Every new EV ranked: 100 to 139

The fourth part of the definitive 161 to 1 ranking of the UK electric car market in its entirety kicks off with the 100th best electric car on sale and proceeds south to the model in 139th place. 

These aren’t the worst electric cars you can buy but for the most part, they are models that have quite a few rivals ahead of them in the eyes of our road test experts. Some are getting on in years and have been outclassed by newer rivals, others never really had the qualities to trouble the top of their respective classes. At this level though, it’s still possible for a buyer to get a decent car at a great price with some careful negotiation. 

100. Toyota bZ4X

Better than before, the Toyota bZ4X is still well behind many rivals

• Price (from): £39,995
• Powertrain: 57.7kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 156bhp/266Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 8.6 seconds/87mph
• Range: 352 miles
• Charging: 150kW (10-80% in 30 minutes)
• Class: Mid-size SUV

The Toyota bZ4x has taken some important steps forward after an underwhelming launch. It now has a more competitive range figure, for one thing, and the inclusion of a very practical Toyota bZ4x Touring estate car in the range is very welcome. It still lags behind a lot of rivals, though.

101. Maserati GranTurismo Folgore 

Fast and beautiful, but the GranTurismo Folgore is undeniably heavy and very expensive

• Price (from): £179,950
• Powertrain: 92.5kWh battery, 3x e-motors
• Power/torque: 751bhp/1,350Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 2.7 seconds/202mph
• Range: 280 miles
• Charging: 270kW (10-80% in 18 minutes)
• Class: Sports car

The Maserati GranTurismo Folgore and GranCabrio Folgore drop-top sibling are Maserati’s first production EVs, and are among the best-selling electric cars going. They’re certainly quick, and even handle well, to a point, but there’s no hiding just how heavy they are, and they’re not nice enough inside for the price. 

102. DS No7 E-Tense

Something a little different, but the latest DS No7 is not good enough for the price

• Price (from): £49,190
• Powertrain: 77kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 256bhp/343Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 7.7 seconds/118mph
• Range: 337 miles
• Charging: 160kW (10-80% in 27 minutes)
• Class: Premium SUV

DS has made a decent fist of trying to hide the fact the DS No7 uses a lot of the same parts as the Vauxhall Grandland and its cohorts, but there’s only so much that’s feasible. The smooth E-Tense version is at least better than the noisy hybrid, but it’s too expensive. 

103. Aion V

Another decent-value Chinese EV that lacks a proper USP

• Price (from): £36,450
• Powertrain: 75.3kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 204bhp/240Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 7.9 seconds/99mph
• Range: 317 miles
• Charging: 180kW (10-80% in 24 minutes)
• Class: Mid-size SUV

The Aion V (pronounced ‘vee’ not ‘five’) is the latest in a slew of Chinese cars courting UK buyers. The vital stats all read just fine, but it’s not that great to drive, and lacks a standout feature. It doesn’t help that it looks like a MINI Countryman gone wrong.

104. MG Cyberster 

MG’s eye-catching electric roadster is quick but far from a proper sports car

• Price (from): £55,245
• Powertrain: 77kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 335bhp/475Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 5.0 seconds/121mph
• Range: 316 miles
• Charging: 144kW (10-80% in 38 minutes)
• Class: Sports car

The MG Cyberster looks incredible, and should be amazing to drive. Sadly, it’s not. It’s much too heavy, and doesn’t hide its mass as well as some EVs manage. It’s reasonable value, at least, and is certainly quick, especially in 496bhp GT form.

105. MG IM6

MG’s push upmarket has gone too far with the IM6; the Model Y is a better bet

• Price (from): £48,495
• Powertrain: 100kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 401bhp/500Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 5.4 seconds/146mph
• Range: 388 miles
• Charging: kW (10-80% in 17 minutes)
• Class: Mid-size SUV

MG’s IM models are a step above the rest of the Chinese firm’s line-up, but the MG IM6 might just be a step too far. Nudging £50k, even for the standard model is just too much considering the better-rounded cars you can buy for that figure. It’s roomy, at least, and the charging tech is first-rate.

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106. Lexus RZ  

The Lexus RZ is an expensive but interesting alternative to more obvious electric SUVs

• Price (from): £48,355
• Powertrain: 77kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 221bhp/269Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 7.5 seconds/99mph
• Range: 346 miles
• Charging: 150kW (10-80% in 30 minutes)
• Class: Premium SUV

Various updates have done the Lexus RZ the world of good. It’s undeniably expensive in top trim levels, but it now has a much better range and improved charging tech. You can do better for the money, but the reliability record of the Lexus brand might just swing it for many.

107. Vauxhall Mokka Electric 

Now five years old, the Mokka is a decent, sharp-looking all-rounder lacking distinguishing features

• Price (from): £31,680
• Powertrain: 51kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 154bhp/230Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 9.0 seconds/93mph
• Range: 250 miles
• Charging: 100kW (10-80% in 30 minutes)
• Class: Small SUV

The Vauxhall Mokka Electric is a sharp-looking thing and has a more logical cabin layout than the related Peugeot E-2008 (complete with physical climate controls), but otherwise, it lacks a USP. The GSe is quite fun, though, and actually cheaper than the standard car in range-topping trim. 

108. Volvo EC40

Quick and handsome, but Volvo’s own EX40 makes more sense

• Price (from): £46,860
• Powertrain: 70kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 235bhp/420Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 7.3 seconds/112mph
• Range: 300 miles
• Charging: 200kW (10-80% in 26 minutes)
• Class: Premium SUV

Another Volvo with a fresh name, shifting from C40 to Volvo EC40. The practicality compromises of its coupe-SUV shape remain, of course, making it a hard sell. Yes, the range figures, performance and charging speeds are good, but the same is true of the more usable and still handsome Volvo EX40. 

109. Smart #3

Smart’s #3 is a practical SUV that’s a bit too annoying to live with

• Price (from): £33,960 
• Powertrain: 47kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 268bhp/343Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 5.8 seconds/mph
• Range: 202 miles
• Charging: 130kW (10-80% in 30 minutes)
• Class: Mid-size SUV

The Smart #3 is surprisingly good fun despite its vague steering, which is an ‘interesting’ combination with the 422bhp Brabus version covering 0-62mph in just 3.7 seconds. Even the #3 Pro is quick, but the car is less good in areas that matter more, such as build quality and infotainment tech.

110. Volkswagen ID.5

The ID.5 is difficult to recommend over the more practical, cheaper ID.4

• Price (from): £41,090
• Powertrain: 58kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 187bhp/350Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 8.4 seconds/99 mph
• Range: 268 miles
• Charging: 105kW (10-80% in minutes)
• Class: Mid-size SUV

The Volkswagen ID.5 suffers from the same problem as the EC40. It’s less practical and more expensive than the Volkswagen ID.4 with which it shares plenty, but it’s debatable if it actually looks much better. The GTX version is disappointing, too – it’s not really a proper performance car. 

111. Alfa Romeo Junior 

An attractive SUV that’s another hit-and-miss Alfa Romeo

• Price (from): £34,000
• Powertrain: 51kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 154bhp/265Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 9.0 seconds/93mph
• Range: 255 miles
• Charging: 100kW (10-80% in 30 minutes)
• Class: Small SUV

The Alfa Romeo Junior is the latest in a long line of models borrowing bits from elsewhere (in this case the Jeep Avenger and others) and reinventing them with more style. It does so reasonably successfully, but it’s not perfect, and while fun, the Veloce is too pricey. 

112. XPeng G6

Amazing charging tech, but not much else of note; future XPengs look more appealing 

• Price (from): £39,990
• Powertrain: 66kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 248bhp/440Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 6.9 seconds/126mph
• Range: 292 miles
• Charging: 362kW (10-80% in 12 minutes)
• Class: Mid-size SUV

The 362kW fast charging rate of the standard XPeng G6 is already impressive, but the range-topper can take an incredible 451kW. There’s not much else about the G6 that stands out, though. The performance and range figures are just fine, and the cabin quality is great, but the G6 is just a bit dull. 

113. Mercedes EQS 

Improved with recent updates, but the EQS is still far from perfect

• Price (from): £91,765
• Powertrain: 112kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 362bhp/330Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 6.2 seconds/130mph
• Range: 490 miles
• Charging: 330kW (10-80% in 25 minutes)
• Class: Luxury car

We're pleased Mercedes is moving away from its dull-looking EQ cars in the long term, but the Mercedes EQS Saloon is at least a lot more competitive thanks to a raft of updates. The range has been improved with the use of a bigger battery, and it charges quicker than before.

114. Lexus ES

Great quality, but what the latest Lexus ES is too expensive to justify its place in this market

• Price (from): £59,345
• Powertrain: 77kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 221bhp/269Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 8.0 seconds/mph
• Range: 369 miles
• Charging: 150kW (10-80% in 28 minutes)
• Class: Large exec

It really feels like Lexus dropped a ball here. The new Lexus ES’s range figure is merely average, the charging rate is disappointing and the torque output is barely enough to pull the skin off the proverbial rice pudding. At least it’s a quality product, and should prove extremely reliable.

115. MGS6 EV

The MGS6 EV is practical and well-equipped, but really ought to be cheaper

• Price (from): £37,995
• Powertrain: 77kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 214bhp/258Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 7.3 seconds/124mph
• Range: 329 miles
• Charging: 144kW (10-80% in 38 minutes)
• Class: Mid-size SUV

Bigger brother to the MGS5 EV, the MGS6 EV has plenty of plus points including a massive boot and lots of equipment for the money. It’s boring to look at, though, and isn’t quite cheap enough.

116. Geely EX5

A commendable but forgettable effort for Geely’s first UK car

• Price (from): £31,990
• Powertrain: 60.2kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 215bhp/320Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 6.9 seconds/109mph
• Range: 267 miles
• Charging: 160kW (30-80% in 20 minutes)
• Class: Mid-size SUV

Having sold plenty of cars under its various subsidiaries in the UK, Chinese car giant Geely is now here selling its own wares. The first of these is the Geely EX5, which ticks the usual Chinese car boxes – it’s cheap and well equipped, just about making up for naff infotainment and other annoyances. 

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117. Abarth 600e

Rapid and fun, the Abarth 600e is an EV whose range vanishes when driven hard

• Price (from): £32,495
• Powertrain: 51kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 235bhp/Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 6.2 seconds/124mph
• Range: 200 miles
• Charging: 100kW (20-80% in 28 minutes)
• Class: Mid-size SUV

The Abarth 600e is one of the most fun electric cars we’ve driven, especially the Scorpionissma version with its locking differential. It looks suitably spicy, too, especially in Acid Green. The only trouble is, driven ‘properly’, the range plummets. We’ve seen a real-world range of less than 100 miles in one of these.

118. Toyota Proace City Verso Electric

Toyota’s Proace City Verso is a solid option if practicality matters above all else 

• Price (from): £30,495
• Powertrain: 50kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 134bhp/270Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 11.2seconds/84mph
• Range: 213 miles
• Charging: 100kW (10-80% in 30 minutes)
• Class: MPV

This practical van-based MPV isn’t much of a Toyota at all. Made via the brand’s partnership with car giant Stellantis, the Toyota Proace City Verso Electric related to vehicles such as the Vauxhall Combo Life Electric, but is placed ahead of them due to Toyota’s service-activated warranty, potentially giving up to 10 years of cover.

119. MINI Aceman 

Stylish, but the MINI Aceman is let down by firm ride and poor charging speeds

• Price (from): £28,950
• Powertrain: 42.5kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 181bhp/290Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 7.9 seconds/99mph
• Range: 192 miles
• Charging: 70kW (10-80% in 36 minutes)
• Class: Small SUV

We're not sure how a company as established as BMW can only muster a 70kW charging rate for one of its cars. That’s not the MINI Aceman’s only problem, though – it’s also not that practical and has a punishingly firm ride. It’s stylish inside and out, at least, but is that enough?

120. Genesis Electrified G80

The long and luxurious G80 is a creditable alternative to the usual German options

• Price (from): £76,515
• Powertrain: 94.5 kWh battery, 2x e-motors
• Power/torque: 356bhp/700Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 5.1 seconds/139mph
• Range: 354 miles
• Charging: 187kW (10-80% in 25 minutes)
• Class: Large exec

Trying to convince British buyers to shirk the likes of Audi and BMW for a far less known brand such as Genesis feels like a tall order. Which is a shame, because in many ways the Genesis Electrified G80 is a good car – it’s a convincing and leftfield EV, if a bit pricey. 

121. Ford E-Tourneo Custom

The E-Transit Custom’s MPV sibling is practical but very expensive

• Price (from): £57,082
• Powertrain: 64kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 215bhp/415Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 9.0 seconds/81mph
• Range: 202 miles
• Charging: 125kW (10-80% in 40 minutes)
• Class: MPV

The Ford E-Tourneo Custom is an MPV version of the Ford E-Transit Custom, so it’s very practical, seating up to eight people. The range figure is nothing special, though, nor is the rapid charging rate. It’s also quite expensive, putting it in the crosshairs of the much more desirable Volkswagen ID. Buzz.

122. Leapmotor B10 

Good value, but the Leapmotor B10 is too reliant on its central touchscreen

• Price (from): £31,995
• Powertrain: 67.1kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 215bhp/240Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 8.0seconds/106mph
• Range: 270 miles
• Charging: 168kW (30-80% in 20 minutes)
• Class: Small SUV

Leapmotor has a leg up on many other emerging Chinese brands thanks to a tie-up with car giant Stellantis. The products need work, though. The Leapmotor B10 is keenly priced and well equipped, but it’s frustrating just how many basic functions go through the touchscreen. It’s not great to drive, either.

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123. Mercedes EQE

EV equivalent to the E-Class is just a bit boring, and doesn’t feel as high end as its ICE alternative

• Price (from): £69,365
• Powertrain: 96kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 315bhp/565Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 6.1 seconds130/mph
• Range: 422 miles
• Charging: 173kW (10-80% in 32 minutes)
• Class: Large exec

Like the bigger EQS, the Mercedes EQE has a super-slippery shape which makes it look like it’s been styled with a jelly mould. Again, we’re pleased Merc will be moving away from these cars, but the EQE has also received some improvements, boosting the already impressive range.

124. Leapmotor T03

The T03 is cheap to buy and cheap to run, but competition is incoming

• Price (from): £15,995
• Powertrain: 37.3kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 94bhp/158Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 12.7 seconds/94mph
• Range: 165 miles
• Charging: 48kW (10-80% in 30 minutes)
• Class: City car

One of the least expensive new cars regardless of powertrain, the Leapmotor T03 is the arch rival to the Dacia Spring, which it vanquished in a recent twin test. It’s temporarily £3,000 cheaper, too, but Dacia will soon be firing back with an updated Spring.

125. Fiat 600e

Attractive and comfortable, but in many ways the 600e is underwhelming 

• Price (from): £26,995
• Powertrain: 51kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 156bhp/260Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 9.0 seconds/93mph
• Range: 254 miles
• Charging: 100kW (20-80% in 20 minutes)
• Class: Small SUV

Yet another take on the underpinnings used for the likes of the Vauxhall Mokka Electric and Peugeot E-2008, but with a less appealing outcome. The Fiat 600e looks good, but it’s not much fun to drive, has limited rear legroom and has a lot of cheaper-feeling trim pieces in the cabin.

126. Citroen e-C4

Good value and comfortable, the Citroen e-C4 feels cheap

• Price (from): £27,215
• Powertrain: 50kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 134bhp/260Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 10.0 seconds/93mph
• Range: 219 miles
• Charging: 100kW (10-80% in 30 minutes)
• Class: Small SUV

Electric power suits the Citroen e-C4 well, partly because it avoids the noisy three-cylinder engine of the regular C4. Comfort and value are high on the agenda, but the e-C4 does feel a bit cheap, and it’s hardly fresh. The (recently discontinued) saloon e-C4 X has a bigger but more awkward boot.

127. Changan Deepal S05

The Changan Deepal S05 is priced like a Skoda Elroq. It’s nowhere near as good, though

• Price (from): £37,990
• Powertrain: 68.8kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 268bhp/290Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 7.5 seconds/112mph
• Range: 303 miles
• Charging: 200kW (10-80% in 23 minutes)
• Class: Mid-size SUV

Changan seems to have some misplaced confidence in its Deepal S05 to give it a starting price of nearly £40,000. It’s well equipped and has a good rapid charging speed, but those attributes mix with clumsy handling and some of the worst-calibrated driver-assistance systems we’ve come across. 

128. BYD Atto 2

Well equipped but the all-electric Atto 2’s range and charging numbers disappoint

• Price (from): £30,875
• Powertrain: 51kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 174bhp/290Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 7.9 seconds/99mph
• Range: 214 miles
• Charging: 82kW (10-80% in 40 minutes)
• Class: Small SUV

As a ‘DM-i’ plug-in hybrid, the BYD Atto 2 is actually quite good. Unfortunately, the electric version relevant for this list isn’t anywhere near as strong. There’s an abundance of standard equipment, but for the price, the range and charging figures are underwhelming, and the driving experience is poor. 

129. Subaru Solterra 

Toyota bZ4x’s corporate cousin is too expensive and inefficient to be taken seriously  

• Price (from): £52,505
• Powertrain: 71.4kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 215bhp/336Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 6.9 seconds/100mph
• Range: 289 miles
• Charging: 150kW (10-80% in 30 minutes)
• Class: Mid-size SUV

The Subaru Solterra is closely related to the bZ4x, but thanks to Subaru’s dogmatic approach to all-wheel drive, there’s no front-wheel-drive version. That makes for a high starting price, while the AWD set-up saps range, especially in cold weather. It’s a hard sell unless ultimate traction is important to you.

130. Abarth 500e 

The Abarth 500e is a fun hot hatch with a very narrow use case

• Price (from): £27,995
• Powertrain: 42kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 152bhp/235Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 7.0 seconds/96mph
• Range: 164 miles
• Charging: 85kW (10-80% in 35 minutes)
• Class: Hot hatch

The Abarth 500e does a half-decent job of replicating the driving thrills of petrol models without its droning sound-generator system, which you’ll want to turn off. It’s not without its charms, but a very modest range and extremely limited practicality mean it’s not a particularly useful car.

131. BYD Sealion 7

Well equipped but the Sealion 7 is much too expensive considering its drawbacks

• Price (from): £47,025
• Powertrain: 82.5kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 308bhp/380Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 6.7seconds/133mph
• Range: 300 miles
• Charging: 150kW (10-80% in 32 minutes)
• Class: Mid-sized SUV

It's the final BYD ocean car on our list, and the least impressive of the bunch. Much like its stablemates, there’s loads of standard kit on offer in the BYD Sealion 7, and rear legroom is incredible. But with iffy ride and handling, infotainment frustrations and poorly calibrated ADAS, it ought to be much cheaper.

132. DS No4

A new name for the DS 4, and electric power for the first time. But the rest of the package can’t keep pace

• Price (from): £36,995
• Powertrain: 58.3kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 213bhp/343Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 7.1 seconds/99mph
• Range: 280 miles
• Charging: 100kW (10-80% in 32 minutes)
• Class: Family car

The facelifted DS4 has a new name and fresh looks to bring it in line with fresher vehicles in the range, such as the DS No8. In its attempts to be a premium car, the DS No4 does work its best in smooth E-Tense form, but it’s still not a convincing alternative to something like a BMW.

133. Ford Mustang Mach-E

Fun to drive, the electric Mustang Mach-E is starting to look off the pace.

• Price (from): £42,340
• Powertrain: 73kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 264bhp/430Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 5.9 seconds/111 mph
• Range: 292 miles
• Charging: 150kW (10-80% in 33 minutes)
• Class: Mid-sized SUV

Ford’s first mass-market EV is quite old as far as this sector goes. Things move fast here, and even from within Ford’s own stable, the more practical and cheaper Capri and Explorer make the Ford Mustang Mach-E look a tricky sell. The ‘leccy ‘Stang is the better car to drive, though.

134. BYD Atto 3 Evo

Evo version is improved, although the BYD Atto 3 is still not good enough

• Price (from): £38,990
• Powertrain: 60.4kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 308bhp/380Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 5.5 seconds/111mph
• Range: 316 miles
• Charging: 220kW (10-80% in 25 minutes)
• Class: Mid-sized SUV

The BYD Atto 3 is better than before in Evo form, featuring a bigger boot, more range, more power and better charging. And yet it’s still tough to recommend, with a poor ride, some of the most intrusive ADAS out there, and a range-topping Excellence version with more power than it can handle.

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135. Vauxhall Combo Life Electric 

Big on utility, but short range, the Vauxhall Combo Life lacks charisma

• Price (from): £31,275
• Powertrain: 47kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 136bhp/260Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 11.7seconds/84mph
• Range: 174 miles
• Charging: 100kW (10-80% in 30 minutes)
• Class: MPV

A Van-based EV with a limited range, but worth a look if utility is your top priority. The Vauxhall Combo Life Electric has masses of space and seating for up to seven people, but there’s no escaping its van origins, nor the fact the related Toyota Proace City Verso is a better buy.

136. Mercedes G580 with EQ Technology

Distinctive looks and unrivalled off-road ability meet ruthless inefficiency in Merc’s G-Class EV 

• Price (from): £180,860
• Powertrain: 116kWh battery, 4x e-motors
• Power/torque: 579bhp/1,164Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 4.7 seconds/112mph
• Range: 280 miles
• Charging: 200kW (10-80% in 32 minutes)
• Class: Premium SUV

A lot about the electric Mercedes G-Class is big. Its size. Its battery pack. Its price. Its torque figure. But its range? Less so. Funnily enough, trying to make an EV out of something so large and heavy results in something not awfully efficient. A curiosity best avoided. 

137. Mercedes EQE SUV

Disappointing on many levels, the EQE SUV is not completely without merit

• Price (from): £76,870
• Powertrain: 96kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 315bhp/565Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 6.4 seconds/130 mph
• Range: 372 miles
• Charging: 170kW (10-80% in 32 minutes)
• Class: Premium SUV

Another low-ranking Mercedes EQ product, but we will be going lower still. As for the Mercedes EQE SUV, it’s more of the same – dull styling, a lack of handling polish, build quality issues and a punchy price. The range and charging technology have improved over time, though.

138. Geely EX2

Fine but forgettable. We expected more from the Geely EX2 at this price point 

• Price (from): £20,990
• Powertrain: 35.4kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 80bhp/150Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 14 seconds/80mph
• Range: 156 miles
• Charging: 80kW (30-80% in 25 minutes)
• Class: Supermini

We were a bit taken aback when the prices of the Geely EX2 were announced. We were expecting it to be much cheaper, but it occupies the same territory as excellent options such as the Renault 5. Mediocre range and charging tech, plus a lack of charm means it can’t possibly compete.

139. Mercedes EQS SUV

The Mercedes EQS is an exorbitantly expensive SUV that can’t justify its lofty price

• Price (from): £129,480
• Powertrain: 118kWh battery, 1x e-motor
• Power/torque: 355bhp/800Nm
• 0-62mph/top speed: 6.2 seconds/130mph
• Range: 400 miles
• Charging: 200kW (10-80% in 31 minutes)
• Class: Premium SUV

An electric SUV costing more than £200k in some forms simply must be much better than this. Unless you can score a great deal on one, it’s difficult to recommend the Mercedes EQS SUV, the weakest of all the Mercedes EQ models with its iffy ride and handling, plus utterly dull styling. 

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