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Volkswagen ID.3

+++++from £29,620 / stuff.tv/ID3

A solid hatchback that looks ice-cold but is

equally good at the mundane stuff.

Nissan Leaf

+++++from £25,995 / stuff.tv/NissanLeaf

An accomplished family car that packs some

serious range, performance and gadgetry.

Stuff says +++++

Big power, sports-car handling and lots of clever tech

make the Taycan the most exciting EV yet

Honda E

from £28,215 / stuff.tv/HondaE

Born to be a city commuter (its maximum

range is just 137 miles), the E is light, nimble

and planted, but also delivers a completely

comfortable and saloon-like refined ride for

longer journeys.

Polestar 2

from £39,900 / stuff.tv/Polestar2

From Volvo’s EV subsidiary, this five-door

all-electric fastback blends elements of

a futuristic saloon with bits of an SUV and

totally gets away with it... thanks in part to

a staggering 660Nm of torque.

Porsche Taycan

from £70,690 / stuff.tv/Taycan

It was about time someone took the fight to Tesla, and boy has

Porsche delivered with the Taycan. This electric four-door saloon

is the EV that petrolheads have been waiting for. In full-fat Turbo S

flavour, the Taycan hits 62mph in 2.8 seconds – and adding more

drama to proceedings is how it shifts up through its two-speed

gearbox. The Taycan has a dynamism that can’t be matched

by other electric cars, with a surefootedness that encourages

you to press on.

Stuff says +++++

Pricier than the equivalent Mini... but more fun

Stuff says +++++

A speedy five-door EV that’s a joy to drive

GoCycle GX

+++++£2899 / stuff.tv/GoCycleGX

This foldaway e-bike is getting hard to find,

but the new G4 model is on its way...

Ribble Hybrid AL e

+++++£2199 / stuff.tv/RibbleHybrid

A secret e-bike that proves you don’t need

fancy extras for an excellent ride.

VanMoof S3

£1798 / stuff.tv/VanMoofS3

VanMoof’s second-gen S3 (or X3 if you’re under 5ft 8in) looks like

a normal bike, rides like a normal bike and, crucially, doesn’t cost

a ridiculous amount of cash. The chunky 50mm tyres, slightly

swooped bars and upright riding position all combine to make

it super-comfy, and 30 miles with the power assistance set to

level three (out of four) left us completely sweat-free with 20%

still in the tank. Plus, for such a looker, the S3 has a lot of tech

hidden away to make it a less than ideal target for thieves.

Stuff says +++++

This smart-looking e-bike offers a great ride, great

features and some genuinely useful security smarts

Stuff says +++++

Pricey, but well built and a real easy rider

Stuff says +++++

A light e-bike that’s ideal for commuting

Cowboy 3

£1990 / stuff.tv/Cowboy3

The 43-mile range, app-controlled lights,

smart tracking and anti-theft tech make

this bike a true commuter contender. It’s

a handsome steed... but watch out also

for the new Cowboy 4.

Specialized Turbo Vado SL 5.0 EQ

£4000 / stuff.tv/VadoSL

With the electrics hidden away in the frame,

this hybrid bike looks pretty discreet – but

it has a mass of added extras, including an

extra boost of assistance for daunting hills

and a kickstand for statement propping.