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 volkswagen Golf GTE

www.volkswagen.co.uk PRICE £31,495 Tested T3 254 An eco-friendly version of the classic Golf GTI hot hatch, with sharp styling, great performance and impressive fuel economy, though it’s pricier than GTI or R models. t3 says A sporty yet practical take on the hybrid - the Golf GTE is a brilliant drive.

03 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.

04 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.

05 Audi a3 sportb ack e-tron

www.audi.co.uk PRICE From £34,990 Tested T3 254 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.

06 smart for tw o

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.