Best electric cars 2025

Kia EV9 

For families, the Kia EV9 is a really compelling choice with a mixture of great features, strong practicality and a 333-litre boot. 

This is with all seven seats in place, so fold down the rear-most two and this grows to a massive 828 litres, which is almost double that of a standard small SUV. 

As for range, the EV9 can manage up to a healthy 349 miles on a single charge from its 99.8kWh battery. 

Renault 5 E-Tech 

One of the most exciting cars to launch in 2024 was the reborn Renault 5 that, after almost 40 years, is back as an all-electric hatchback. 

With strong styling that harks back to the original and a proper French attitude, the new ‘5’ showed the world exactly what we’d been missing – some character on our driveways. 

Range of the Renault 5 is impressive too at 248 miles from its 52kWh battery, so that plus its large 326-litre boot (100 litres more than its rival the MINI Cooper Electric) and you’re onto a winner. 

BYD Seal 

Hot on the heels of the Tesla Model 3 is the BYD Seal – a recent arrival from China. 

The Seal is a proper tech nerd’s dream that even has a rotating central screen, which puts Tesla's famous landscape-only (yawn) screen to shame. 

Range is 354 miles from its 82.5kWh battery, and you can expect to see up to 530hp to zoom to 62mph in just 3.8 seconds. 

Craig Hale, our motoring journalist, said: "The BYD Seal is China's answer to the Tesla Model 3.

"With sleek looks, serious performance and loads of tech as standard, it's a refreshing newcomer in the electric saloon market, and best of all, it undercuts all the big names on price but quite a margin."

• Watch our BYD Seal review 

Porsche Taycan 

Like Waitrose, the Porsche Taycan is a fancier option for fancier people who appreciate quality and quite frankly, like to show off, but in a tasteful way. 

Available as either a saloon, Cross Turismo estate or Sport Turismo shooting brake, it’s a versatile car that’s guaranteed to put a smile on your face. 

With up to 400 miles of range and a monstrous maximum power output of 938hp, it’ll get you where you’re going in no time. 

Plus, it’s a Porsche, so it’s engineered to perfection and drives like a dream. 

Tesla Model 3 

The Tesla Model 3 is relatively affordable compared with key rivals (like the BMW i4 Gran Coupé and Polestar 2) – and it’s even more of a bargain if you pick up a used one.  

All variants get to 60mph in under six seconds, some in less than three, and you'll have access to the entire Supercharger network to make light work of longer trips, along with an already impressive 436-mile range. 

There are no trim levels, so every Model 3 is top-spec kit-wise, with a large 15.4-inch touchscreen (which we all know isn’t really ‘yawn’) and heated seats. 

And, whether you pick up a used one or a brand new one, it’ll get regular software updates to keep making it better and better. 

Renault Scenic E-Tech 

The Renault renaissance that made us award it our most exciting brand of 2024 continues with the new Scenic. It may have been out for yonks, it was recently electrified, adding the E-Tech badge to the back. 

This means it now has a 379-mile range from its 87kWh battery – ideal for an SUV of this size – on top of its sharp new styling. 

Plus, it’s sizeable 545-litre boot means there’s plenty of space for the usual gubbins families carry around on a daily basis.

• Watch our Renault Scenic E-Tech review 

Hyundai IONIQ 5 

Speaking of award winners, the IONIQ 5 N was our electric car of the year for 2025 – but even the standard IONIQ 5 is a stellar choice.  

Not only can it travel 354 miles between charges, but it also looks like a retro spaceship from the ‘80s in the best possible way. 

But if you do fancy pushing the limits, the 5 N with its 609hp and amusing fake ‘engine’ sounds (which you can turn off, don’t worry) won’t let you down. 

MG4 EV 

There are lots of reasons why you should consider an MG4 EV. It’s fun to drive, brilliantly efficient, but most importantly and most simply, excellent at being a car. 

You can drive the MG4 EV in any way you like, on pretty much any road, and it behaves just as a car should, and for that price, it’s unbeatable. 

323 miles of range and up to 435hp in the top-spec XPOWER model, it’s hard to pass up on.  

Bonus points for coming in some cracking colours as well. 

Sam Sheehan, motoring expert, said: "With great handling, decent quality and fantastic value for money.

"The MG4 has a lot going for it."

VW ID.7 Tourer 

Volkswagen properly began its electric journey with the e-Golf but soon fell behind rivals. However, the launch of the ID.7 changed that, offering style, practicality and a ground-up platform that works well. 

Available as a fastback hatch or estate, the ID.7, it can suit all sorts of people. 

And, not to mention it’s packed full of VW’s latest tech from a smartphone-like infotainment screen to rapid charging capabilities. 

In fairness, we could have picked any of the ID. range – from the ID.4 (what the e-Golf should have been) to the ID.Buzz (who doesn’t love that retro styling?). 

BMW i4 

Last but certainly not least is the BMW i4 – one of the unsung heroes of the BMW range. 

With 373 miles of range, plenty of poke at 530hp and classic BMW looks, it should never be counted out. 

It’s BMW doing what BMW does best, building fantastic saloon cars that are packed full of features and excellent to drive. 

If you’ve grown fond of the 3 Series or 4 Series, then an all-electric version is surely the way to go.