Price: £28,595 after PiCG
The Renault Zoe is well established as one of the best small EVs, not least thanks to its long range of up to 239 miles – assume a real-world range of more like 150 to 210 miles depending on the weather and driving conditions.
The 50kW rapid charging will do the trick for anyone who isn’t routinely doing a lot of motorway miles and on-the-go charging, too.
A high driving position and slightly humdrum handling make it feel noticeably more like a city car than the rather sportier-feeling Peugeot e-208, but the Renault’s light and airy interior, logical touchscreen system and efficient motor still make it a really appealing small EV.
Plus, prices are low enough that you can get one of the higher-spec trims that include reversing camera, front and rear parking sensors, 16-inch alloys, cruise control and more, while still qualifying for the grant.
There are other electric cars that fall below the current £32,000 PiCG price cap, including the Hyundai Kona Electric, MG5 and the supremely stylish, if short-range, Honda e and Mini Electric. All are well worth considering if you feel your lifestyle would suit them.
It goes to show that, despite the Government’s rather abrupt changes to the PiCG being seemingly counter-intuitive to this year’s Cop 26 agenda, there is still an appealing array of EVs available at increasingly affordable prices.
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