Electric / Hybrid car reviews

Electric / Hybrid car reviews

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• Volkswagen e-Golf Hatchback (2014 - 2020) Review

  The go-to used electric car if you're a first timer

  

  Parkers rating: 4.2 out of 5 4.2

  Used price: £4,321 - £11,225

  PROS

  • A great driving experience – comfortable, refined and quick
    
  • High-quality interior, decent room for driver, passenger and luggage
    
  • As an introduction to EV driving, it doesn't get much better than this

  CONS

  • Limited range on a full charge – 120 miles maximum
    
  • Lacking a little bit of design flair compared with rivals
    
  • They won't be replacing it when the Golf goes out of production

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• Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate (2014 - 2021) Review

  Premium load lugger, updated for 2018

  

  Parkers rating: 4.2 out of 5 4.2

  Used price: £5,598 - £51,190

  PROS

  • Sharp looks
  • Sleek cabin
  • Technology

  CONS

  • Not the largest load-lugger
  • Stiff suspension
  • Rattly diesel

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• Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon (2014 - 2021) Review

  Highly polished executive car with lots of used choice - here's what to look out for

  

  Parkers rating: 4.1 out of 5 4.1

  Used price: £4,655 - £50,140

  PROS

  • Comfortable and upmarket cabin
  • Quiet engines, especially the PHEVs
  • Very refined long-distance cruiser

  CONS

  • Steering lacks precise feel
  • Servicing costs can be high
  • Not as well-built as you might hope

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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: £20,001 - £44,032

  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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• 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: £2,696 - £8,004

  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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• Tesla Model S (2014 onwards) Review

  Groundbreaking EV now feeling its age

  

  Parkers rating: 3 out of 5 3.0

  New price: £82,990 - £97,990

  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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• 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: £2,251 - £15,640

  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: £3,631 - £22,142

  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: £2,375 - £9,287

  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: £2,085 - £5,853

  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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