EV Buyers Guide

Makes & Models EV Buyers Guide

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Types of EV SUVs A Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) is a type of automobile that combines elements of road-going passenger cars with features from off-road vehicles, such as raised ground clearance and four-wheel drive. Those three ingredients: a high driving position, better performance in icy weather and plenty of space make SUVs particularly attractive to families. Practical / Small Family EVs The most popular car being bought today in the UK still tends to be the traditional family hatchback. A hatchback offers families (even those with dogs) just about everything they could need in a car by being spacious but not as big as SUVs, making them easier to manoeuvre and park. The original problems associated with electric cars (high prices, restricted performance at higher speeds and a limited driving range) have all been addressed, providing a very attractive solution for this market segment. Small/city EVs Electric power and small cars have always been a natural fit. Their nippy acceleration is ideal in town, where shorter journeys mean that you don’t need to worry about recharging until you get home. Future Releases The electric car revolution has continued in earnest into the 2020s, with exciting new electric cars arriving every month. Prices are just about starting to come down to affordable levels, and range is going up making them more attractive to purchase over existing petrol/diesel counterparts. Here are a few exciting models that will be released over the next couple of years.

Image source: Tesla Tesla Model X SUVs Available since March 2018 Jaguar Price £64,495 Range 230 miles i-pace Top speed 124 mph 0 - 60 mph 4.8 secs Charge port Type 2 Charge power 7.4kW AC Full charge time 13.5 hours Fast charge power 104kW DC Fast charge time 44 mins

Tesla Available since July 2019 Price £87,190 Model X Range 275 miles Top speed 155 mph 0 - 60 mph 2.8 secs Charge port Type 2 Charge power 16.5kW AC Full charge time 7 hours Fast charge power 200kW DC Fast charge time 30 mins Jaguar i-pace SUVs Image source: Autotrader

Image source: Autoblog Audi e-tron SUVs Available since Jan 2020 Kia Price £34,995 Range 235 miles e-niro Top speed 104 mph 0 - 60 mph 7.8 secs Charge port Type 2 Charge power 7.2kW AC Full charge time 10.5 hours Fast charge power 77kW DC Fast charge time 44 mins

Audi Available since Jan 2020 Price £59,900 e-tron Range 175 miles Top speed 118 mph 0 - 60 mph 6.8 secs Charge port Type 2 Charge power 11kW AC Full charge time 7 hours Fast charge power 125kW DC Fast charge time 26 mins Kia e-niro SUVs Image source: Auto Express

Image source: Auto Express MG ZS EV SUVs Available since June 2019 Tesla Price £82,190 Range 325 miles Model S Top speed 155 mph 0 - 60 mph 3.8 secs Charge port Type 2 Charge power 16.5kW AC Full charge time 7 hours Fast charge power 200kW DC Fast charge time 38 mins

MG Available since Sept 2019 Price £22,495 ZS EV Range 140 miles Top speed 87 mph 0 - 60 mph 8.2 secs Charge port Type 2 Charge power 6.6kW AC Full charge time 8 hours Fast charge power 80kW DC Fast charge time 36 mins Tesla Model S Small Family EVs Image source: Tesla

Image source: Auto Express Tesla Model 3 Small Family EVs Available since Oct 2019 Hyundai Price £29,950 Range 160 miles Ioniq Top speed 103 mph Electric 0 - 60 mph 9.7 secs Charge port Type 2 Charge power 7.2kW AC Full charge time 6.25 hours Fast charge power 44kW DC Fast charge time 47 mins

Tesla Available since July 2019 Price £40,490 Model 3 Range 195 miles Top speed 140 mph (Standard Range Plus) 0 - 60 mph 5.6 secs Charge port Type 2 Charge power 11kW AC Full charge time 5.25 hours Fast charge power 170kW DC Fast charge time 21 mins Hyundai Ioniq Small Family EVs Image source: Green Car Reports

Image source: Car and Driver NIssan Leaf Small Family EVs Available since Nov 2018 BMW Price £32,180 Range 145 miles i3 Top speed 93 mph 0 - 60 mph 7.3 secs Charge port Type 2 Charge power 11kW AC Full charge time 4.25 hours Fast charge power 49kW DC Fast charge time 36 mins

Nissan Available since Feb 2018 Price £29,950 Leaf Range 135 miles Top speed 89 mph 0 - 60 mph 7.9 secs Charge port Type 2 Charge power 6.6kW AC Full charge time 6.5 hours Fast charge power 46kW DC Fast charge time 40 mins BMW i3 City EVs Image source: Top Gear

Image source: CAR magazine Renault Zoe City EVs Available since Feb 2020 VW Price £20,195 Range 125 miles e-UP Top speed 81 mph 0 - 60 mph 11.9 secs Charge port Type 2 Charge power 7.2kW AC Full charge time 5.25 hours Fast charge power 40kW DC Fast charge time 48 mins

Renault Available since Jan 2020 Price £26,170 Zoe Range 200 miles Top speed 84 mph 0 - 60 mph 11.4 secs Charge port Type 2 Charge power 22kW AC Full charge time 3 hours Fast charge power 46kW DC Fast charge time 56 mins VW e-UP City EVs Image source: Autocar

Image source: Auto Express Volvo XC40 Recharge Future Release Available from Dec 2020 Renault Price £17,000 Range 80 miles Twingo ZE Top speed 84 mph 0 - 60 mph 12.6 secs Charge port Type 2 Charge power 22kW AC Full charge time 1.25 hours

Volvo Available from Feb 2021 Price £53,155 XC40 P8 Range 230 miles AWD Top speed 112 mph Recharge 0 - 60 mph 4.9 secs Charge port Type 2 Charge power 11kW AC Full charge time 8.25 hours Fast charge power 150kW DC Fast charge time 33 mins Renault Twingo ZE Image source: Autocar

Image source: EV database UK VW ID.3 Pure Available from March 2021 VW Price £37,000 Range 260 miles ID.4 Pure Top speed 99 mph 0 - 60 mph 7.5 secs Charge port Type 2 Charge power 11kW AC Full charge time 8.25 hours Fast charge power 125kW DC Fast charge time 31 mins

VW Available from Sept 2020 Price £24,000 ID.3 Pure Range 170 miles Top speed 99 mph 0 - 60 mph 10.0 secs Charge port Type 2 Charge power 7.2kW AC Full charge time 7.5 hours Fast charge power 50kW DC Fast charge time 44 mins VW ID.4 Pure Future Release Image source: Electric Vehicle Web

Image source: CAR magazine BMW iX3 Available from March 2021 BMW Price £55,000 Range 275 miles i4 Top speed 124 mph 0 - 60 mph 4.0 secs Charge port Type 2 Charge power 11kW AC Full charge time 8.75 hours Fast charge power 150kW DC Fast charge time 29 mins

BMW Available from Aug 2020 Price £60,000 iX3 Range 220 miles Top speed 124 mph 0 - 60 mph 6.0 secs Charge port Type 2 Charge power 11kW AC Full charge time 8.0 hours Fast charge power 150kW DC Fast charge time 27 mins BMW i4 Image source: CAR magazine

Image source: Tesla Tesla Roadster Future Releases Available from Dec 2022 Tesla Price £68,000 Range 465 miles Cybertruck Top speed 130 mph Tri motor 0 - 60 mph 3.0 secs Charge port Type 2 Charge power 11kW AC Full charge time 21.5 hours Fast charge power 250kW DC Fast charge time 44 mins

Tesla Available from June 2021 Price £189,000 Roadster Range 600 miles Top speed 255 mph 0 - 60 mph 2.1 secs Charge port Type 2 Charge power 22kW AC Full charge time 10.75 hours Fast charge power 250kW DC Fast charge time 44 mins Tesla Cybertruck Future Releases Image source: Tesla

Image source: CAR magazine Tesla Model Y Future Releases Available from June 2021 Tesla Price £54,000 Range 260 miles Model Y Top speed 135 mph Long range 0 - 60 mph 5.1 secs Charge port Type 2 Charge power 11kW AC Full charge time 7.75 hours Fast charge power 250kW DC Fast charge time 22 mins