SENSIBLE STEEDS

CITROEN E-C4

The latest C4 has opted for a bold new style. Gone are the cute curvy lines and protective air bumps (remember the old C4 Cactus?) as we welcome in a razor-sharp front end and a hybrid silhouette that sits somewhere between an SUV and a hatchback. The electric versions feature a 50kwh lithium-ion battery pack and 100kw motor. £33,395 / citroen.co.uk

VAUXHALL MOKKA-E

Hot off the success of Vauxhall’s electric Corsa comes the larger, slightly more family-friendly Mokka-e. Just over 200 miles of range comes courtesy of a 50kwh battery pack, which can be charged up to 80% in half an hour from a 100kw outlet. An affordable EV for average Joes? £30,840 / vauxhall.co.uk

FIAT 500 E

The cutest car of all time gets its electric makeover, alongside some futuristic design touches that make it look as though it’s taken fashion tips from a Transformer. The base price feels steep for a 500, but owners get flashy tech such as one-button door opening and strafing LED indicators. The range is also a mightily impressive 194 miles.

£26,995 / fiat.co.uk

SKODA ENYAQ IV

Among the array of EVS hitting Britain’s roads this summer is Skoda’s midsize SUV. The Czech marque is rapidly becoming one of the most stylish brands in the VW Group, and the Enyaq IV – smart, sturdy and boasting the latest infotainment tech – offers around 260 miles of fully emissions-free range. £31,085 / skoda.co.uk

MAZDA MX-30

Mazda’s first all-electric vehicle plays it safe with a generic SUV shape, but dig a little and there’s more to discover. Some of the interior, for example, is finished in a sustainable cork material and the rear doors open backwards for easier entry. A range of around 124 miles falls a little short of its rivals, though, and the speed stats are unthrilling. £25,545 / mazda.co.uk