Top 5 long-range electric cars for under £40k revealed – read the list here
A CAR expert has revealed a list of EVs that provide the longest range for under £40,000.
Many drivers are discouraged from buying electric cars due to range anxiety and generally being more expensive to buy than regular petrol and diesel cars.
And in response to upcoming bans on combustion-powered cars, manufacturers are in a race to get new all-electric models on sale.
Handily, car experts at Top Gear have revealed the longest-range EVs for under £40k.
1. Hyundai Kona, 300 miles, £38,050
When equipped with the 64 kWh Long Range Battery, the KONA Electric takes 47 minutes to charge from 10 to 80% at a 100kW DC charging station.
And there are two powertrain choices a 134bhp motor with a 39kWh battery and a claimed 189-mile range, or a 201bhp motor with a 64kWh battery for a 278-mile range.
2. Kia Niro EV, 285 miles, £36,975
The Kia Niro EV has DC fast charging capability and charges at a rate of up to 77 kW, which allows the Niro to recharge up to 80% in around 60 minutes.
3. MG 4, 281 miles, £29,495
The MG4 EV SE has a 64kWh battery and can be charged from 0 to 100% in nine hours using a 7kW home charger.
And rapid charging from 10 – 80% takes 60 minutes using a 50kW public charging station or 35 minutes using a 150kW public charging station.
4. Kia Soul EV, 280 miles, £39,045
The Kia Soul EV is front-wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62mph in 7.9 seconds.
It can reach an 80% charge in about 30 minutes with a 50kW charger.
5. MG ZS, 273 miles, £32,995
The MG ZS EV battery is water-cooled specifically to enhance its rapid charging capabilities and can be charged to 80% in as little as 40 minutes using a 75kW DC charger.