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July 2025 USED EV SPECIAL In recent

Renault 4

All-new small electric SUV aims to capture the brilliance of the Renault 5 in a more practical body On sale September Price from £26,995

Audi SQ5

Like the original version of this sports SUV, the new one promises frugality as well as performance On sale Now Price from £75,525

Peugeot e-3008

Electric family SUV gains four-wheel drive and tweaks to its suspension and steering in its most powerful guise On sale Summer Price from £53,000 (est)

Toyota RAV4

Sixth-generation family SUV will offer plug-in hybrid power and a GR Sport variant On sale Spring 2026 Price from £46,000 (est)

Fiat Grande Panda Hybrid

Petrol-engined variant joins its electric sibling in a keenly priced small SUV line-up On sale September Price from £18,035

Smart #5

Biggest SUV yet from the chameleonic brand has designs on the Tesla Model Y On sale October Price from £40,000 (est)

BYD Dolphin Surf

New small electric car brings reasonable practicality and performance for a bargain price On sale Late 2025 Price from £18,900 (est)

Audi A3 Sportback TFSIe

Plug-in hybrid version of this posh family hatchback returns with a useful upgrade to its battery On sale Now Price from £39,885

Genesis Electrified GV70

Swanky electric family SUV is refreshed in an effort to keep up with rivals On sale Now Price from £65,915

Mini John Cooper Works Electric

This is the first time an electric Mini has been given the John Cooper Works go-faster treatment – but is it a true hot hatch? On sale Now Price from £34,905

Toyota makes U-turn on dedicated EVs

Electric-only models will be ditched in favour of a streamlined line-up using ‘multi-energy’ underpinnings

ASSUMING THE RECOVERY POSITION

Is it worth taking out breakdown cover, and which are the best providers? Here’s our guide to the teams that’ll keep you rolling

BMW M2 CS

Most ferocious M2 yet ups the power and sheds weight in pursuit of even greater excitement On sale Summer Price from £86,800

Nissan Micra

Reinvented small hatchback is closely related to the Renault 5, with electric power On sale January 2026 Price from £23,000 (est)

DS No4

Revamp for this upmarket family car brings a new name and the option of electric power On sale Early 2026 Price from £40,000 (est)

Audi A6 e-hybrid

Executive car’s line-up now includes a new plug-in hybrid model with a 64-mile official electric range On sale Summer Price from £60,980

Mercedes-Benz CLA

READER TEST TEAM

Try Y again

If at first you don’t succeed in making a flawless electric SUV, you can always give it a revamp. Can the latest Tesla Model Y beat rivals from Kia and Skoda, though?

All the sevens

We’re big fans of the Skoda Kodiaq, but can it do a number on its new seven-seat rival from Volkswagen?

Volvo EC40

Single Motor Extended Range Plus

Volkswagen Passat

1.5 TSI eHybrid 204 Life DSG

BMW X3 20 xDrive M Sport

Should you buy a new BMW X3 if you’re in the market for a family SUV with a premium badge? We’re living with one in petrol form to find out

Renault Scenic Long Range Iconic

Mileage 4915 List price £45,495 Target Price £45,495

Peugeot e-208 51kWh GT

Mileage 4886 List price £33,000 Target Price £30,283

MG HS 1.5 T-GDi DCT Trophy

This family SUV may be well priced, but is it comfortable and economical enough to be a good choice for a high-mileage driver? We’re finding out

Audi Q6 e-tron

Sport Performance

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer Electric Ultimate

Mileage 9858 List price £39,995 Target Price £37,169

USED CARS

An aye for an i

BEST USED ELECTRIC SUVs

The BMW iX3 and Jaguar I-Pace are among the most spectacular used bargains in this category

BEST USED ELECTRIC CARS

Not everyone wants an SUV; these used electric hatchbacks and saloons offer incredible value

FUTURE USED EV BARGAINS

They may not be bargains yet, but these electric cars promise to be real steals in three years’ time

HOW TO BUY THE BEST USED EV

Buying a used electric car isn’t something to be scared of. Here are our tips on what to look out for

Kia Sportage

Our reigning Family SUV of the Year is just as easy to recommend if you’re looking to buy second-hand

SMALL CARS

1 RENAULT CLIO Our pick 1.0

FAMILY CARS

1 TOYOTA COROLLA Our pick 1.8Hybrid

HOT HATCHES

1 MERCEDES-AMG A45 Our pick S

SMALL SUVs

1 LEXUS LBX Our pick 1.5

FAMILY SUVs

1 KIA SPORTAGE Our pick 1.6

SEVEN-SEATERS

1 HYUNDAI SANTA FE Our pick

EXECUTIVE CARS

1 TESLA MODEL 3 Our pick

LUXURY CARS

1 BMW X7 Our pick xDrive40i

PLUG-IN HYBRIDS

1 MG HS Our pick 1.5T

ELECTRIC CARS

1 RENAULT 5 Our pick 52kWh

SMALL ELECTRIC SUVs

1 KIA EV3 Our pick Standard

FAMILY ELECTRIC SUVs

1 SKODA ELROQ Our pick 85

ESTATES

BEST ESTATE CAR 1 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

COUPÉS/CONVERTIBLES

BEST COUPÉ/ CONVERTIBLE 1 BMW 4 SERIES

SPORTS SUVs

BEST SPORTS SUV 1 PORSCHE CAYENNE COUPÉ

SPORTS CARS

BEST SPORTS CAR 1 PORSCHE 718 CAYMAN

PERFORMANCE CARS

BEST PERFORMANCE CAR 1 BMW M3TOURING

DATA

Our A-Z of new cars lists every model on sale, including all the important data and our road test verdicts

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