With the sale of new petrol and hybrid cars set to be phased out by 2035, electric cars are on the rise. As well as being better for the environment, EVs also have the advantage of being cheaper to run. Purely electrical vehicles aren’t subject to road tax, running on electricity is much cheaper than petrol, and even maintenance cost are lower as electric vehicles have fewer moving parts to fix and fewer fluids to refill. But which electric vehicles are the best for your wallet? Below are our top picks ranked from most to least economical to run.
EVs also have the advantage of being cheaper to run. Purely electrical vehicles aren’t subject to road tax, running on electricity is much cheaper. Check out our top picks for the most economical green machines for those who want to go EV without breaking the bank.
Mini Electric | £27,000
The Mini, a long-time British classic, has now been updated for the modern era with a new all-electric version. Ranging 145 miles on a full charge, the Mini Electric is promised to have the same torque as its more traditional petrol-run counterpart. The Mini Electric is the speediest option on this list, doing 0-62 in 7.3 seconds. However, this performance comes at a cost as it’s also the slowest to recharge, taking one hour and 21 minutes when rapid charging. Despite taking longer, the Mini Electric is definitely the most economical when it comes to recharging, costing an average of just £3.26 to fully recharge.
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MG ZS EV | £27,495
Though it’s the most expensive option on our list, the MG ZS EV still comes in at a reasonable £27,495. The long-range electric motor offers 273 miles of driving on a full charge and can be recharged to 80% from zero in just over an hour. According to MG it costs just £6.23 to charge this vehicle to full. As for other bells and whistles, the ZS has a driver assistance system which can automatically speed up and slow down based on surrounding traffic and also has collision warning, automatic braking, and lane assist, meaning it practically drives itself.
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Skoda CITIGOe iV | £15,000
This car is Skoda’s first fully electric vehicle and is perfect for city driving. With a total range
of 170 miles on one charge, it won’t take you as far as some of the other options on this list, but it comes in at the low price of £15,000 and charging it to full will cost you just £4.97. With its shorter range however, it turns out that some of the pricier models may actually be less expensive in the long run.
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Peugeot e-208 | £18,645
At just a few thousand pounds more, the Peugeot e-208 expands on the Skoda’s range, able to go up to 225 miles in one charge. It also boasts quick charge from 20% to 80% charged in just half-an-hour, so if you’re the kind of person who doesn’t have time to spare, this might be the option for you. However, according to EV charging guide Zap Map, the Peugeot e-208 costs £8 to charge to full. Miles cheaper than fuel, but still more expensive than some similar vehicles.
This car also comes with a few more nifty gadgets than its counterparts, featuring a compact multifunction steering wheel, a configurable 3D head-up display, and a 10-inch touchscreen. Drivers can also customise the inside of the car with eight different LED colours.
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