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Best electric cars for 2022

Electric cars are now entering the mainstream, accounting for 6.6% of new car sales last year. Moreover, they will only grow in popularity as rules limit the kind of vehicles allowed into major cities.

Traditionally, range anxiety has kept them from selling in greater numbers – the fear that you won’t have enough juice to get to where you’re going. As more and more models are now able to cover more than 200 miles between charges, this is becoming less of an issue.

Which electric cars should you consider? Here are the top electric cars for 2022 based on our review.

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10 Jaguar I-Pace

Jaguar launched its first electric car, the I-Pace, ahead of most rivals, and it remains an impressive machine, not least because it can cover more than 250 miles on a single charge. Additionally, it is fast, fun to drive, and has the classiest interior of any Jaguar yet. Just bear in mind that there are newer alternatives that cost less to buy and can be charged at a faster rate.

The Jaguar I-Pace is an exciting choice among electric vehicles, but it’s not a game-changer.

Pros

  • Big range between charges
  • Comfortable ride
  • Entertaining handling

Cons

  • Poor rear visibility
  • Rivals can charge faster
  • Pricier than some alternatives

9 Kia e-Niro

Similar to the I-Pace, the e-Niro has no range anxiety. The 251 miles it achieved in our Real Range test is one of the best we’ve seen so far. Furthermore, you get good practicality, performance, comfort, and equipment.

The Kia e-Niro is a thoroughly excellent electric car and one we recommend highly.

Pros

  • Big range between charges
  • Comfortable ride
  • Entertaining handling

Cons

  • Poor rear visibility
  • Rivals can charge faster
  • Pricier than some alternatives

8 Electric Fiat 500

The new Fiat 500 is the perfect car for urban driving. As it’s shorter than its key competitors, it can fit into tight spaces that others can’t, while a tight turning circle, ultralight steering, and great visibility make it especially easy to handle as it darts around tight city streets in a refined, smooth manner. Additionally, it has a good range, so it’s not just limited to urban sprawl. And, of course, unlike rivals, it’s available as a convertible.

Panoramic skyline and modern business office buildings with empty road,empty concrete square floor

Fiat 500 becomes an electric car. It retains its iconic good looks and has a 199-mile range, but is now bigger, heavier, and more expensive than ever.

Pros

  • Decent range between charges
  • Fun to drive around town
  • Stacks up well financially

Cons

  • Tiny rear seats
  • Noisy on the motorway
  • Rivals have longer electric ranges

7 Audi E-tron GT

Despite the E-tron GT’s slightly softer handling than the Porsche Taycan, it’s a powerfully handling electric car. Additionally, it is fast, comfortable, and reasonably practical. Although the Tesla Model S is faster and roomier for families, we prefer the E-tron GT for its added agility.

In terms of style and performance, the Audi e-tron GT is tops, but it is more expensive and has less range than a Tesla Model S.

Pros

  • Very well equipped and strong resale values
  • Very well equipped and strong resale values
  • Comfortable ride and great handling

Cons

  • Not as spacious as a Model S
  • Ionity rapid chargers are few and far between
  • Low-speed motor whine and gearbox shunt

6 Porsche Taycan

Porsche Taycan offers all the benefits of an electric car as well as the thrill of driving it. In fact, it’s even reasonably practical and wonderfully classy inside, so even though it doesn’t come cheap, it’s well worth every penny.

Though it doesn’t have the longest EV driving range, the Taycan is currently the best benchmark for driver satisfaction.

Pros

  • Wonderful interior quality
  • Staggering performance
  • Stunningly capable and fun in corners

Cons

  • Its range is useful but far from class leading
  • It’s very expensive…
  • …and you’ll probably want to add some options

5 Tesla Model S

When it was launched eight years ago, the Model S was arguably the first all-electric vehicle that could easily replace a combustion-engine equivalent. It’s still one of the best electric vehicles around today.

Among the 2020 lineup are two high-end models – the Performance and the Long Range Plus – both of which offer a great range and practical functionality, along with typically impressive battery performance. If you’re considering buying a Mercedes S-Class or Porsche Panamera, the Model S definitely stands out as a viable electric alternative.

Without it, we wouldn’t have the growing selection of electric vehicles we have today, and the 2022 Tesla Model S remains one of the most compelling and desirable options in that growing market segment. With up to 412-miles of estimated driving range-depending on the model-the, S can be used for long drives, and the 1020-hp Plaid version can provide supercar acceleration while seating four people. A large rear cargo area and a secondary front trunk make the Model S a practical vehicle. In the luxury EV sedan category, new competitors include the Porsche Taycan and the Audi e-tron GT, both of which compete against the Tesla Model S on performance and comfort, but its superior range and available semi-autonomous driving features continue to draw consumers.

Pros

  • Long range for an EV
  • Relaxing drive
  • Great acceleration

Cons

  • Charging options
  • Expensive to buy
  • Not so impressive in corners

4 Volkswagen ID.3

The ID.3’s rear-wheel drive, accurate steering, and fine body control make it an enjoyable car to drive. The car’s practicality matches that of the roomiest family hatchbacks, the resale value is superb, and it’s a bargain to run for both company car drivers and private buyers. The long-range and powerful performance make it an excellent choice.

The Volkswagen ID.3 is a capable, all-electric hatchback that nails its brief with competitive pricing, desirable looks, and comfortable interiors, all bundled in a practical package with a usable, real-world range.

Pros

  • Good electric range
  • Sprightly performance
  • Decent to drive

Cons

  • Iffy interior quality, especially for the pricier versions
  • Charging network weaker than Tesla’s
  • Infotainment system needs some upgrades

3 Audi E-Tron

Audi’s E-Tron is one of those EVs, like the Taycan, that initially doesn’t look as impressive, but after driving it for a bit, its price becomes much more understandable. As one would expect from a German luxury SUV, the interior is lovely. Audi has produced a well-thought-out first effort and even though it lacks huge range capabilities, it’s a compelling car with all the practicality of an SUV. When the seats are folded down, it has a cargo space of 28.5 cubic feet. Its cost kept it from taking the top spot.

We also enjoyed Audi’s E-Tron Sportback but had to choose the more practical SUV for practical reasons, and it is practical. The apartment is the perfect size to fit a family and their stuff while also being easy to get around in a busy city. With the exception of the amazing Jetsons low-speed noise, you could mistake it for a Q5. Some people prefer going under the radar to shouting about things. Thanks to its 355 horsepower and all-wheel drive, it’s also fun to drive. If you can afford one, you’ll be happy with it.

Pros

  • Spacious back seats
  • Very comfortable to drive
  • High-tech cabin looks great

Cons

  • Alternatives have longer ranges…
  • …and are quicker in a straight line
  • Leans a bit in tight corners

2 Tesla Model 3

It is rare that a car receives as much hype before its launch as the Model 3, and even rarer that it can match what it offers in reality. Tesla’s most affordable car is fun to drive, packed with tech, fast (especially in Performance guise), and surprisingly practical. With a competitive price and its sheer pace, it’s not only the best electric car on the market today, but one of the best overall.

With the Tesla Model 3, Tesla has helped make all-electric cars more desirable and affordable.

Pros

  • Savage acceleration
  • Surprisingly practical
  • Long range between charges
  • Fast charging via Tesla’s prolific Supercharger network

Cons

  • Build quality could be better
  • Handling not as entertaining as petrol rivals
  • Some may find the ride a touch firm

1 Hyundai Ioniq 5

Aside from its striking exterior, the Ioniq 5 has an incredibly spacious and practical interior, as well as a long list of standard features. It’s an appealing addition to the large electric car ranks, but its ride comfort and refinement let it down a bit with the bigger alloy wheel options.

Hyundai has certainly stirred up things with its first electric car on a bespoke platform, the Ioniq 5. Indeed, the oversized hatchback made enough of a splash to earn our coveted Car of the Year title. Even so, it did so in top Project 45 specification – we wonder if the less expensive version will have the same appeal.

Pros

  • Rapid performance of range-topping model
  • Super-fast charging speeds
  • Enormously spacious interior

Cons

  • Not as comfortable as Volkswagen ID.4
  • Range is nothing special
  • Quite a lot of road noise

The best electric cars are… simply good cars that just happen to be powered by a battery pack and an electric motor. So they are practical, have comfortable interiors and good levels of equipment. Electric vehicles are great fun to drive thanks to their immediate acceleration and the cars here have decent a decent range too.

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