Every new EV ranked: 40 to 69

Welcome to page two of our epic journey through every electric car currently on sale in the UK. We’ve covered our road test team’s carefully considered top 40 and now it’s time to examine the solid second tier options in our 161-car ranking.  

Positions between 40 and 69 in our list are not to be sniffed at given that we’re talking in context of the entire EV market. For buyers, there are some great options in the rundown below…

40. Alpine A290

The A290 is a super desirable electric hot hatch that could do with a bit more edge

• Price (from): £30,245
• Powertrain: 52kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 178bhp/285Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 7.4 seconds/106mph
• Range: 236 miles
• Charging: 100kW (15-80% in 30 minutes)
• Class: Hot hatch

Taking the strong starting point of the Renault 5 and giving it a power increase and yet more visual attitude was always going to be a winning recipe. The Alpine A290 looks brilliant and is fun to drive, although we’re left wishing it had been taken a bit further.

41. MG4 

The MG4 is a great-value electric hatchback that’s surprisingly good to drive

• Price (from): £29,995
• Powertrain: 64kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 188bhp/350Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 7.5 seconds/112mph
• Range: 251 miles
• Charging: 154kW (10-80% in 25 minutes)
• Class: Family car

The sharply styled hatch isn’t as headline-grabbing in terms of value as it once was, because of the even cheaper MG4 Urban, but it’s a much better car to drive and is even quite fun. If you opt for the larger Extended Range battery, the range on a full charge is an impressive 338 miles.

42. Peugeot E-5008

Cheaper than a lot of other rival EVs, the E-5008 is also dripping with style

• Price (from): £39,095
• Powertrain: 73kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 207bhp/343Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 9.7 seconds/105mph
• Range: 309 miles
• Charging: 160kW (20-80% in 30 minutes)
• Class: Large SUV

The Peugeot E-5008 undercuts other seven-seater EVs such as the Kia EV9 by a significant chunk, and yet it still looks plenty expensive inside and out, and is very practical. There are some compromises that come with the tempting price, though, with limited range and performance from the standard battery. 

43. Ford Explorer 

The Explorer is a pleasant, decent value SUV that’s more VW than Ford

• Price (from): £33,685
• Powertrain: 58kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 187bhp/310Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 8.0 seconds/99mph
• Range: 273 miles
• Charging: 105kW (20-80% in 30 minutes)
• Class: Mid-size SUV

The Ford Explorer has much in common with the Volkswagen ID.4, which means you get the same cabin-tech frustrations. Ford has done a better job of tuning the suspension, though, and the Extended Range can go an impressive 374 miles on a full charge.

44. Audi e-tron GT

A striking saloon with searing straight-line pace, the e-tron GT also packs strong charging tech

• Price (from): £88,605
• Powertrain: 97kWh battery, 2x e-motors
• Power/torque: 575bhp/640Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 4.0 seconds/152mph
• Range: 386 miles
• Charging: 320kW (10-80% in 18 minutes)
• Class: Large exec

The Audi e-tron GT still looks like one of the most striking electric cars out there, and it’s faster than ever, with the updated RS model pushing out 912bhp when in its overboost mode. It’s not that practical, though, and the related Porsche Taycan is more satisfying to drive.

45. BMW i4 

A great-driving and very well-built premium EV, but the BMW i4 isn’t cheap

• Price (from): £51,370
• Powertrain: 67kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 282bhp/400Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 6.0 seconds/118mph
• Range: 319 miles
• Charging: 180kW (10-80% in 30 minutes)
• Class: Mid-size exec

The BMW i4 is an undaunting first electric car, because it’s simply an electric version of the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe. It’s just as good to drive, despite the extra weight, and scores well in terms of quality. It’s not cheap, though, and the range is nothing special these days.

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46. Volkswagen ID.3 Neo

The ID.3 has improved dramatically over time, and the latest Neo is the best yet

• Price (from): £30,860
• Powertrain: 59kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 201bhp/265Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 7.6 seconds/99mph
• Range: 269 miles
• Charging: 165kW (10-80% in 24 minutes)
• Class: Family car

After a wobbly start with various electrical gremlins, the Volkswagen ID.3 has got better and better. Its biggest leap has come with the vastly improved Volkswagen ID.3 Neo, which swaps the original car’s much-maligned touch-sensitive elements with proper buttons.

47. Polestar 4

Volvo’s electric offshoot decided you didn’t need a rear window, and the Polestar 4 is evidence of that

• Price (from): £56,750
• Powertrain: 94kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 268bhp/343Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 7.1 seconds/124mph
• Range: 385 miles
• Charging: 210kW (10-80% in 30 minutes)
• Class: Large exec

It's easy to get distracted by Polestar’s decision to delete the rear screen from this car, but if you can live with that, the Polestar 4 is a pleasingly different take on the premium coupe-SUV remit. We love the minimalistic cabin and the stylish looks. It could do with being more fun, though.

48. Citroen e-C3

An affordable, likeable small EV, the Citroen e-C3 is starting to slip behind

• Price (from): £21,715
• Powertrain: 44kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 113bhp/120Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 10.4 seconds/82mph
• Range: 130 miles
• Charging: 100kW (20-80% in 26 minutes)
• Class: Supermini

The Citroen e-C3 is a great example of how quickly the world of affordable EVs is moving. It was crowned Auto Express Car of the Year in 2024, but it’s starting to look like an also-ran compared with fresher entrants such as the Renault Twingo. The little Citroen is still worth considering, though.

49. Porsche Macan Electric 

The Macan is probably the best-driving electric SUV on sale, with some practicality compromises

• Price (from): £69,800
• Powertrain: 96kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 335bhp/563Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 5.7 seconds/137mph
• Range: 399 miles
• Charging: 270kW (10-80% in 21 minutes)
• Class: Premium SUV

With the Macan Electric, Porsche proved the Taycan wasn’t a one-off. Here’s another EV that drives just like a Porsche should, while also offering a decent range and strong rapid charging tech. Unfortunately, it also comes with an enormous options list, just like ICE Porsches. 

50. Volvo EX30

The EX30 has bags of premium appeal and a great cabin, but the software needs some work

• Price (from): £33,060
• Powertrain: 51kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 268bhp/343Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 5.7 seconds/112mph
• Range: 214 miles
• Charging: 134kW (10-80% in 30 minutes)
• Class: Premium SUV

The Volvo EX30 oozes quality, and yet it’s reasonably inexpensive to buy if you opt for one of the cheaper versions. Things get pricey at the top end, but then again you’re getting a lot of performance – up to 422bhp, in fact. Rivals tend to be more practical, though.

51. Kia EV6 

It’s a striking EV with exceptional charging tech – even though it’s now five years old

• Price (from): £45,635
• Powertrain: 84kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 225bhp/350Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 7.7 seconds/115mph
• Range: 361 miles
• Charging: 350kW (10-80% in 18 minutes)
• Class: Mid-size exec

The Kia EV6 might now have rivals with more impressive range figures, but the Kia has an ace up its sleeve with its 350kW rapid charging capability. It now comes with a bigger battery, too, boosting the range figure. Nothing can be done about the practicality compromises of that swooping roofline, though.

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52. Vauxhall Frontera Electric

A cheap and mostly cheerful electric SUV with a famous badge, the Frontera is back  

• Price (from): £24,795
• Powertrain: 44kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 110bhp/125Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 12.8 seconds/88mph
• Range: 186 miles
• Charging: 100kW (20-80% in 26 minutes)
• Class: Mid-size SUV

The Vauxhall Frontera is hard to beat for those looking for a spacious EV for not a lot of money. It’s significantly cheaper yet roomier than the Vauxhall Mokka, but you can see why – the cabin feels cheap and refinement isn’t brilliant. It’s pretty slow, too – 13 seconds to 62mph, anyone?

53. Polestar 2

A likeable Tesla Model 3 alternative with a plush cabin, the Polestar 2 is still competitive after all this time 

• Price (from): £45,210
• Powertrain: 64kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 268bhp/490Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 6.2 seconds/127mph
• Range: 344 miles
• Charging: 134kW (10-80% in 35 minutes)
• Class: Mid-size exec

The Polestar 2 is getting on a bit now, but the Swedish brand has done a good job of continually updating it to keep pace with rivals. The range figures still hold up well, while more recent versions drive better. It still rides much too firmly, though.

54. Hyundai Inster 

The Inster is a cute small EV that’s also very versatile, but it’s pricey in this market

• Price (from): £23,775
• Powertrain: 42kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 96bhp/147Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 11.7 seconds/87mph
• Range: 203 miles
• Charging: 73kW (10-80% in 30 minutes)
• Class: City car

We love the Hyundai Inster for its looks alone, but there’s plenty of substance here. The range figures are impressive for this type of EV, and the flexible cabin is a real highlight. The Honda Super-N undercuts it on price, though, and recently defeated the Hyundai in a twin test.

55. Polestar 3

A great-looking SUV, the Polestar 3 is sullied by some annoying tech choices. 

• Price (from): £76,540
• Powertrain: 92kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 329bhp/480Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 7.5 seconds/130mph
• Range: 373 miles
• Charging: 310kW (10-80% in 18 minutes)
• Class: Premium SUV

As if looking super stylish from the outside wasn’t enough, the Polestar 3 gets even more impressive when you step inside. And less so when you start using it, because it’s needlessly fiddly, and relies too much on its central touchscreen. The improved range figures are healthy, though.

56. Audi Q4 e-tron

The latest Q4 e-tron is an upmarket compact electric SUV that can get pricey if you’re not careful  

• Price (from): £46,260
• Powertrain: 59kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 201bhp/310Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 8.1 seconds/99mph
• Range: 269 miles
• Charging: 160kW (15-80% in 30 minutes)
• Class: Premium SUV

Audi has done a great job of using a lot of the same bits and pieces as less premium cars such as the Skoda Enyaq and building something plush enough to justify the four rings on the bonnet. We wouldn’t bother with the Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback, though – it’s expensive and noticeably less practical.

57. Hyundai Ioniq 9

A vast and striking seven-seater electric SUV that pushes Hyundai into new territory 

• Price (from): £64,995
• Powertrain: 110kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 215bhp/350Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 9.4 seconds/118mph
• Range: 372 miles
• Charging: 233kW (10-80% in 24 minutes)
• Class: Large SUV

Not so long ago, the idea of Hyundai making something that looks like the Ioniq 9 would have been unthinkable. Inside the distinctive SUV you’ll find bags of room and seating for seven. The cabin quality ought to be better considering the cost, though.

58. Hyundai Kona Electric 

Former Auto Express Car of the Year winner is beginning to feel its age

• Price (from): £31,250
• Powertrain: 65kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 215bhp/255Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 7.8 seconds/107mph
• Range: 319 miles
• Charging: 101kW (10-80% in 34 minutes)
• Class: Small SUV

In the context of EVs, 2023 is an eternity. That’s when the Hyundai Kona Electric scooped our top prize. As a consequence, the Hyundai is feeling dated compared to fresher rivals. It remains decent value, though, and it still scores well in terms of practicality.

59. Volkswagen ID. Buzz

The ID.Buzz is still hugely cool, but a bit too expensive – especially alongside the excellent Kia PV5

• Price (from): £59,405
• Powertrain: 79kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 282bhp/560Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 7.6 seconds/99mph
• Range: 293 miles
• Charging: 170kW (10-80% in 30 minutes)
• Class: MPV

Essentially an electric reincarnation of the original VW buses, the ID.Buzz oozes retro-cool-factor. It’s practical, too, so long as you opt for the long-wheelbase version – the SWB is fairly compact. It’s expensive, though; a fact highlighted by the more recent arrival of the brilliant Kia PV5. 

60. BMW iX1 

The latest X1 is a strong choice for keen drivers, but charging tech is modest in this day and age

• Price (from): £37,065
• Powertrain: 66.4kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 201bhp/250Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 8.6 seconds/106mph
• Range: 318 miles
• Charging: 130kW (10-80% in 30 minutes)
• Class: Premium SUV

Another BMW EV which uses a well-proven combustion platform as a starting point, and mostly to good effect. The BMW iX1 is a clear class leader in terms of driving fun, and it’s also quite practical. The ride is too firm, though, and the rapid charging speeds aren’t brilliant. 

61. MINI Cooper Electric

The MINI remains one of the most entertaining EVs around, which helps justify the price 

• Price (from): £26,905
• Powertrain: 41kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 201bhp/290Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 7.3 seconds/99mph
• Range: 186 miles
• Charging: 75kW (10-80% in 30 minutes)
• Class: Supermini

MINI’s talk of ‘go-kart feel’ isn’t just marketing nonsense – its smaller cars are generally a riot, and that extends to the MINI Cooper Electric. In fact, it might be the most fun of the lot. It doesn’t go that far on a charge considering the cost, though.

62. Rolls-Royce Spectre 

In some ways, the Spectre is the ultimate electric car. But it’s expensive, obviously

• Price (from): £333,185
• Powertrain: 112kWh battery, 2x e-motors
• Power/torque: 592bhp/1,015Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 4.4 seconds/120mph
• Range: 390 miles
• Charging: 195kW (10-80% in 28 minutes)
• Class: Luxury car

Shirking a V12 petrol engine for electric motors makes the Rolls-Royce Spectre II a better luxury car. It’s serene to drive or be driven in, but bonkers quick if called for. As you’d expect, it’s incredibly expensive, but it feels worth it. And your chauffeur can worry about its sheer size.

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63. BMW i7

A better luxury car than the combustion-powered 7 Series, the i7’s refinement is first rate

• Price (from): £156,740
• Powertrain: 101.7kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 449bhp/650Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 5.5 seconds/127mph
• Range: 379 miles
• Charging: 195kW (10-80% in 30 minutes)
• Class: Luxury car

Can't quite stretch to the Rolls but still minted? Look no further than the BMW i7. Just like the Spectre II, the i7 is enhanced as a luxury product thanks to its lack of engine, and is plenty fast. It doesn’t exactly fly under the radar with that massive kidney grille, though. 

64. Audi Q6 e-tron

The Q6 feels like a big leap over Audi’s early EV efforts, with great space and tech

• Price (from): £60,565
• Powertrain: 83kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 288bhp/450Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 7.0 seconds/130mph
• Range: 329 miles
• Charging: 270kW (10-80% in 21 minutes)
• Class: Premium SUV

Spacious and packed full of technology, you could even call the Audi Q6 e-tron good value, if you ignore the pricier variants; the entry-level model still ticks plenty of boxes. The ride and handling should be better, though, and generally, it just can’t match the excellent BMW iX3.

65. Cupra Tavascan

If you want a super-stylish cabin in a family-friendly package, the Cupra Tavascan’s a good shout

• Price (from): £39,995
• Powertrain: 77kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 282bhp/545Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 6.8 seconds/112mph
• Range: 343 miles
• Charging: 135kW (10-80% in 21 minutes)
• Class: Mid-size SUV

The Cupra Tavascan's cabin is a real show-stopper with its distinctive design, but there’s substance, too, thanks to generous space for occupants. We like the look of the outside, too. It’s a shame the ride/handling balance isn’t better sorted, though, and it’s surprisingly expensive, especially in higher grades. 

66. MINI Countryman Electric

Not cheap, but the Countryman is easily MINI’s most convincing SUV yet

• Price (from): £39,995
• Powertrain: 65.2kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 204bhp/250Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 8.6 seconds/106mph
• Range: 311 miles
• Charging: 130kW (10-80% in 30 minutes)
• Class: Mid-size SUV

The MINI Countryman took a notable step forward with its latest version, and as the Countryman Electric, it’s perhaps in its strongest form. The interior is fab, it’s more practical than before, and it’s as fun as ever to drive. It’s a shame it misses out on the petrol model’s sliding rear bench, though.

67. Smart #5

Great quality and lots of kit, but the Smart #5’s so-so efficiency pegs it back a bit

• Price (from): £39,800
• Powertrain: 76kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 335bhp/373Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 6.9 seconds/124mph
• Range: 343 miles
• Charging: 150kW (10-80% in 30 minutes)
• Class: Mid-size SUV

The 2.4-tonne Smart #5 is some way from the ethos of the old Smart ForTwo, but there’s a lot to like, including high levels of standard equipment and some outrageous performance at the pointy end of the range. It’s a shame the real-world efficiency isn’t better, though. 

68. Alpine A390

Triple motor oddity that’s less fun than we’d hoped; it isn’t very practical either

• Price (from): £61,390
• Powertrain: 89kWh battery, 3x e-motors
• Power/torque: 395bhp/650Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 4.8 seconds/124mph
• Range: 345 miles
• Charging: 190kW (15-80% in 25 minutes)
• Class: Mid-size SUV

The Alpine A390’s drivetrain sounds impressive and genuinely makes it more interesting from behind the wheel, but it’s still a little lacking in terms of excitement. The range and charging tech are nothing special, either, but everything’s bundled together in an attractive package, at least.

69. Nissan Ariya

A former CotY winner, the Nissan Ariya finds itself slipping back from the competition

• Price (from): £37,500
• Powertrain: 63kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 214bhp/300Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 7.5 seconds/100mph
• Range: 250 miles
• Charging: 130kW (10-80% in 30 minutes)
• Class: Mid-size SUV

Again, it’s a former Auto Express Car of the Year winner that now doesn’t stand out quite as well because of fresher competition. Deep price cuts have brought the Nissan Ariya back into contention, at least, and we still love the smartly designed, high-quality interior. Just ignore the pointless Ariya Nismo version.

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