It feels like a flashy new EV launches every week – each one raising the bar for technology, performance and efficiency.
That means models that were cutting edge a year ago are now just average. For 2025, we've picked 10 of our favourite electric cars. Each one showing off the latest on-board tech and effortlessly propelled by a swift-yet-silent electric motor.
Kia EV3
Kia's growing lineup of electric cars is so impressive any one of them could've earned a spot on this list. We're giving the nod to the latest addition, however – the EV3 family SUV. This five-seater takes up barely any more room on the road than a VW Golf, but the electric platform means the cabin is stretched way out, giving palatial rear seats and a big 460-litre boot. Well-equipped entry-level versions cost a little over £30,000 brand new, while long-range versions are still less than £40,000. Fully charged, big-battery models will cover a claimed 375 miles but small-battery models will still cover an impressive 270 miles.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 rocks a supersized '80s hatchback vibe that looks very slick in person. A platform shared with the excellent Kia EV6 gives you loads of space inside and super-fast charging – 10-80% in 18 mins if you can find a 350kW charger. We also need to mention the bonkers 641hp Ioniq 5 N – perhaps the best electric performance car yet, which is an achievement for a 2.2-tonne crossover. Highlights include simulated gear shifts, an electronic 'clutch kick' and a drift mode, plus piped-in engine noise that helps add a little aura drama. The Ioniq 5 N is the most involving, engaging electric car this side of a Porsche.
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Tesla Model 3
Tesla’s most affordable model, the Model 3 regularly flirts with the UK’s best-selling-cars list thanks to its popularity… and the company's quarterly reporting strategy. We digress. The Model 3 has aerodynamic looks, masses of space including a big boot and 'frunk', plus a vast touchscreen that lets you play arcade games using the actual steering wheel. But the Model 3’s secret weapon is also being good fun to drive, with lightning-quick steering, perky handling and neck-snapping acceleration. Updated Highland versions can cover up to 436 miles on a charge and got much-needed suspension upgrades to soften the ride. These upgrades will soon come to the 'Juniper' Model Y SUV, which would be equally deserving of a spot on this list.
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Renault Scenic E-Tech
Renault is currently resurrecting its old model names – reintroducing the Scenic, Megane and Renault 4 as electric SUVs, as well as the fashionable Renault 5 hatch. The family-sized Scenic is now a smart-looking electric SUV with serious practicality, not to mention a welcome injection of desirability thanks to its plush trimmings and modern design. Big-battery models can deliver an impressive driving range of 379 miles, while entry-level models still achieve a very useable 260 miles. Performance from the 220hp electric motor is smooth and predictable, as is the ride quality.
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Porsche Macan
Enthusiasts might scoff at the idea of an electric Porsche – let alone yet another SUV. The Macan really is that good, however, delivering the kind of 'God mode' performance we experienced in the Porsche Taycan, packed into a desirable five-seat SUV package. The longest-range version can cover a claimed 399 miles on a full charge but even the most manic Macan Turbo version only cuts this to 367 miles. You won't care about the range that much anyway once you start exploring the car's massive reserves of power and grip – all versions will hassle sports cars round a track, while Turbo models blast from 0-62mph in a supercar-like 3.3 seconds.
Volkswagen ID.Buzz
After years of teasing the return of its iconic Type 2 camper van, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz has finally hit the roads. Look past the silly name and you'll find a seriously compelling battery-powered big family car, with substantially more passenger and cargo carrying capacity than any other battery-powered in the VW lineup. Prices are steep, so look for generous PCP or leasing deals – or wait until they become more common on the used market – to save yourself a bundle. The 77kWh battery returns a range of 258 miles when fully charged – respectable considering the car's brick-like body.
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BMW iX1
BMW's range of i electric cars is growing with more SUV and saloon options being added regularly. Despite fancier models like the i5 saloon or iX SUV being offered higher up the range, we reckon the comparatively affordable iX1 is still one of the most compelling battery-powered cars it makes. It's based on the regular X1 compact SUV, which means it's easy to drive in tight city traffic but still has plenty of space for a family of four and their luggage. Long-range cars achieve nearly 300 miles on a full charge, and all models get reassuringly zippy performance from their responsive electric motors.
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Polestar 2
Like the Model 3 above, the Polestar 2 has been on sale for a few years now, but big updates have kept it competitive. Long-range models claim more than 400 miles on a full charge, while all versions still deliver well over 300 miles, plus rapid performance whether you choose the single or dual-motor model. What keeps us coming back to the Polestar, however, is its commitment to reducing complexity for the driver. For example, Tesla's all-encompassing infotainment system is impressive, but the Polestar's setup is just simpler to use, presenting only the features you need, while filing everything else away neatly out of your eyeline.
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MG4
The revived MG brand has already made an impression in Britain thanks to its selection of well-equipped cars that substantially undercut their main rivals on price. What MG lacked, however, was a model that had the design chops to hang with the best in class – step in, the MG4. This clever hatchback has a small footprint but a big cabin thanks to its battery-powered underpinnings, along with angsty, pointy styling that looks like it belongs in Sonic the Hedgehog. Inside, you'd never guess it was a budget-friendly option thanks to a modern-looking cabin that's decked out in the latest tech.
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Skoda Enyaq
What do you call a zero-emissions Skoda? No, not broken down – it’s the oddly named Enyaq. Based on the same bits as the VW ID.4, the all-electric Enyaq IV ticks all the Skoda boxes like a gunslinger shooting bottles off a wall. Comfy? Yep. Refined. Of course. Huge in the back? Massive boot? Great value for money? Tick, tick, tick! You can choose from small-battery 60 or big-battery 85 and all-wheel-drive 85x models. All are fab, but the long-range versions are best if the Enyaq is going to be your only car, returning 333 miles in all-wheel-drive form and 360 miles in rear-wheel-drive models.
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Not quite ready for a full electric car?
If you're not up for jumping into the EV life, why not check out our favourite plug-in hybrid cars? Once you've found the right model for you, find out how much you could save by buying a used car from Motorpoint.
