Here are five electric cars you can buy for under £20k

From: £12,240 (including Dacia Electric Car Grant)
Power: up to 64bhp
Range: up to 140 miles 

The last word in cheap and cheerful motoring, it’s actually novel how spartan the Spring’s interior is. On the base trim, even the heater is discarded as an extravagant frippery (although, for obvious reasons, we don’t get that one in Blighty). And yet, it manages to retain that trademark Dacia rugged charm. 

Read our full review on the Dacia Spring right here

From: £18,675
Power: up to 89bhp
Range: up to 200 miles

Arguably BYD’s most compelling offering yet, the Dolphin Surf boasts sharp design and an equipment list that - next to the Spring - makes it look like the Starship Enterprise. The ride is unrefined, but at least your passengers can “ooh” and “ah” at the rotating centre screen while they’re being bounced around.

Read our review of the BYD Dolphin here

From: £7,695
Power: up to 8bhp
Range: up to 47 miles

Not actually a car at all in the eyes of the law (or indeed of anyone with eyes), this funky quadricycle is better understood when compared to things like cycling or walking. Virtually no creature comforts and 0-60 in only your wildest dreams. But! You’ll arrive dry!

Plus, in certain parts of Europe, you can legally drive one only mere moments after exiting the womb.

Read our full review of the Citroen Ami right here

From: £16,990
Power: up to 16bhp
Range: up to 141 miles

The Gucci loafer of microcars - in fact, Gucci’s CEO was one of the very first to take delivery of one - the ‘Lino spreads smiles everywhere it goes. Build quality is impressively high and interior space surprisingly generous (if you don’t mind a bit of knee touching). Expensive for what it is, but possibly the happiest car money can buy.

How happy? Find out by reading the full review here

From: £8,500 (plus battery lease)
Power: up to 19bhp
Range: up to 98miles

Fancy an electric runabout but don’t have any chargers near home? Look no further. At the push of a button, the S04’s two 5.6kWh batteries can be removed, wheeled inside and plugged in from the comfort of your own living room. Best if you live on the ground floor.