Electric car sales are revving up as petrol costs surge and new models launch each month to cater for every type of driver.

There are now more than 2.1million EVs on Britain’s roads.

Buyers are being tempted with more than 160 new electric models, ever growing distance capabilities – the average range has shot up from 235 miles in 2024 to 300 miles today – and prices as low as £11,990.

The Government’s Electric Car Grant, offering motorists up to £3,750 off a new sustainable EV, has also helped more than 140,000 drivers save thousands on their new car.

But with more than 50 new models set to launch or go on sale in the UK this year, it is difficult to choose the right one for your needs.

Sales of electric cars such as MG's sporty Cyberster are rising as new models launch each month to cater for every type of driver

I’ve taken over 80 of the most popular EVs for a test drive, covering thousands of miles to see how they compare.

Here are seven new electric cars that just get it right, from the cheapest to the most aspirational, and the one that will make a caravanner’s heart sing.

The family one - Hyundai Kona Electric: From £33,500

The Hyundai Kona EV arrived in the UK in 2018, making it one of the first affordable electric cars on the market.

The Kona Electric of today (the name has changed) is a more modern and advanced model. But everything that made this car such a success over the past decade is still present – and it’s perfect for families.

The subcompact SUV easily seats five, and a rear curveless bench seat is a smart bit of design to allow those in the second row to enjoy more room. And it boasts a useful 466-litre boot and 27-litre frunk (front trunk).

It’s full of tech – including a 24.6-inch panoramic display – and has a sustainable, premium interior.

As for its driveability, it’s a smooth, comfortable, easy-to-handle EV that everyone will like. It’s also very efficient, which helps eke out its 319-mile range.

Best seven-seater - Kia EV9: £66,645

South Korean manufacturer Kia’s EV9 is one of the largest on the market at over five metres long. For big families, it’s the ultimate electric Tardis.

I’ve packed seven adults in the EV9 for a round trip of around 250 miles and the review was hugely positive from all.

The only unhappy passenger was in the front and didn’t enjoy the fact that his friend sitting behind him was able to control his seat.

Kia has made the EV9 luxurious as well as sustainable inside, with headrests made from plant fibres, plastics made from corn extract, sugar cane and sawdust, and a cabin crafted from ocean waste.

It’s full of storage space – large door bins and cubbies, as well as an 828-litre boot (with the third row folded).

Its range of up to 349 miles, and ultra-fast charging up to 154 miles in 15 minutes, means it’s perfect for travelling long distances.

The EV9 ticks all family boxes, while looking cool in a hulking, boxy and futuristic way.

Best budget one - Honda Super-N: £18,995

The Super-N is Honda’s second attempt at creating a retro-inspired EV, after its 2020 Honda-e – ahead of its time with cute futuristic looks and a high-tech interior – failed to capture buyer enthusiasm.

This model carries the same adorable-looking DNA and fun inventions but is much cheaper than the £26,160 Honda-e.

At last month’s launch, it was clear this tiny EV – one of the smallest cars on the market at under 3.6m long, 1.57m wide and 1.6m tall – would be an instant hit.

It’s full of character with its kei car-inspired design (kei cars are the smallest road-legal models sold in Japan).

I’m happy to confirm the Super-N is a box of hilarity to drive. Hit its purple ‘boost’ button and power goes from 47kW to 70kW and reduces the 0 to 62mph time from 14.5 to ten seconds.

The seven-speed gear shift lets you feel the revs of each virtual gear, and active sound control and purple lighting simulation are a thrill for wannabe racing drivers.

This EV, with four seats and a 199-mile city range, is cheap fun on wheels.

Longest range - Volvo EX60: £64,860

The Volvo EX60 will officially be the EV with the longest range on sale in Britain when deliveries begin in August. If you get the P12 AWD variant with its 117kWh battery, the car can run 503 miles on a single charge, narrowly beating its rival BMW iX3 by three miles. That’s almost London to Ben Nevis on one charge.

The EX60 can charge up to 370kW, which means you can add more than 200 miles of range in just ten minutes. It will charge from 10 per cent to 80 per cent in approximately 15 to 18 minutes.

Those who want comfort will enjoy the EX60’s interior: Scandi-cool sustainable materials, such as wool-blend and Nordico upholstery, create a classy and serene ambience.

With 523 litres of boot space, which rises to 634 litres when you include the underfloor compartment, the EX60 has plenty of space for families.

For caravanners - BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro Touring: £83,855

Last year, the BMW i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro Touring won the best electric car for towing category at the Caravan and Motorhome Club’s Towcar of the Year Awards.

With judges calling it ‘a superb performance across the board’, the i5 eDrive40 M Sport Pro Touring showed electric cars can be great towcars.

In fact, EVs are excellent for towing because their electric powertrains deliver instant torque, a low centre of gravity that makes them stable, and their regenerative braking helps slow a heavy load down without putting excessive wear on the brakes.

The i5 is also a luxurious estate that’s spacious for a family of five, has a 570-litre boot with underfloor storage, and is loaded with tech and premium features including heated quilted Veganza seats, a huge BMW curved display with video streaming and games built in, and a Bowers & Wilkins surround-sound system.

Sporty one - MG Cyberster: £55,245

The Cyberster is the halo car of MG’s range and brings the brand’s roadsters of its heyday to EV buyers today.

The Cyberster is an electric car if you have a multi-car garage – it’s a second or third car rather than your only vehicle. Nor can I say it’s perfect to drive as it can be flighty.

Put the roof down on a warm day when the sun is shining, and the Cyberster makes you enjoy electric driving in a truly emotive way.

The flightiness only comes in when you push past 75mph, but that adds to the sense of fun.

The two-seater EV model is nostalgic and stylish. If you’ve got over £55,000 and you love to drive, then buy the UK’s first all-electric roadster – and opt for the English white with the red hood.

Aspirational one - Denza Z: £172,900

A lot of people have a dream car if money were no object. Maybe a Lamborghini Revuelto or a Ferrari 849 Testarossa. But what if you’re after an electric supercar? Well, the Denza Z could be the answer.

You might want to turn your nose up at a Chinese EV or a Chinese supercar, but Denza – a luxury, tech-focused sub-brand of BYD – is doing something other manufacturers aren’t.

It’s offering drivers an electric car with mind-blowing performance for a price that’s half of what you’d pay for a Revuelto or Testarossa.

The Denza Z, when bought in the Racing variant, can cover 0 to 62mph in 1.96 seconds. Top speed? 217mph.

That’s faster than the Ferrari and on par with the Lambo. It’s barely slower than F1 cars, which do over 230mph.

I’ve driven it around Goodwood Motor Circuit and can confirm this thing is a missile. It charges in just five minutes thanks to BYD’s Flash Charging technology and covers 236 miles on a single charge (255 miles for the Coupe).

The track-ready Racing version will cost £172,900, yet the Coupe (£142,900) and Spider (£159,900) are cheaper and still do 0 to 62mph in 2.3 seconds with a top speed of 186mph.

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