Nicely refined and hugely practical, the Peugeot e-Rifter is miles ahead of the Nissan e-NV200, and its Allure Premium trim comes with a lot more kit than the entry-level Citroën e-Berlingo. It's a shame that no seven-seat version qualifies for the Government's electric car grant, though (the cheaper Vauxhall Combo-e Life and Citroën e-Berlingo do).
The 134bhp electric motor actually manages to keep up with the most potent 1.2-litre petrol. Its 0-62mph time of 11.2sec for the five-seater version isn’t exactly thrilling, but it gets off the line smartly and keeps up with regular traffic easily.
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