Automotive

01 BMW i3

www.becomeelectric.co.uk PRICE From £ 25,250 Tested T3 247 As well as boasting incredible looks and a quirky interior, the i3 is fast and fun, while an optional range extender makes it a long(ish)-distance proposition. t3 says Your next small car could be all-electric, and it should be a BMW i3.

02 tesla model s

www.teslamotors.com PRICE £54,880 Tested T3 240 A quick, slick and desirable glimpse into the future of electric vehicles. The true test is Tesla’s promise to build a full network of superchargers across the UK and Europe. t3 says Attractive and speedy, the Model S is the best electric car you can buy.

03 renault zoe

www.renault.co.uk/zoe PRICE From £18,445 Tested T3 247 With excellent range from its all-electric engine, quick charging and a seriously tempting price tag, the Zoe is one of the best small eco hatches on the market.

t3 says A solid effort in small, affordable electric motoring from the French brand.

04 Audi a3 sportback e-tron

www.audi.co.uk PRICE From £34,990 Tested T3 243 The e-tron promises the battery-electric emissions purity of an EV, combined with the long-range, insta-fuelling ease of use of a petrol or diesel car.

t3 says Modern tech motoring at its best.

05 smart for two

uk.smart.com PRICE £11,325 Tested T3 238 Tiny – but roomier than before – with a spunky, turbocharged motor. An appplus-smartphone-cradle combo turns your handset into a super in-car multimedia rig.

t3 says The little car is back, with oodles of in-car gadgetry and a roomier interior.

06 ford focus st

www.ford.co.uk PRICE £ 22,195 Tested T3 242 The Focus ST goes from 0-62mph in 6.5 seconds and hits a top speed of 154mph. Features include an enhanced transitional stability system and blind-spot warning.

t3 says The ST packs in more tech than the Apple Watch, and is somewhat faster!