Top Electric Car (EV Car) 2024. An EV buying guide

Porsche Taycan

Best for buyers wanting the Porsche of EVs Pros: Sublime to drive, rapid charging, familiar Porsche controls Cons: The shooting brakes aren’t as roomy as you’d like

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Hyundai Ioniq 5

White Bag

Best for EV owners who want to stand out from the crowd Pros: Postmodern style, space onboard, long range Cons: It’s a supersized hatchback – much bigger than it looks in pic

Kia EV6

White Bag

Best for families wanting performance and long range Pros: Modern style, choice of battery sizes, sweet to drive Cons: Design not quite as crisp as sister brand Hyundai’

BMW i4

White Bag

Best for families wanting performance and long range Pros: Modern style, choice of battery sizes, sweet to drive Cons: Design not quite as crisp as sister brand Hyundai’

MG 4 EV

White Bag

Best for EV owners on a tight budget Pros: Rapid, fun to drive and does the range it says on the tin Cons: Interior is a little too Playmobil for our liking

Tesla Model 3

White Bag

Best for motorists seeking a long-range EV with security of Supercharger network Pros: The original disruptor, intergalactic range, rapid performance Cons: Interior quality still not quite up there with the German

Renault Megane E-Tech Electric

White Bag

Best for those wanting Gallic flair from their EV Pros: Attractive looks, roomy interior, simple to drive Cons: Ride quality a bit lumpen

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Polestar 2

White Bag

Best for Saloon EV fans after some Scandi style Pros: Minimalist interior, Swedish style throughout, ace to drive Cons: It’s cramped. Really cramped compared to many clean-sheet EV

Skoda Enyaq

White Bag

Best for sensible families wanting to plug in Pros: Roomy and full of common-sense features Cons: It’s all a bit dull

Mercedes EQE

White Bag

Best for tech heads Pros: Positively dripping with clever-clogs tech features Cons: The actual driving experience is more mundane

BMW iX

White Bag

Best for well-heeled families who still enjoy a sharp drive Pros: Ace to drive, long-range, a lovely interior Cons: Whither BMW design elegance?

Fiat 500 Electric

White Bag

Best for city dwellers and those needing a bijou battery baby Pros: Chic, modish style, perfect for zipping across town Cons: Even bigger-batteried version may struggle on longer commute