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  • BMW i8 (2014 - 2020) Review

    BMW's futuristic coupe is fast yet frugal

    Parkers rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4
    Used price: £17,942 - £39,700

    PROS

    • Futuristic styling
    • Impressive performance
    • Surprisingly economical
    • Very easy to drive

    CONS

    • Expensive to buy
    • Ride is quite firm
    • Lack of steering feel
    • Getting in and out is tricky
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  • Tesla Model S (2014 onwards) Review

    Groundbreaking EV now feeling its age

    Parkers rating: 3 out of 5 3.0
    New price: £99,990 - £109,990

    PROS

    • Driver assistance tech can be very capable
    • Spacious, flexible cabin, seriously practical
    • EV with a realistic range and performance

    CONS

    • Not offered in right-and drive form
    • Ride and handling lack polish
    • Minimalist interior lacks deep-seated quality
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  • Volkswagen e-Up Hatchback (2014 - 2022) Review

    Appealing electric city car now has a longer range

    Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5
    Used price: £2,629 - £11,450

    PROS

    • Genuinely usable electric range
    • Practical, functional interior
    • An absolute doddle to drive

    CONS

    • List price looks expensive
    • Practicality limited by four seats
    • Not the best EV on longer journeys
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  • Toyota Auris Touring Sports (2013 - 2019) Review

    Majors on Touring, not much on Sports

    Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5
    Used price: £2,175 - £15,396

    PROS

    • Lots of space and practical touches
    • Low running costs
    • Good level of standard equipment
    • Strong reputation for reliability

    CONS

    • Hybrid powertrain can be noisy
    • Interior quite dull
    • Neither version is very quick
    • Uninvolving to drive
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  • BMW i3 (2013 - 2022) Review

    Small electric car is aging gracefully, remaining modern in many ways

    Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8
    Used price: £3,149 - £18,884

    PROS

    • Futuristic style
    • Smooth, electric drive
    • Excellent acceleration
    • Tight turning circle

    CONS

    • Expensive to buy
    • Small boot
    • Lack of space in the back seats
    • Uncomfortable ride
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  • Peugeot 508 RXH (2012 - 2017) Review

    Interesting combination of diesel hybrid power and limited off-road ability

    Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5
    Used price: £2,092 - £8,350

    PROS

    • Fuel-efficient engine
    • Low CO2 emissions
    • Can run on pure electric for up to 2.5 miles and speeds of up to 40mph

    CONS

    • EGC automatic gearbox is jerky and becomes tiresome
    • Wallowy handling
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  • Vauxhall Ampera Hatchback (2012 - 2015) Review

    Subtle futuristic looks with good real-world economy

    Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
    Used price: £1,990 - £5,620

    PROS

    • Range extending capability
    • Refinement
    • Comfortable cruiser

    CONS

    • Bland exterior design
    • Pricey as a used car
    • Why you should buy a used Vauxhall Ampera
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  • Toyota Auris (2012 - 2019) Review

    British-built family hatch is solid and dependable

    Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5
    Used price: £2,050 - £14,387

    PROS

    • Strong reliability record
    • Solid feel overall
    • Economical engine range
    • Generous kit levels

    CONS

    • Dull to look at
    • Uninteresting to drive
    • Feels its age next to rivals
    • Boot is quite small
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  • Mitsubishi Outlander (2012 - 2021) Review

    Five-seat plug-in or seven-seat petrol for Mitsubishi’s large SUV

    Parkers rating: 2.9 out of 5 2.9
    Used price: £2,305 - £21,650

    PROS

    • Practical design with five or seven seats
    • Highly efficient plug-in hybrid powertrain
    • Update for 2019 model year to keep things current
    • Should prove a robust, reliable machine

    CONS

    • Rivals are much better to drive
    • PHEV doesn’t suit all drivers
    • Functional cabin doesn’t look great
    • Petrol engine best avoided
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