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Cupra Formentor
This sharp-looking plug-in hybrid family SUV has plenty of punch and a good electric range; can it be fun as well as frugal? We're finding out
OUR MANIFESTO FOR ACHIEVING EV GOALS
If the Government is serious about phasing out new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, this is what it should do, says Claire Evans
Bucking the trend
Do you think electric cars are all too expensive? Well, think again, because the number of affordable options is growing steadily. We take three on a road trip to find out which one offers the best value
Kia EV3
Smallest member yet of Kia's EV electric car family spells big trouble for plenty of rivals On sale January Price from £32,995
Dacia Spring
The UK's most affordable electric car arrives on our shores - but is it the bargain it appears to be? On sale Now Price from £14,995
Porsche Macan Electric
Entry-level Macan has the longest official range of the line-up. Could it be the one to have? On sale Now Price from £68,555
Vauxhall Frontera
A familiar name returns to replace the Crossland small SUV, and you can have it in petrol or electric form On sale Early 2025 Price from £23,495
BMW 330e
Plug-in hybrid exec gets a bigger battery for a boost in official electric range – and lower company car tax On sale Now Price from £46,985
BYD Sealion 7
Chinese brand BYD's line-up continues to expand with this new, Tesla-rivalling electric family SUV On sale Late 2024 Price from £45,000 (est)
Alpine A290
Sportier version of the Renault 5 electric car aims to deliver hot hatch thrills for a reasonable price On sale March Price from £33,500
Volvo XC90
Facelifted combustion-powered seven-seat SUV gains refinement tweaks and updated infotainment On sale Now Price from £63,790
Audi A6 Avant e-tron
Audi's large executive model switches to electric power, with the estate version taking on the BMW i5 Touring On sale Now Price from £64,300
Volkswagen ID 2
Smallest model yet in Volkswagen's electric car line-up promises a range of up to 280 miles - and a hot GTI version is in the pipeline
Jaguar GT EV
The first new model in Jaguar's grand plan to reinvent itself as an upmarket electric car specialist is a four-door Porsche Taycan rival
Audi Q5
Upmarket family SUV gets more advanced mild hybrid engines and some of the trick technology from the electric Q6
Hyundai Ioniq 9
Electric seven-seater is based on the Kia EV9, so it should be exceedingly spacious – and have an even longer range
BMW iX3
The first of BMW's nextgeneration electric models looks to make big gains in efficiency and driving pleasure
Genesis GV60
Does this plush newcomer deserve a slice of the premium electric SUV pie? The verdict is in
BYD Dolphin
Smallest BYD gets a smaller battery and a slimmer price tag to make it more competitive On sale Now Price from £26,195
BMW i5
Our electric executive saloon disproves the notion that battery-powered cars aren't as efficient out of town
Kia EV6
Electric SUV gets a larger battery, revised suspension and a new infotainment system On sale October Price from £45,575
Maserati GranTurismo Folgore
Range-topping electric version of Maserati's four-seat coupé packs a 751bhp punch, along with an official range of 280 miles On sale Now Price from £179,950
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Looking for all the world like a shrunken S-Class limo, the latest C-Class executive saloon is a tempting used buy with a major trick up its sleeve
Cupra Terramar
Bigger sister to the Formentor completes Cupra's combustionengined SUV line-up On sale Early 2025 Price from £35,000 (est)
Skoda Kamiq
We're finding out whether this updated small SUV makes a good workhorse for a high-mileage driver
Honda e:Ny1
Should you consider this small electric SUV over a Smart or Volvo EX30? We're living with one to find out
PLUGS RETHINK
It may look radically different from before, but is the latest Toyota Prius a cut above its refreshed plug-in hybrid rival from Volkswagen?
HOW THE BUDGET MIGHT AFFECT MOTORISTS
The upcoming Autumn Budget is expected to hit motorists hard. Claire Evans takes a closer look at what might be in store
Smart #5
The brand's first family SUV combines a tech-filled interior with off-road looks and kit On sale 2025 Price from £40,000 (est)
Audi Q5
Upmarket family SUV ramps up the technology as it moves into a new generation On sale Spring 2025 Price from £49,000 (est)