia EV6</a>. That means it features&nbsp;proven technologies, including the&nbsp;same&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/buying/what-is-a-car-platform-and-chassis/n27195">electric car platform</a>, called E-GMP.

<h2>Genesis GV60 video review</h2>

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The GV60 is more than just an Ioniq 5 or EV6 in&nbsp;different attire. Genesis has designed it to&nbsp;offer a more luxurious experience, with an interior unlike almost anything else.

Sounds good – but is the Genesis GV60 strong enough to beat its&nbsp;siblings?&nbsp;And what about other rivals, including the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/nissan/ariya/hatchback/review/n24303">Nissan Ariya</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/tesla/model-y/hatchback/review/n23624">Tesla Model Y</a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/id4/estate/review/n22789">Volkswagen&nbsp;ID 4</a>? Read on to find out how it performs against the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-suvs/n23038">best electric SUVs</a>...

GV60

The GV60 is a&nbsp;brilliant electric car – and the best effort yet from the Genesis brand

Genesis GV60

It's rare that a tiny five-door hatchback generates massive excitement, but when pictures of the Honda E&nbsp;were first released, there was a fevered clamour for more details.

Its cutesy&nbsp;retro styling turned heads and dropped jaws at motor shows, with onlookers admiring its curvy shape, circular headlight design and gloss-black exterior cladding. In fact, there was&nbsp;a general&nbsp;impression that <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/new-car-deals/make/honda">Honda</a>&nbsp;had taken design inspiration from a much-missed bygone era.

Looking a little closer at the Honda e reveals that this is actually a fiercely futuristic car, with flush door handles, cameras instead of door mirrors and two enormous touchscreens on the inside. Most importantly of all, though, it's a fully <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/best-electric-cars-2022/n17000">electric car</a> – Honda's first, no less – and, despite its dinky dimensions, it can seat four.&nbsp;

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So, surely it's a style-conscious technophile’s dream set of wheels? Well, it’s not quite as simple as that. Electric cars need to do more than just look good. How many miles they can travel between charges and how much they cost are hugely important factors, and plenty of the rivals strike a commendable balance between the two.&nbsp;

For starters, you have the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/fiat/500/hatchback/review/n84">Fiat 500</a>, <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mini/electric/hatchback/review/n20910">Mini Electric</a>, <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/peugeot/e208/hatchback/review/n20228">Peugeot e-208</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/renault/zoe/hatchback/review/n152">Renault Zoe</a> – which all cost less but offer longer ranges. The Honda E's price tag also means it has to go toe to toe with some larger and even more daunting rivals, including the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/niro/estate/review/n24582">Kia Niro EV</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/id3/hatchback/review/n21832">VW ID.3</a>.

So, is the Honda E&nbsp;good enough to beat that impressive line-up? Well, we've driven it, and in this review we'll tell you how we rate it against rivals, as well as giving you the low-down on its performance and handling, interior quality, practicality, running and costs and more.

Once you've decided which model is right for you, we can help you find it for the lowest price if you search our free What Car? <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/new-car-deals">New Car Buying</a>&nbsp;pages. They feature lots of the best new <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/new-car-deals/category/electric">electric car deals</a>.

Honda e review

Honda is a company that doesn’t like to follow the crowd. So, while it competes in most of the traditional sectors of the car market, in each case it does something a little bit different.

The Jazz, for example, might look like just another rival to Britain’s best-selling car, the Ford Fiesta, but it’s actually much more practical than its rivals, with a flexible boot and Tardis-like interior.

The bigger Civic is also a practical choice, but it’s mainly distinguished by having eye-catching, love-it-or-hate-it styling, despite competing in a sector of the market that’s usually more conservative than a blue rosette.

And while it may not seem so radical now, Honda’s large SUV, the CR-V, was one of the first to forego any pretence of being an off-roader and instead focus on on-road driving dynamics.

HONDA

HONDA e

Great to look at and to drive, but a high price and meagre range hugely limit its appeal

Honda E

At first glance, you’d be forgiven for assuming that the Honda e:Ny1&nbsp;electric SUV is just an electrified version of the HR-V. Dig deeper, though, and you quickly find that’s not the case.

You see, the e:Ny1 is&nbsp;the first model to be built on a new platform called e:N, which has been designed specifically for <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">electric cars</a>. It will be the basis for several more cars and SUVs as Honda moves towards&nbsp;offering a range of electric vehicles.

On this occasion, it has been set up for a 201bhp motor on the front axle plus&nbsp;a 61.9kWh battery (usable capacity). That gives&nbsp;the e:Ny1 enough power to rival the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/kona/hatchback/review/n18164#on-the-road">Hyundai Kona Electric</a>&nbsp;while its official range of 250 miles rivals the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/ev3/estate/review/n27102">Kia EV3</a> Standard Range and the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/smart/hashtag-1/hatchback/review/n25016">Smart #1&nbsp;</a>Pro+.&nbsp;

So&nbsp;does the Honda e:Ny1 have what it takes to beat the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-suvs/n23038">best electric SUVs</a>? Read on to find out how we rate it for&nbsp;performance,&nbsp;handling, practicality and more...

E NY1

The e:Ny1 electric SUV is fairly practical&nbsp;with a decent range and good performance

Honda e:Ny1

If good things come in small packages, the Hyundai Inster promises big things. You see, it measures in at just 3.8m long and around 1.6m wide – just slightly larger than the tiny VW Up.&nbsp;

That’s not all that’s small about the Inster. Its starting price is pretty diminutive too, putting it among the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/cheapest-electric-cars/n24371">cheapest electric cars</a> on sale today and in competition with the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/citroen/e-c3/hatchback/review/n26854">Citroën ë-C3</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/dacia/spring/hatchback/review/n26964">Dacia Spring</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/leapmotor/t03/hatchback/review/n27136">Leapmotor T03</a>.

Does that mean the Inster skimps on all the important things? Well, as the spec shows, it certainly doesn’t, getting plenty of standard kit, including an <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/buying/electric-car-heat-pump/n27141">EV heat pump</a>, and a choice of two battery sizes with decent electric ranges.

<h2 dir="ltr">Hyundai Inster video review</h2>

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All that sounds a bit too good to be true, doesn’t it? So can the Hyundai Inster really draw people away from established rivals including the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/fiat/500/hatchback/review/n84">Fiat 500e</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/vauxhall/corsa/hatchback/review/n21183">Vauxhall Corsa Electric</a> – or even the bigger but just as affordable <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mg-motor-uk/mg4/hatchback/review/n24916">MG4</a>? Read on to find out...

Hyundai has transformed itself from a maker of oddball hatchbacks that sold in small numbers in the UK, to a major rival to the likes of Ford, Vauxhall and Volkswagen.

The Korean firm’s Ioniq Hybrid is particularly impressive, having beaten the trend-setting Toyota Prius when we tested the cars back to back.

Meanwhile, at the extremes of the Hyundai range you find the tiny i10 city car – a four-time What Car? award winner – and the stylish yet family-friendly Santa Fe SUV.

As a bonus, all of these cars come with the reassurance of a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty, whereas most of Hyundai’s rivals offer only three years and 60,000 miles of cover.

HYUNDAI

INSTER

The Hyundai Inster is a tiny electric car with a competitive range and a decent amount of interior space

Hyundai Inster

If you've only seen the&nbsp;Hyundai Ioniq 5&nbsp;in photos, you might think it's a family hatchback. Its looks are deceiving though: this is actually a big electric SUV.

Indeed, at 4.6 metres long and 1.6 metres tall, the Ioniq 5 is almost as big as an <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/q5/4x4/review/n41">Audi Q5</a>.&nbsp;In fact, the three-metre&nbsp;distance between the front and rear axles is the same as you’ll find in the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/a8/saloon/review/n17302">Audi A8</a> limo&nbsp;and gives passengers a remarkable amount of space.

Hyundai gives you lots of choice within the Ioniq 5 range, and you can pick between two battery sizes (which were&nbsp;increased in recent update), rear or <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/4x4s-for-off-roading/n26188">four-wheel drive</a> and one of five trims. It's not cheap&nbsp;but it does promise a generous level of standard equipment, a respectable range between charges and a quick <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/fastest-charging-electric-cars/n26105">maximum charging rate</a>.

<h2 dir="ltr">Hyundai Ioniq 5 video review</h2>

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Few would argue that it doesn't look the part, but is it a good car in more objective terms? And how does it compare with rivals ranging from the<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/ev6/estate/review/n23462"> Kia EV6</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/renault/scenic-e-tech/estate/review/n26635">Renault Scenic</a> to the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/skoda/elroq/estate/review/n27301">Skoda Elroq</a> and<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/tesla/model-y/hatchback/review/n23624"> Tesla Model Y</a>?

Read on to find out how we rate the Hyundai Ioniq 5 against the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-suvs/n23038">best electric SUVs</a>...

IONIQ 5

The Ioniq 5 is fast, good to drive and roomy – and now comes with bigger batteries

Hyundai Ioniq 5

We love a bit of nostalgia,&nbsp;but trying to blend old and new can be tricky. So the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N&nbsp;– designed to be part old-school hot hatch and part high-tech electric car – has a tough gig.

The brains behind the Ioniq 5 N have weaved&nbsp;electric-car technology with internal combustion engineering knowhow to create a 641bhp fully electric hyper-hatch with a gearbox (sort of)&nbsp;and lots of artificial engine noise.

It's based on the regular – and excellent –&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/ioniq-5/hatchback/review/n22944">Hyundai Ioniq 5</a> and comes with a number of performance upgrades. They include&nbsp;new suspension, reworked steering and a vast array of drive modes designed to set it apart&nbsp;from the closely-related GT version of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/ev6/estate/review/n23462">Kia EV6</a>. In other words, it's built to&nbsp;appeal to drivers looking for a legitimate battery-powered track toy.

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Hyundai's N division is the South Korean car maker's version of&nbsp;BMW's M division and Mercedes' AMG, and has been responsible for some great petrol-powered models, including the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/i20/hatchback/review/n23338">Hyundai i20 N</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/i30/hatchback/review/n183">Hyundai i30 N</a>. But can it make a 2.2-tonne <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/electric-cars/n17000">electric car</a> fun to drive?

Read on as we find out whether the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N stands out among the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/hot-hatches/n17005">best hot hatches</a> and rate it against the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/ev6/estate/review/n24838">EV6 GT</a>, the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/tesla/model-y/hatchback/review/n23624">Tesla Model Y Performance</a>&nbsp;and other rivals...

IONIQ 5 N

You get lots of standard equipment plus plenty of tech designed to make the N version handle like a true performance car.

The N performance version of the Ioniq 5 electric car is very fast and packed full of tech –&nbsp;but also expensive

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