Here are 12 electric cars with the longest range for under £30k

The new Renault 4 is recognisably different from the waves of generic-looking stuff washing up in dealers all over the country, with marvellous detailing inside and out. And there's goodness in the R4 that goes beyond design: the interior is sublime, the tech is well executed, it’s value for money and (most importantly of all) unfailingly uplifting to drive. Renault has hit another home run with this.

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The Avenger is a likeable car. It’s a good looking thing which helps, but sitting on the same platform and sharing the same powertrains as… *checks notes* many, many others within the Stellantis megacorp, it could have just been a copycat job. But it’s not. It’s got plenty of personality, tapping into Jeep’s heritage while offering mass market appeal.

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We like the C3 Aircross. It fulfils its brief as a slightly roomier C3 without becoming too posh or too expensive. It’s hardly the most dynamic thing to drive, but a rather refreshing approach sees it major on ride comfort instead of trying to be overly sporty. There’s a good spread of powertrain options, a simple range structure and the EV is actually cheaper to buy outright than the hybrid.

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Fundamentally, this is a great little car, overflowing with personality. It just happens to be electric. The Cooper Electric is firm-riding, as so many EVs are, but has the handling smarts and eager reactions to make this a trade-off worth tolerating. ‘Normal’ driving should be fun – and this is. Need a bit more practicality? Upsize to the Aceman instead.

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The decision to remake one of Renault's 24-carat greatest hits has galvanised everyone in the company to pour their uttermost efforts into it. There are plenty of tales of designers and engineers working most of the way round the clock to perfect it. And when a car has been made by people who love it, it shows.

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The Vauxhall Frontera Electric feels well judged. It's played with a pretty straight bat, blending plain but agreeable dynamics with the kind of rugged looks people favour these days. And above all there’s no arguing with the cost. A lower price than the mild-hybrid is an arresting USP, and it may well tempt some sceptics to finally go electric.

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Given the Puma Gen-E was a late afterthought on Ford’s not-that-grand electrification plan – cobbled together on the hop and delivered three years after it was teased – it’s turned out remarkably well. Some of that inherent Puma-ness lives on and from a practical point of view it performs much better than many of its closest rivals.

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This Micra is a Renault 5 with the badges swapped out and a few tweaks to the bodywork. But there’s one area where the Micra makes a better case for itself – the range levels are slightly improved on the donor car, with the 40kWh car managing up to 198 miles of WLTP range and the 52kWh car up to 260 miles. A marginal increase of six and eight miles respectively on the Renault.

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The cutesy retro design will no doubt win it some fans, but Ora will have to hope those same folk who love the pumped-up Mini aesthetic aren’t too bothered about the clunky, disconnected driving experience. The ability to deliver one to your door in a matter of a few weeks could be a big selling point, and the addition of the larger battery option also helps the 03’s cause.

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If you’ve been curious about going electric but are a little risk-averse, the Corsa Electric might just be for you. It’s significantly less peacocky than rivals, and it’ll go further and has tons more room than most. The mid-life facelift undoubtedly improves the exterior looks: this is a very smart-looking supermini. We just wish Vauxhall had paid the same attention to the cabin, which is dull and uninspired by comparison.

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If you’re looking for a small SUV that’s more boring than a Vauxhall Mokka, but also more practical, better equipped and able to go further on a charge then this could be your answer. It’s even sold in the same showrooms thanks to Leapmotor’s Stellantis backing. There are rivals that are much better to drive and have more premium interiors, but they’re also quite a bit more expensive.

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On the face of it, the MG4 doesn’t seem like a very exciting car - certainly not something Top Gear would give a massively high score to. But when you dig into what it does for the money, how high it scores on multiple levels, it’s probably the only car in the class to recommend. It’s got range, charging, equipment, zippy dynamics and now some style.

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