Best used electric cars: 14 second-hand EVs that need to go onto your shortlist

“It's roomy, quiet, comfortable and soothing. It's efficient and has a good range.”

Read Top Gear's review of the Volkswagen ID.3

"MG really has played a bit of a blinder here: where ‘legacy’ manufacturers are busy making electric cars expensive, MG has thrown a large cat among the pigeons."

Read Top Gear's review of the MG4

“We like the Model 3 and Polestar 2, but there's still room for a sweet-driving alternative. The i4 is that alternative.”

Read Top Gear's review of the BMW i4

“The Q4 e-tron is a useful family SUV that just happens to be electric. It’s relentlessly capable and easy to live with as a car full stop. If you’re making the switch to electric it’s a great place to start, a deft blend of EV glamour and SUV practicality.”

Read Top Gear's review of the Audi Q4 e-tron

“The gen-2 Leaf hits a broad sweet spot of usability, likability and affordability. Can now be had with added range too”

Read Top Gear's review of the Nissan Leaf

“People buy on style more than anything else in this segment, so it’s almost incidental that the Kona is a reasonably well-sorted thing underneath.”

Read Top Gear's review of the Hyundai Kona

“Merc has done all it can to ease the transition to finding energy from power points not petrol stations.”

Read Top Gear's review of the Mercedes-Benz EQC

"This is the future we were promised – a car with sentience, a sense of humour, and a fresh take on the old norms. After trying this, your old repmobile will just feel a bit dull."

Read our review of the Tesla Model 3

"Still one of the most complete, cleverest and best thought through electric cars of them all."

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"The Renault Zoe is Europe’s best-selling electric car thus far. It’s hugely popular – and with good reason."

Read more about the Renault Zoe

"It’s an electric car that you’ll actually want to own and enjoy driving."

Read more about the Jaguar I-Pace

"If you’ve been curious about going electric but are a little risk-averse, the Corsa Electric might just be for you."

Read more about the Vauxhall Corsa-e

"The e-208's combination of range, easy personality, value and surprising desirability make it a strong contender."

Read more about the Peugeot e-208

"Underneath the Niro is as strong as ever in this second-generation. It’s still not the most exciting thing in the world and the EV is the better car to drive thanks to its super smooth power delivery and pleasant silence inside."

Read more about the Kia Niro