Small Electric

Small electric cars can make for perfect everyday transport for you and your family in the city or suburbia. And some of the best have comfort and decent driving range that makes them perfectly suitable for longer trips, too.

As well as being adept at coping with city life, small electric cars need to be roomy enough for a couple of adults, and should be comfortable enough to make every journey a breeze.

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MG4 Urban front dynamic

MG4 Urban

from £17,691
There’s a lot to like about the new MG4 Urban, even beyond its bargain price
Nissan Micra front cornering

Nissan Micra

from £20,545
The Nissan Micra has returned as an electric hatchback based on our 2025 Car of the Year
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Cupra Born front dynamic

Cupra Born

from £35,995
The Born is a sportier take on the VW ID 3, with a better interior and sharper handling
VW ID 3 front cornering

Volkswagen ID 3

from £23,680
The ID 3 electric family car is good to drive and the latest facelifted version is a step up from the original
MG4 driving front right

MG4

from £21,694
The MG4 EV electric car isn't perfect but it does offer very good value and a competitive range
Mini Cooper Electric JCW front right driving

Mini Cooper Electric

from £25,857
The Mini Cooper Electric is fun to drive and characterful but there are cheaper electric cars
Kia EV4 GT hatchback static

Kia EV4

from £30,495
Impresses for range and rear leg room. Shame it can’t charge faster
BYD Dolphin front cornering

BYD Dolphin

from £22,331
The BYD Dolphin is a spacious small electric car with a competitive starting price
Peugeot e-208 front cornering

Peugeot e-208

from £18,490
The e-208 is a stylish electric hatchback that’s available with two battery options
DS No 4 E-Tense front dynamic

DS No 4 E-Tense

from £31,240
The DS No 4 E-Tense is a fully electric family car, and one billed as a premium offering
Abarth 500e front right driving

Abarth 500

from £30,995
The Abarth 500 is entertaining but can't match the sharpness of truly great hot hatches
Dacia Spring front right driving

Dacia Spring

from £12,990
The Dacia Spring is the cheapest electric car on sale – and it feels it
GWM Ora 03 GT front cornering

GWM Ora 03

from £24,995
The Ora 03 – formerly the Ora Funky Cat – is a small electric car that rivals the MG4 and Renault 5
Honda e front cornering

Honda E

from £34,430
Great to look at and to drive, but a high price and meagre range hugely limit its appeal
Renault Twingo front dynamic

Renault Twingo

The new Renault Twingo looks great and should be priced very competitively, so the early signs are positive
Kia EV2 front dynamic

Kia EV2

The Kia EV2 is a new small electric car that's well-built, comfortable and decent to drive
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