ELECTRIC CAR WAS A MINI MARVEL FOR OUR HOLIDAY

We were fortunate enough to borrow a Mini Countryman hybrid which lived up to its “built for adventure” slogan. A smooth and easy drive, it was ideal for navigating winding country lanes, and we were impressed with how far we were able to travel using the electric motor only (up to around 26 miles). One hiccup was the in-built satnav – while it always got us from A to B, it wasn’t always the most efficient route, particularly when it took us through a farm.

Charging was simple and there was a charging point at the accommodation.

MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid is priced from £33,500. For more information mini.co.uk