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Charging is also impressive, the Tesla owners able to access the firm’s own – and very reliable – Supercharger network. Plug in to one of these and you can recharge to 80% in as little as 27 minutes.
As for the drive, the Zoe is a more sedate electric car. It rides and handles reasonably, but can accelerate from standstill at a brisk enough pace. The Steering is light and precise which makes it easy to place on the road.
The 64kWh models is the one to go for, as it has a claimed range of up to 300 miles and can be recharged at up to 100kW, which allows for a 10-80% charge in around 45 minutes.
Two battery sizes are available: 50 models get a 230kW powertrain and 77kWh battery, while 55 models use a 95kWh unit with different power outputs. Range is up to 254 miles, which isn’t as good as some rivals.
When it first launched the I-Pace could travel up to 292 miles on a single charge, which was a competitive figure back in 2018. The large 90kWh battery helps the I-Pace to achieve such a range, and because it is placed lower down in the car it makes the car impressively agile.
At launch the VW ID 3 was offered with either a 45kWh, 58kWh or 77kWh battery. The 45kWh unit offered up to 217 miles of range while the larger 58kWh model was good for a hardy range of 263 miles. Topping the range was the Pro S model which, thanks to its larger battery, could do 336 miles on a single charge.
You can charge the Enyaq 60 at speeds of up to 120kW, which means you can expect a 10-80% charge to take around 30 minutes. The 80 model can be charged at a faster rate of 135kW and is four minutes faster to charge than the entry-level car.
Early 2020 models were fitted with a 114kW motor and 52kWh battery which was good for a claimed range of up to 214 miles. MG refreshed the 5 in 2021 and up the range to 350 miles while a facelift in 2022 brought a more stylish exterior look.
Charging is up to 270kW which means you can top-up the battery from 10-80% in around 20 minutes.
10. Kia e-Niro
With an excellent claimed range and a surprisingly capacious interior, the e-Niro is a five-star EV that offers great value for money. Opt for the ‘3’ trim level and you get the more desirable 64kWh battery, which offers up to 282 miles of range; or 253 in real world conditions.
The maximum charging rate for the new e-Niro is 100kW, which allows for a 10-80% charge in just 54 minutes – that gives you plenty of time to stop for a meal break and stretch your legs.
