Should you buy one?

The Grandland Electric certainly has plenty of appeal given it’s competitive pricing compared to the Peugeot E-3008, Ford Explorer, and many other similar sized electric SUVs with a comparable range. Although as always you have to take the official figures with a pinch of salt, over 250 miles shouldn’t be hard to achieve with sensible driving and its rapid charging speeds are respectable, if not class-leading.

We think the interior appeals, cleverly retaining a few physical controls for things other manufacturers bundle into the touchscreen. It’s a pleasant place to be, with supportive seats, solid materials and ample storage for all the trappings of family life. Space isn’t class leading, but four six-footers won’t feel hemmed in.

However, it isn’t enough to lift it to the top of the class. An Enyaq may be more expensive unless you opt for a sub-300 mile range version, but it’s bigger and more comfortable. If you don’t mind paying the extra for a comparable Enyaq 85, you also get a bit more range and far faster acceleration. Even better, the Renault Scenic is similarly affordable to the Grandland, has more rear seat space, a longer range and perkier performance. That’s our current best electric SUV.

What we like

The interior is stylish and has a premium feel, with very comfortable front seats. It’s also very keenly priced with a useful range.

What we don’t like

The ride is rather firm, even if you avoid the biggest 20-inch wheels, and acceleration is disappointing compared to the rest of the class.