SMALL SUVs
THIS is one class where battery-electric vehicles have taken off, combining zero emissions with the smart looks an SUV bodystyle brings. Buyers love compact crossovers like this, and with the promise of ultra-low running costs, a small SUV is an enticing proposition.
There are many great examples in this sector, but don’t discount a hybrid alternative, because depending on how you’ll use your car, a petrol-electric powertrain could suit you better. We’ve lined up mainstream and premium models here, as well as a fun-to-drive petrol alternative.
OUR PICK
“A new Niro might have broken cover (page 8), but the current car – available as HEV, PHEV and EV, still offers huge choice and flexibility”
Kia e-Niro
KIA turned the EV market on its head with the brilliant e-Niro, which left the competition scrabbling to catch up. Its claimed 282-mile range is impressive enough, but factor in the family-friendly SUV body and a
