​Auto Express: Best electric cars 2025: the top 10 EVs you can buy today

Electric vehicles have become a popular option for UK consumers, and there are many high-quality EVs available. First-class EV options are accessible across the market's many sectors, ranging from executive saloons and luxury automobiles to compact cars and family SUVs. The greatest electric cars on the market come in all shapes and sizes. Almost any set of needs may be met by an electric vehicle, and costs are decreasing at the same rate as range and charging capacity.

Auto Express road testers have carefully examined every new EV available in the UK to help you get the greatest value for your money. To truly grasp how the best EV vehicles stack up against the competition, our in-depth assessments look at the whole package, including battery range, price, running expenses, design, practicality, technology, and the whole driving experience.

The result is a comprehensive assessment of every EV on sale built over hundreds of miles and many hours in the driving seat. Only the top scoring EV choices on today’s market make it onto this best electric cars list.

The list offered a well rounded array of vehicles, from affordable high value vehicles such as the Citroen e-C3 and Renault 5 offering good range and functionality. To more expensive high-end options such as the BMW i4 and Kia EV9 who were the most expensive options from the list, but providing enhanced range, technology and luxury.

However sitting right in the middle of the list and #5 is the MG4. The MG brand has been revitalised in a matter of years as a manufacturer of reasonably priced EVs that provide almost unrivalled value for money. The MG4 is a superb example of such attitude. A few less expensive-feeling materials inside are the only overt indications of cost-cutting in MG's electric hatchback, which begins at slightly under £27,000.

The standard kit list is lengthy, with every model featuring a 10.25-inch touchscreen, smartphone connectivity, LED headlights and adaptive cruise control. There’s also plenty of space on offer for passengers and luggage. The MG4 is a blast to drive along a twisty back road, while its light steering and good forward visibility make it a cinch to manoeuvre around town.

There are three standard powertrain options, all of which use a single electric motor to power the rear wheels. The entry-level SE claims up to 218 miles of range, the Long Range boosts this figure to 281 miles, and the Extended range tops out at 323 miles.

Alternatively, those looking for a little more power also have the MG4 XPower to consider, which offers 429bhp and 600Nm of torque. Overall range is slightly lower than the standard car, with MG claiming the XPower will return 239 miles of range, but this is still impressive for such a rapid car.