What electric vehicles are good to buy?

As electric vehicles (EVs) become more affordable, more of us can consider buying one. So, what EVs are out there that are good buys?

VW ID.3 Pure

This is a 5-door hatchback, with a great design and all the latest tech. It has a smaller battery and range than the ID.3 core range, but it’s a great E.

  • Approximate miles: 175
  • Cost: £25,000
  • Rapid charging: Yes: up to 80% in 45 minutes

Peugeot e-208

Released in 2020, this hatchback is great value for money. It has a 50kWh battery and a good range. Plus, the MyPeugeot App allows owners to check the car’s charge status and activate a charge if needed.

  • Approximate miles: 217
  • Cost: from £26,025
  • Rapid charging: Yes: up to 80% in 30 minutes

Vauxhall Corsa-e

This hatchback has three trim levels and rivals the Peugeot with its range and price point.

  • Approximate miles: 209
  • Cost: from £26,640
  • Rapid charging: Yes: up to 80% in 30 minutes

Skoda CITIGOe iV

A solid option for a family is Skoda’s first electric car. It is more a city car, but still has good internal space. Plus, the Connect App allows drivers to navigate around town easily and access features remotely.

  • Approximate miles: 135
  • Cost: £15,000
  • Rapid charging: Yes: up to 80% in an hour

MG ZS EV

A full-electric SUV which is cheap to run and a good value to buy. With plenty of room and boot space

  • Approximate miles: 140
  • Cost: from £28,495
  • Rapid charging: Yes: up to 80% in 40 minutes

VW e-Up! (Second generation)

2nd-gen e-Up! Is great for VW fans. This new model benefits from an increased battery size and driving range.

  • Approximate miles: 135
  • Cost: £16,000
  • Rapid charging: Yes: up to 80% in an hour

MINI Electric

A signature Mini – just electric! 

  • Approximate miles: 115
  • Cost: £24,400
  • Rapid charging: Yes: up to 80% in 35 minutes

 Fiat 500e

A city car, and great run-around. For a longer driving range there is a higher spec available including a 199-mile and an 85kW fast charge. 

  • Approximate miles: 115 or 199
  • Cost: from £19,995
  • Rapid charging: Yes: up to 80% in 26 minutes

So now you’ve scoped out what cars you like the look of, why not read up about running costs of an EV or about how much it costs to insure an EV?