VOLVO XC40 RECHARGE

Price: from $74,000 (First Edition $83,500) On sale: now

As Volvo’s first fully electric car, you’d expect the new XC40 Recharge to have something of an uphill task ahead of it – especially with the arrival of Volvo’s luxury all-electric Polestar brand. However, the Swedish firm’s strong position across the SUV sector and the success of the standard XC40 makes this all-electric version a strong contender. The hefty price tag might deter some, but a 401km fully-charged range should mean that it’s practical enough for most drivers. A high-end First Edition of the Recharge will be the first to be introduced, followed by lesser versions with smaller batteries later on.