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.
Top Gear has revealed a list of the longest-range EVs for under £40,000Hyundai
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
The full hybrid model employs a 1.6-litre petrol engine and an electric motor for a total output of 139bhpHYUNDAI
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 Niro can accelerate from 0 to 62mph in 7.8 secondsKIA
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
MGThe MG4 EV Long Range is rear-wheel drive and can accelerate from 0 to 62mph in 7.9 seconds[/caption]
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
KIAThe Soul can drive up to 280 miles on a single charge[/caption]
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 ZS car can reach 62mph in just 8.2 secondsMG
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.