GIANT TEST WINNER
1 PORSCHE TAYCAN
THE GOOD: Still the best EV to drive; fast, responsive, fluid and even practical
THE BAD: You can get better range and efficiency for less money
THE UGLY: That Porsche options list can still drain your wallet
THE ONE TO BUY: Choose your body style from saloon, estate or the borderline SUV-ish Cross Turismo. Prices start at £79k; the sensible Taycan 4S is £91k, sharper GTS is brilliant and Turbo just bonkers; top models cost upwards of £149,300 PCM (per calendar month) figures are typical prices for PCP (personal contract purchase) deals available at the time of writing. For guidance only
2 TESLA MODEL 3
THE GOOD: New lights, new colours, new aero and improved interior: it’s had a refresh, but remains good to drive and easy to live with
THE BAD: That refresh hasn’t added the knobs and buttons that would reduce driver distraction
THE UGLY: Panel gaps to swallow a SpaceX rocket
THE ONE TO BUY: Price drop means it starts from £40k, but Dual Motor Long Range at £49k is best
3 KIA EV6
THE GOOD: Design inside and out, with cabin materials and tech to match the design; efficient performance; potential for rapid charging; it’s practical and good value
THE BAD: Kia’s rather long waiting list
THE UGLY: The highpowered GT isn’t as good as we wan
