Automotive
01 porsche 718 boxster s
www.porsche.com/uk PRICE From £50,695 Tested T3 259 With jaw-dropping looks, perfect handling and a 12-second roof, there’s little wrong with the latest Boxster – though the turbo flat-four might not be to everyone’s taste. t3 says The drop-top to drop your cash on.
02 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.
03 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.
04 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.
05 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.
06 Audi a3 sportback 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.