TOP 5 PHEVS
BMW X5 45e
THE GOOD: Massive 54-mile ocial EV range; horizon-eating performance
THE BAD: Hybrid hardware cuts into boot space to the tune of 150 litres; no seven-seat option
THE UGLY: Facelifted 50e model with more e-range and power imminent
THE ONE TO BUY: Wait for the new 50e at £79k
PEUGEOT 308
THE GOOD: Bravely avant-garde design; decent fuel economy; dierent
THE BAD: What’s with Peugeot’s jousting-shield badge redesign?
THE UGLY: |nterior layout looks fab but can be a stressfest to use day-to-day
THE ONE TO BUY: Starts sub-£300 a month. Worth stretching to £400★ 225 spec with extra power and kit
PORSCHE CAYENNE
THE GOOD: Handling; driver focus; choice of body styles; 0-62mph in 5.0sec
THE BAD: Bigger battery from 2021 but EV range is still a poor 25-27 miles
THE UGLY: Another car that’s due more power and range come facelift time
THE ONE TO BUY: |f you value the U in SUV, steer clear of the coupe – even if it is a great steer
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GTE
THE GOOD: Hey, it’s like a Golf GT| with bigger mpg and lower emissions!
THE BAD: |t’s like a Golf GT| without the traction or sparkle
THE UGLY: Mechanically similar Skoda Octavia vRS PHEV is stronger on value
THE ONE TO BUY: GTE stoops as low as £300pcm at the time of writing with a £5k deposit
BMW 330e
THE GOOD: Goes sub-six to 62mph and up to 41 electric miles on a charge
THE BAD: Engine is slightly coarse; plain 330i is less heavy, more fun
THE UGLY: Hybrid kit eats into boot space so regular 3s are roomier
THE ONE TO BUY: Choice of saloon or estate. Handsome, vaguely aordable 330e M Sport Touring is £48k