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Playing the long game

A new generation of family-friendly electric SUVs with lengthy official ranges and keen pricing has arrived. Let's find out which of them is best prepared to meet your needs in the years ahead

Ford Puma Gen-E

Small electric SUV builds on the petrol-engined Puma's talents when it comes to practicality On sale Spring Price from £29,995

Toyota Land Cruiser

Latest iteration of this 4x4 gets chunky new looks and a modern interior but mostly sticks with a proven formula On sale Now Price from £74,995

Coming around again

The Mini Cooper has seen many reinventions during the past seven decades, and now Renault's much-loved small car of the 1970s is following suit-exclusively with electric power. We test the two back to back

WHEN A BATTERY MEETS ITS MAKER

End of life isn't necessarily the end of the story for electric car batteries, as Claire Evans finds out

Honda O Series SUV

Distinctive SUV with advanced driver assistance spearheads the brand's new electric line-up On sale 2026 Price from £46,000 (est)

Mercedes-Benz EQE 500

The EQE 500 bridges the gap between the long-range 350+ and performance-focused AMG 53 On sale Now Price from £82,605

Toyota Urban Cruiser

Versatile small electric SUV brings a 249-mile official range On sale Autumn Price from £36,000 (est)

Volvo EX90

Volvo's new flagship is a seven-seat electric alternative to the XC90, but is it worth the premium price that it demands? On sale March Price from £96,255

Cupra Terramar

Close relative of the Volkswagen Tiguan aims to give family SUV buyers a sportier option On sale March Price from £37,605

EVERY CAR MADE IN THE UK

Jaguar may be taking a break, but a large number of cars are still made in the UK, from practical hatchbacks to prestigious luxury and sports cars. Here's our round-up of the models that currently fly the Union Flag

Vauxhall Grandland Electric

New flagship electric SUV promises a long range, as well as a spacious, well-equipped interior On sale Now Price from £37,345

Maserati GranCabrio

GranTurismo coupé's new convertible sibling promises fresh-air thrills for four sun-seekers On sale Now Price from £169,585

Cupra Formentor

This sharp-looking plug-in hybrid family SUV has plenty of punch and a good electric range; can it be fun as well as frugal? We're finding out

OUR MANIFESTO FOR ACHIEVING EV GOALS

If the Government is serious about phasing out new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, this is what it should do, says Claire Evans

Bucking the trend

Do you think electric cars are all too expensive? Well, think again, because the number of affordable options is growing steadily. We take three on a road trip to find out which one offers the best value

Kia EV3

Smallest member yet of Kia's EV electric car family spells big trouble for plenty of rivals On sale January Price from £32,995

Dacia Spring

The UK's most affordable electric car arrives on our shores - but is it the bargain it appears to be? On sale Now Price from £14,995

Porsche Macan Electric

Entry-level Macan has the longest official range of the line-up. Could it be the one to have? On sale Now Price from £68,555

Vauxhall Frontera

A familiar name returns to replace the Crossland small SUV, and you can have it in petrol or electric form On sale Early 2025 Price from £23,495

BMW 330e

Plug-in hybrid exec gets a bigger battery for a boost in official electric range – and lower company car tax On sale Now Price from £46,985

BYD Sealion 7

Chinese brand BYD's line-up continues to expand with this new, Tesla-rivalling electric family SUV On sale Late 2024 Price from £45,000 (est)

Alpine A290

Sportier version of the Renault 5 electric car aims to deliver hot hatch thrills for a reasonable price On sale March Price from £33,500

Volvo XC90

Facelifted combustion-powered seven-seat SUV gains refinement tweaks and updated infotainment On sale Now Price from £63,790

Audi A6 Avant e-tron

Audi's large executive model switches to electric power, with the estate version taking on the BMW i5 Touring On sale Now Price from £64,300

Volkswagen ID 2

Smallest model yet in Volkswagen's electric car line-up promises a range of up to 280 miles - and a hot GTI version is in the pipeline

Jaguar GT EV

The first new model in Jaguar's grand plan to reinvent itself as an upmarket electric car specialist is a four-door Porsche Taycan rival

Audi Q5

Upmarket family SUV gets more advanced mild hybrid engines and some of the trick technology from the electric Q6