The best electric cars – driven, rated and ranked

These are the best EVs on sale in the UK today in our view – each with its own trump card

Electric cars have developed at an alarming pace over the past decade and are now a far more practicable ownership prospect than ever before.
10 years ago electric cars accounted for just 1.4% of the UK market share for new cars; now it’s just shy of 30%. 
This exponential rise has been engendered by advancements in battery technology, charging infrastructure and driving dynamics. Factor in their lower running costs and the government’s Electric Car Grant and modern day EVs make a strong case for themselves as the go-to choice for families or fleets.
Such growth in the EV sphere has led to the development of a broad range of electric cars, which means that prospective EV buyers now have an even greater pool of cars to choose from. 
But which electric car should you actually buy? To aid the process we’ve put together a list of the best electric cars on sale today. 
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