1Mazda MX-30
BETTER LATE THAN never, as they say. Arriving a few years after the electric MX-30, the R-EV is a plug-in hybrid that drives just like its sibling but has a rotary petrol engine to top up the battery that powers the electric motor. This makes it far more usable for out-of-town trips. The R-EV is much cheaper than most other PHEVs, so it makes sense for private buyers as well as company car drivers, and it has a plush, well-equipped interior.
Our pick R-EV Prime-Line List price £34,750 Target Price £33,536 MPG 282.0 CO2 21g/km For Good ride and handling balance; smart interior; well priced; much more usable than fully electric version Against Not particularly practical; cramped in rear seats; average predicted resale values WHAT CAR? SAYS
2Mercedes-Benz GLC
Our pick 300e AMG Line Premium List price £68,210 Target Price £68,210 MPG 565.0 CO2 12g/km For Outstanding electric range; low BIK tax rating; quiet, comfortable cruiser Against So-so fuel economy when battery is depleted; spongy brakes WHAT CAR? SAYS
3Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Our pick E300e AMG Line Premium List price £70,900 Target Price £70,900 MPG 470.9 CO2 13g/km For Spacious, sumptuous interior; long electric range; impressive infotainment Against No air suspension on UK cars; PHEV’s boot space is compromised WHAT CAR? SAYS
4Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Our pick C300e AMG Line Premium List price £55,025 Target Price £53,025 MPG 565.0 CO2 12g/km For Huge electric-only range; low company car tax rate; smooth ride Against Interior quality could be better; not as good to drive as BMW 3 Series WHAT CAR? SAYS
5BMW X5
Our pick xDrive50e M Sport List price £80,835 Target Price £78,237 MPG 313.9 CO2 20g/km For High-class interior; great to drive; respectable electric range Against Not quite as practical as some rivals; fat tyres kick up a lot of road noise WHAT CAR?
