To mark World EV Day – a huge global initiative to promote electric car ownership – we’ve rounded up every battery-powered car on sale in the UK. EVs are improving rapidly, and will only become more popular as we head towards the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars. We present today’s options in alphabetical order, from Audi to Volvo…
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Audi Q4 E-Tron and Q4 E-Tron Sportback
The Q4 E-Tron is Audi’s most affordable electric car. It comes as a standard SUV or sleeker Sportback, and costs from around £41,000. The entry-level 35 hits 62mph in 9.0 seconds and offers 208 miles of range, while the range-topping 50 Quattro takes just 6.2 seconds and travels nearly 300 miles on a charge. Sharp styling and a tech-laden interior should make this new EV a sales success.
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Audi E-tron and E-tron Sportback
The Audi E-tron SUV is available with a choice of two batteries: 71kWh or 95kWh. The former, badged 50 quattro, delivers an official range of 194 miles and can be recharged in 50 minutes using a 120kW charger. In the case of the latter, badged 55 quattro, the range increases to 249 miles, with a 150kW charger delivering an 80 percent charge in 50 minutes. Prices range from around £62,000 to £85,000.
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Audi E-tron GT
The Audi E-tron GT shares a platform with the Porsche Taycan, so it’s not surprising that it offers the same blistering pace. In standard guise, the GT draws power from a 93.4kWh battery, which delivers an official range of 296 miles. It can be recharged to 80 percent capacity in just 23 minutes when using a 270kW charger. The RS E-tron GT – the first electric Audi to wear an RS badge – is tuned for performance, so the range drops to 283 miles. Prices range from around £81,000 to £135,000.
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BMW i3
It’s been around for a while, but the BMW i3 still manages to look futuristic, a decade on from its debut as a concept at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. Its 42.2kWh battery delivers a claimed range of 182 to 190 miles, with an 80 percent charge available in 42 minutes when using a 50kW charger. The specs are similar for the sportier i3S version.
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BMW i4
It won’t reach UK showrooms until later this autumn, but BMW is taking reservations for the i4 electric car. Battery packs of up to 80kWh are available, with as much as 363 miles of range from a single charge. The four-door, five-seat Gran Coupe will hit 62mph in just four seconds, making this an electric rival to the M3 and M4.
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BMW iX3
As the name suggests, the BMW iX3 is an electric version of the popular X3 family SUV. Unlike the other new-to-market BMW EVs, the iX3 wasn’t built from the ground up as an electric car, but this familiarity could be one of its strengths. The 80kWh battery delivers an official 285 miles of range, with an 80 percent charge available in 34 minutes when using a 150kW rapid charger.
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BMW iX
The iX Drive50 is BMW’s flagship electric car, with the company claiming a range of more than 373 miles for the large SUV. An 80 percent charge is available in just 40 minutes when using a 200kW charger. If you can’t stretch to the £92,000 price tag, the iX Drive40 costs around £20,000 less and offers 249 miles of range.
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Citroen e-Berlingo
The new Citroen e-Berlingo is available in both five and seven-seat configurations, with a 50kWh battery to provide up to 174 miles of range. An 80 percent charge takes less than 30 minutes when using a 100kW charger, while a full charge takes 7.5 hours using a 7.4kW wallbox. Prices start from less than £30,000 after the plug-in car grant has been deducted.
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Citroen e-C4
The all-new Citroen C4 is available with petrol, diesel and electric powertrains. Of relevance here is the e-C4, which features a 50kWh battery to deliver up to 217 miles of electric range. Up to 80 percent charge is available in just 30 minutes, with prices starting from around £30,000.
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Citroen e-SpaceTourer
Fancy an electric MPV with eight seats? The Citroen e-SpaceTourer certainly fits the bill, with space for you and seven passengers. Alternatively, you can remove the rear seats to turn the SpaceTourer into a five-seater with a large boot. Its 50kWh battery delivers up to 143 miles of range.
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DS 3 Crossback E-Tense
The 50kWh battery in the DS 3 Crossback E-Tense is good for 193 miles of range, with an 80 percent charge available in just 30 minutes when using a 100kW charger. Bold styling, an upmarket interior and decent practicality are the hallmarks of this French SUV. Prices start from around £32,000 or less than £400 a month.
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Fiat 500 Electric
Thanks to a low starting price, cute styling and the option of a Cabrio version, it’s hard to see how the Fiat 500 Electric can fail. Prices start from around £20,000 for the entry-level Action model, which features a 24kWh battery for 115 miles of range. Models with the larger 42kWh battery can travel up to 199 miles, according to official tests.
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Ford Mustang Mach-E
Opt for the Extended Range version of the new Ford Mustang Mach-E and you can expect to achieve up to 379 miles of range – enough for the Mustang to rival a significantly more expensive Tesla. Even the Standard Range version offers 249 miles. You can also add 73 miles in just 10 minutes using a suitable charging station. Prices start from around £41,000.
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Honda e
If we were dishing out awards for the cutest electric car, the Honda e would be in with a chance of securing top honours. It’s just as impressive on the inside, where you’ll find a stylish and tech-laden cabin. An electric range of 137 miles is disappointing, but at least the 35.5kWh battery will be quick to recharge.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5
The new Ioniq 5 is one of the most stylish, innovative and cool electric cars on sale. Two battery sizes are offered, 58kWh or 73kWh, with up to 310 miles of range from the larger of the pair. Hyundai also quotes some truly impressive charging times, with 62 miles of range available in less than five minutes. Priced from £37,000, the Ioniq 5 has already scooped one Car of the Year award. We suspect more will follow.
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Hyundai Ioniq Electric
The Ioniq Electric isn’t as exciting as the Hyundai Ioniq 5, but a range of up to 193 miles and a five-year warranty make it a sensible choice for anyone new to the world of EVs. An 80 percent charge is available in 57 minutes when using a 50kW charger. Prices start from around £30,000 after the plug-in car grant.
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Hyundai Kona Electric
Newly refreshed for 2021, the Hyundai Kona Electric is better than ever. The most affordable versions feature a 34kWh battery and start from around £30,000. You can expect to see up to 189 miles of electric range. Alternatively, up to 300 miles of range is available from models with the larger 64kWh battery.
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Jaguar I-Pace
The Jaguar I-Pace features a large 90kWh battery to provide up to 292 miles of range. While you’re unlikely to see this figure in the real world, the same is true of every EV on this list. The I-Pace is great to look at, extremely practical and comes with a long list of standard equipment. Prices start from around £65,000.
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Kia e-Niro
Up to 282 miles of electric range is available if you opt for a Kia e-Niro with a 64kWh battery. Alternatively, the cheaper 39kWh version offers a reasonable 180 miles of range. Prices start from around £30,000 and you get a seven-year warranty as standard.
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Kia EV6
The EV6 is a big deal for Kia as it’s the South Korean company’s first car to be built from the ground up as an electric car. First deliveries are expected in October 2021, with Kia promising a range of 316 miles and a 0-60mph time of just 3.5 seconds. A 4.5-minute charge should deliver 60 miles of range and prices start from around £40,000.
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Kia Soul EV
Here’s a Kia you can buy now. The Soul EV features a 64kWh battery pack to provide up to 280 miles of electric range. For around £35,000, the Soul EV Maxx comes with a long list of standard equipment and a seven-year warranty.
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Lexus UX 300e
Lexus offers a range of electrified vehicles, but the UX 300e is its first all-electric car. The compact SUV features a 54kWh battery to provide up to 196 miles of electric range, with plenty of equipment coming as standard to justify the £42,000 starting price. It’s also extremely well made.
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Mazda MX-30
There are many reasons why the Mazda MX-30 deserves to do well. It looks great, the interior is bold and interesting, and it’s rather nice to drive. Its biggest issue is likely to be the small 35.5kWh battery, which delivers just 124 miles of range. Still, at least it’ll be quick to recharge.
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Mercedes-EQ EQA
Not content with having the largest range of SUVs, Mercedes-Benz seems intent on creating the biggest range of EVs. Note the name: EQ is the electric equivalent of the AMG performance sub-brand. The EQA is based on the Mercedes-Benz GLA and offers up to 263 miles of electric range.
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Mercedes-EQ EQC
If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll know that the EQC is based on the Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV. Its 80kWh battery delivers an official 255 miles of range, with an 80 percent charge available in just 35 minutes when using a 110kW charger. Prices start from around £65,000.
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Mercedes-EQ EQV
Your airport taxi awaits. Actually, that’s a little unfair, because the EQV is a great choice for families in need of seven seats. As well as plenty of space, excellent build quality and a decent level of standard equipment, the EV offers an official 213 miles of range. Prices start from around £70,000.
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MG 5 EV
The MG 5 EV is currently the only electric estate car you can buy. Behind the rather sombre styling, you’ll find a spacious and practical car that’s backed by a seven-year warranty. Just as importantly, its 52.5kWh battery delivers an official 214 miles of range, with an 80 percent charge available in just 50 minutes from a 50kW charging point.
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MG ZS EV
The MG ZS EV is one of the most affordable electric cars you can buy. Prices start from around £26,000, which secures an SUV with a 44.5kWh battery and 163 miles of electric range. Like the MG 5 EV, the ZS EV comes with an impressive seven-year warranty.
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Mini Electric
The Mini Electric retains the same fun-to-drive spirit as the regular Mini hatchback, but with the added benefit of an electric powertrain. Its 32.6kWh battery isn’t the biggest, so don’t expect much more than the official 140-145 miles of electric range. An 80 percent charge is available in 36 minutes when using a 50kW charger. Prices start from £26,000.
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Nissan E-NV200 Combi
Here’s an electric Nissan you don’t have to wait for. Its van origins are obvious, but this means the e-NV200 Combi is one of the most practical EVs you can buy. The five or seven-seater shares much of its electric gubbins with the Leaf, including a 40kWh to deliver a combined range of 124 miles. It costs from £28,000.
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Nissan Leaf
As the world’s best-selling electric car, the Nissan Leaf has probably done as much for the EV industry as Elon Musk. The second-generation Leaf comes with a choice of 40kWh or 62kWh batteries to deliver a range of 168 miles and 239 miles respectively. The latter also benefits from faster charging, so it’s the one to choose if you travel longer distances.
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Peugeot e-208
The Peugeot e-208 is at the forefront of an EV revolution; new electric cars that are relatively affordable, look similar to their conventional counterparts and offer a realistic range for most drivers. It costs from £27,000 and can travel an official 217 miles on a single charge. An 80 percent charge is available in just 30 minutes.
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Peugeot e-2008
The e-2008 trades a little electric range for more space and an elevated driving position. Prices start from around £3,000 more than the e-208, but this makes it more affordable than many other electric SUVs. Its 50kWh battery delivers 206 miles of range. Remember, the range estimates mentioned on this list of EVs are unlikely to reflect what you’ll see in the real world.
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Peugeot e-Rifter
The Peugeot e-Rifter is more expensive and offers less range than the e-208 and e-2008, so why is it worth considering? Space and practicality, because the e-Rifter offers seating for seven and a large boot in five-seat mode. Its 50kWh battery could deliver an official 171 miles on a single charge, with an 80 percent charge available in 30 minutes.
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Peugeot e-Traveller
As the styling suggests, the Peugeot e-Traveller is a minibus version of a Peugeot panel van. So while it’s not particularly exciting to look at, you get eight seats and greater flexibility than you’ll find in most other EVs. It costs around £50,000 and can travel up to 148 miles on a single charge.
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Polestar 2
The Polestar 2 range has expanded to three models. For around £40,000, you get a range of up to 276 miles and 0-62mph in 7.0 seconds. Alternatively, the long range versions deliver up to 337 miles, plus 62mph in 4.5 seconds with four-wheel drive. Classy styling, an upmarket interior, integrated Google tech and a long list of standard equipment are the key selling points of this Tesla Model 3 rival.
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Porsche Taycan
If the Porsche Taycan represents the future of EVs, we’re in for a treat. It might cost from £70,000 – or £80,000 in the case of the more practical Cross Turismo estate – but the Taycan sends a message to sceptical car enthusiasts: proof that EVs can be fun and exhilarating. The range varies depending on the model or battery size, but up to 300 miles is realistic.
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Renault Zoe E-Tech
Thanks to its 52kWh battery, the Renault Zoe E-Tech delivers up to 245 miles of electric range. Pretty impressive for a car that costs less than £28,000 after the plug-in car grant. You also get a five-year warranty for the car and eight years of cover for the battery. Unlike earlier versions of the Zoe, the battery is included in the price of the car; the option to lease the battery pack has been removed.
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Renault Twizy
Technically speaking, the Renault Twizy is a quadricycle, so shouldn’t be on this list of electric cars. However, it’s got four wheels, a steering wheel, two seats and a roof, so it still counts, right? It costs £12,000, making the Twizy the cheapest electric ‘car’ you can buy. Bank on seeing up to 62 miles of electric range.
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Seat Mii Electric
With a price of around £20,000, the Seat Mii Electric is one of the cheapest EVs you can buy in 2021. It’s based on the standard Seat Mii city car, with a 36.8kWh battery to deliver 160 miles of range. It represents terrific value for anyone looking for an inexpensive electric car city, especially when you factor in the excellent level of kit.
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Skoda Enyaq iV
The Skoda Enyaq iV shares much in common with the Volkswagen ID.4 electric SUV. There’s a choice of two batteries: 62kWh or 82kWh. Up to 333 miles of range is available if you opt for the 82kWh version, but the more affordable 62kWh battery offers a respectable 256 miles. Prices range from £32,000 to £43,000, although fast charging costs extra. A coupe version arrives in early 2022.
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Smart EQ Forfour
Smart has ditched petrol power to focus on EVs. The Forfour features a tiny 17.6kWh battery to deliver a range of 78 miles, so it’s ideal for city dwellers and making short trips to the train station. The on-board charger limits you to 22kW charging, so you’ll need to allow a little extra time when recharging the battery.
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Smart EQ Fortwo
The Fortwo features the same 17.6kWh battery and 22kW charging cap, but you should be able to achieve an extra couple of miles of range. Prices start from around £20,500 for the standard Fortwo or £22,500 for the Fortwo Cabrio.
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Tesla Model 3
The first relatively affordable Tesla is arguably the American company’s best yet. Prices start from around £40,000, while the ridiculously quick Performance model costs £60,000. A range of between 278 miles and 360 miles is possible, depending on the model and battery, with fast charging available via Tesla’s Supercharger network.
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Tesla Model S
It might be long in the tooth, but the Tesla Model S still offers the best range of any current EV. That shows how far ahead of the game it was when it arrived in 2012. Up to 412 miles of range is available if you choose the Long Range version, while the future Plaid+ version offers an estimated 520 miles on a single charge. Expect to pay from £85,000.
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Tesla Model X
With prices starting from around £90,000, the Tesla Model X isn’t cheap, but it does offer up to 360 miles of electric range. You also get a choice of five, six or seven seats, a pair of ‘falcon wing’ rear doors and the very latest technology. The Plaid model boasts a top speed of 163mph and a 0-60mph time of 2.5 seconds.
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Vauxhall Combo-e Life
Like the electric versions of the Citroen Berlingo and Peugeot Rifter, the platform-sharing Vauxhall Combo-e Life is available as a five or seven-seater. Prices start from less than £32,000, and its 50kWh battery delivers an official range of 174 miles. An 80 percent charge is available in just 30 minutes when using a 100kW charger.
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Vauxhall Corsa-e
Vauxhall’s most affordable electric car is also one of the best. It comes with plenty of standard equipment, while its 50kWh battery delivers a claimed 209 miles of range, with an 80 percent charge available in 30 minutes. Prices start from £27,000, which is more than you’ll pay for a petrol or diesel version, but the difference is negligible on PCP or lease.
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Vauxhall Mokka-e
The Mokka name might be familiar, but this new version represents a radical departure from the lacklustre model of old. It’s more stylish, inside and out, while the electric version gets a 50kWh battery to provide up to 201 miles of range. Prices start from around £30,000, with first deliveries expected shortly.
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Vauxhall Vivaro-e Life
With room for up to nine people, the Vauxhall Vivaro-e Life is the ideal EV if you need to transport almost an entire football team. Its 50kWh battery delivers 143 miles of range for an away match, with an 80 percent charge available in 30 minutes when using a 100kW charger. Back of the net, etc.
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Volkswagen e-Up
The e-Up is the smallest electric Volkswagen you can buy. It costs around £21,000 after the plug-in car grant, while its 36.8kWh battery delivers a useful 159 miles of range. It feels a little dated in places, but it should continue to do a job until the ID.2 electric city car arrives.
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Volkswagen ID.3
The ID.3 offers the longest range (263 miles) of any new electric car eligible for the government’s plug-in car grant. That’s quite a key selling point. More expensive versions are available, with up to 336 miles possible in the Pro S model, thanks to its larger 77kWh battery.
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Volkswagen ID.4
Meet Volkswagen’s first electric SUV. There’s a bewildering range of options to choose from, but the key thing is the availability of two batteries: 52kWh or 77kWh. Up to 323 miles of range is achievable in ID.4 models with the 77kWh battery, while the 52kWh delivers an official 213 miles on a single charge. Prices start from around £32,000, but only one version is eligible for the plug-in car grant.
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Volvo C40 Recharge
The swoopy C40 Recharge is the first Volvo model to be offered without a petrol, diesel or hybrid equivalent. Its 78kWh battery should deliver an official 260 miles of range, with an 80 percent charge available in just 40 minutes when using a 150kW charger. Prices kick off at £57,400.
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Volvo XC40 Recharge
The practical XC40 Recharge features the same 78kWh battery as the C40 and Polestar 2, with 259 miles of range available on a single charge. Prices start from around £50,000, or subscriptions are available for around £619 a month. We’ll update this list of electric cars over the coming weeks and months. All details are correct as at 8 September 2021.
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