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Mini Cooper E, SE • Retro-tinged small car enters its second all-electric generation, and it’s a big step forwards On sale Now Price from £30,000

Smart #5 • Electric family SUV revealed in concept form with a tech-filled interior and clever charging tech On sale 2025 Price from £45,000 (est)

BMW 3 Series • Refreshed executive car gets interior upgrades, plus a longer electric range in plug-in hybrid form On sale Summer Price from £40,500 (est)

Kia EV3 • All-new small electric SUV goes long on range and short on price On sale Winter Price from £32,500 (est)

Renault Scenic E-Tech • A familiar name is reinvented as an electric SUV with a long official range and keen pricing On sale July Price from £37,495

Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet • All-new open-top cruiser replaces both its C-Class and E-Class predecessors to take on the BMW 4 Series Convertible On sale July (est) Price from £53,030

Skoda Octavia • Ever-sensible family car is tweaked for style and to make it even easier to live with On sale July Price from £26,775

BYD Seal U • All-new plug-in hybrid family SUV offers a long electric range and loads of kit at a bargain price On sale September Price from £34,000 (est)

Cupra Leon • Family car gets sharper looks and a revised engine line-up with two plug-in hybrids On sale September Price from £33,000 (est)

Renault Symbioz • All-new family SUV mixes hybrid power with a family-friendly interior On sale September Price from £29,500 (est)

Aston Martin Vantage • Updated sports car is plusher inside and promises to be more fun to drive On sale Now Price from £167,800

BMW i5 Touring • Latest generation of BMW’s plush 5 Series Touring estate arrives first in this fully electric form On sale Now Price from £70,845

Hyundai Ioniq 5 N • Electric hot hatch packs a hefty 641bhp and a host of tricks designed to make it fun to drive On sale Now Price from £65,000

KGM Torres EVX • Electric SUV from what was Ssangyong brings a practical interior and a respectable range On sale Now Price from £44,495

Cupra Tavascan • The brand’s second electric model takes the form of a sleek-looking SUV, priced to take on the Kia EV6 and Tesla Model Y On sale October Price from £47,300

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Ford threatens to restrict non-EVs • Move could help it to meet tough electric car sales targets

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DACIA SPRING • It’s by far the cheapest electric car you can buy in the UK, but does that really mean the Spring is a bargain? Our jury looks at what you get for its low price

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