Electric / Hybrid car reviews
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Electric / Hybrid car reviews
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Tesla Roadster (2020 onwards) Review
Incredible statistics, but we’ll remain sceptical until we drive it
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- Claimed to set new acceleration records
- Theoretical electric range of 620 miles
- Four seats and a removable hardtop
CONS
- Likely to cost over £150,000
- Will it actually arrive on time..?
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Honda Clarity Saloon (2019 onwards) Review
The Honda Clarity is an exciting glimpse into the future
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- The new Honda Clarity feels very normal to drive
- It has a longer range than the comparable Toyota Mirai
- It's been set up for a comfortable ride
CONS
- You’ll have to wait – it’s not available to buy in the UK yet
- It's a big car – that's good and bad...
- ...and it's in no way exciting to drive
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Nissan Leaf Hatchback (2018 onwards) Review
The go-to electric hatchback just got a whole lot better
New price: £27,290 - £32,890Read full reviewPROS
- Easy to drive, silent and refined
- Intuitive and east-to-use e-pedal set-up
- Boot larger than it was, and bigger than many hybrid rivals
CONS
- It’s not a driver’s car, thanks to lifeless steering
- Longer range, but still shorter than a tank of petrol
- No SUV version available yet – you need to wait until 2020
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Jaguar I-Pace SUV (2018 onwards) Review
Jaguar’s first electric SUV takes aim at Tesla and out-drives it
New price: £63,495 - £81,495Read full reviewPROS
- Claimed range of up to 298 miles
- Rapid charge times, roomy interior
- Impressive refinement, handling and performance
CONS
- Prices start at £63,495, so not cheap
- At 2.2 tonnes, it's a heavy car
- Jaguar's reliability record unfortunately isn’t the best
- Claimed range of up to 298 miles
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Volvo V60 Estate (2018 onwards) Review
Stylish, comfortable and spacious wagon satisfies heart and head
New price: £31,810 - £40,860Read full reviewPROS
- Smart, striking exterior design
- Plush interior with plenty of kit
- Great value PCP finance at launch
- Petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid options
CONS
- Boot comparatively small with seats down
- Not the sharpest car to drive
- D4 could feel more powerful
- Ride slightly bobbly on 19-inch alloys
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BMW i8 Roadster (2018 onwards) Review
Hybrid supercar finally goes roofless
New price: £124,735 - £124,735Read full reviewPROS
- Futuristic looks are even better roofless
- Has an EV mode you’ll actually use
- Sharpened handling and more precise steering
CONS
- Still not as quick as supercar rivals
- Sound is largely fabricated
- Majority of interior and exterior mostly identical to i8 Coupe
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Volvo XC60 SUV (2017 onwards) Review
Quite possibly the safest, most family-friendly SUV around
New price: £37,770 - £59,770Read full reviewPROS
- One of the safest vehicles around
- Generous equipment levels
- Comfortable with air suspension
- Fantastic interior, excellent screen
- Family-friendly and good value
CONS
- Not as fun to drive as best rivals
- Quite a bit of body roll in the corners
- Only two Isofix points
- Some expensive options
- Running costs only average
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Toyota C-HR SUV (2017 onwards) Review
Toyota’s VW T-Roc challenger brings coupe style to crossover segment
New price: £21,880 - £30,765Read full reviewPROS
- Hybrid efficiency
- Concept car design
- Engaging to drive
- Comfortable and refined
- Well equipped
CONS
- Only two engines – and no diesel
- Not as practical as rivals
- CVT auto not for everyone
- Interior trimming very bold
- May date quickly
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Tesla Model X SUV (2016 onwards) Review
Capable, roomy and fast – a pioneering left-field electric SUV
New price: £80,405 - £135,705Read full reviewPROS
- Zero exhaust emissions, silent running
- Sports car acceleration, all-wheel drive
- Quick charge times, growing network
- Optionally available with seven seats
CONS
- Pronounced wind and tyre noise
- Real-world range sub-200 miles
- Lumpy ride quality
- Average fit and finish
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Tesla Model 3 (2016 onwards) Review
Affordable Tesla electric-car tech
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- Interior space
- Performance
- Cheaper than Model S
- Electric range
CONS
- Divisive design
- Range anxiety
