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EV HOTLIST

CITY CARS

These small cars are perfect for urban life, but the trade-off is a much lower range

1. HONDA e

PRICE: £34,420–£37,520 RANGE: Up to 136 miles

This TG favourite has retro styling and a brilliant interior, but it’s a smidge expensive and the range isn’t great. Somehow we can’t help but love it…

2. MINI ELECTRIC

PRICE: £29,500–£33,610 RANGE: Up to 145 miles

The electric version of the home-grown favourite squeezes the BMW i3’s powertrain into a familiar package. Range not massive, but the car’s still fun.

3. FIAT 500

PRICE: £23,835–33,835 RANGE: Up to 199 miles

The latest version of the 500 offers sharper looks, good value and decent range – and a parcel shelf full of soft toys shouldn’t hurt the battery too much.

4. V W e-Up

PRICE: From £24,085 RANGE: 159 miles

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