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Hyundai Ioniq 5 • Electric hatchback promises lots of space and fast charging to go with its futuristic looks On sale Now Price from £36,995
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BMW 2 Series Coupé • BMW’s smallest coupé renews its battle with the Audi TT with an increase in size over its predecessor and up to 369bhp On sale Early 2022 Price from £34,980
Fiat 500 24kWh • A smaller battery brings down the cost of one of our favourite small electric cars On sale Now Price from £23,495
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Cupra Leon Estate • The latest addition to the Cupra Leon range blends practicality with fuss-free performance On sale Now Price from £36,300
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Polestar 2 Single Motor • More affordable version of this stylish electric exec aims to take the wind out of the Tesla Model 3’s sails – and sales On sale Now Price from £39,900
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Hyundai Tucson PHEV • A healthy electric-only range gives this popular family SUV another selling point On sale Now Price from £39,330
Audi RS3 • Musclebound A3 guns for hot hatch honours, with clever tech to boost thrills on road and track On sale Autumn 2021 Price from £50,900
Renault Arkana • Sharp-looking mild hybrid coupé SUV will strike a chord with the cost-conscious On sale Now Price from £25,300
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MG 5 Long Range • Competitively priced electric estate gets a handy range boost Price from £28,995 On sale Now
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Mazda CX-30 • Revisions to Mazda’s family SUV aim to boost engine power and make it even more efficient On sale Now Priced from £22,945
Volkswagen Taigo • New small coupé SUV will be offered exclusively with petrol engines On sale Late 2021 Price from £22,000 (est)
Electric and plug-in cars inspire loyalty • After turning away from conventional petrol and diesel cars, few electric or plug-in hybrid car owners plan to switch back
EV charging points under investigation
Updated Highway Code gives priority to cyclists
Audi Skysphere concept
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Coming soon • Following in the footsteps of the electric BMW iX3 SUV, the i4 is essentially a battery-powered version of the upcoming 4 Series Gran Coupé. BMW’s rival to the Tesla Model 3 has an official range of up to 367 miles and can sprint from 0-62mph in as little as 3.9sec. And with the same underpinnings as the agile 3 Series, it promises to be good to drive. Price from £51,905
Revealed: the most and least reliable cars in 2021 • Our comprehensive survey reveals how dependable vehicles up to five years old are, based on the experiences of owners
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How to spec your Range Rover Evoque • Style and substance go hand in hand in the Evoque. It may be its looks that grab your attention, but this upmarket family SUV is also practical and classy inside and retains its value better than most rivals. Go for the P300e plug-in hybrid and you’ll get up to 34 miles of...