Electricity is the mother of reinvention

Brand values can be cruel. If you’re going to try to honour them, you had better do it faultlessly, lest the enthusiasts pour scorn over your latest product. A Mercedes that isn’t built like a nuclear

List price £33,005 Best price £28,755 Official range 270 miles Battery size 55kWh For Entry-level model is attractively priced and has a competitive range; plush ride; well equipped Against Not partic

List price £34,845 Best price £33,674 MPG 61.4 CO2 103g/km For High-quality interior; efficient hybrid system promises low running costs; very well equipped Against Fidgety low-speed ride; short on re

List price £30,885 Best price £27,500 MPG 39.7 CO2 162g/km For Smart-looking and spacious interior; large boot; good comfort/handling balance; generous warranty Against Very few options available; rea

List price £26,995 Best price £24,195 Range 253 miles Battery size 52kWh For Attractive pricing; smart and well-equipped interior; fine ride and handling balance; slick infotainment Against Rear leg r

List price £38,660 Best price £31,425 Official range 360 miles Battery size 77kWh For Excellent ride and handling balance; spacious in the back; big boot; long range Against Rear seats aren’t all that