BBC Top Gear Magazine

EV HOTLIST

READY TO MAKE THE SWITCH?

WE SEPARATE WHAT’S HOT FROM WHAT’S NOT

CITY CARS

These small cars are perfect for urban life, but the trade-off is a much lower range

1. HONDA e

PRICE: £28,215–£30,715 RANGE: Up to 136 miles

TG’s reigning city car of the year has retro-tastic styling, but the range isn’t great. No worries – you don’t need to drive anywhere, just sit inside it.

2. MINI ELECTRIC

PRICE: £24,400–£30,400 RANGE: Up to 145 miles

The electric version of the home grown favourite squeezes the BMW i3’s powertrain into a familiar package. Range not massive, but the car’s still fun.

3. FIAT 500

PRICE: £19,995–£26,995 RANGE: Up to 199 miles

The latest version of the 500 offers sharper looks, good value and decent range – and a parcel shelf full of soft toys shouldn’t hurt the battery

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