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Range Rover Evoque
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Convertibles and performance cars
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Hatchbacks and estates
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Volkswagen Touareg
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Fiat 600e
Bigger SUV sibling of the electric Fiat 500 is more than just a pretty face.

Mercedes-Benz GLA
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Vauxhall Corsa Electric
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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate
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Volkswagen Tiguan
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Vauxhall Astra Electric
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BMW iX5 Hydrogen
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Mercedes-Benz EQE
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