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The best small EVs?

Some of the most popular A- and B-segment electric cars on sale in the UK, compared on price, range, charging and size.

Twelve small electric cars, from the cheapest thing you can buy new to the ones that cost as much as a family hatchback.

The video covers how they drive. This page has the numbers: what each one costs, how far it goes, how quickly it charges and whether it will fit where you need it to.

August 2026

The video

12 Small EVs Compared - Which One Should You Buy?

Review by Mr. EV · Watch on YouTube

12 cars in this video

Side by side

Specification T03 Leapmotor Spring Dacia Dolphin Surf BYD ë-C3 Citroën 500e Fiat Grande Panda Electric Fiat 5 E-Tech Renault MICRA Nissan INSTER Hyundai Corsa Electric Vauxhall Cooper Electric MINI E-208 Peugeot
Range 165 140 137 130 118 199 192 196 203 221 179 226
Battery chemistry LFP LFP LFP LFP NMC NMC NMC NMC NMC
Acceleration 12.7 12.3 11.1 10.4 9.5 11.5 9 9 11.7 8.2 7.3 8.1
Efficiency 5 4.01 3.68 4.23 4.38 3.96 4.3
Fastest charge time 29 30 36 30 27 31 30 30 30 28 30
Android Automotive Yes Yes
Price £12,995 £11,990 £18,650 £18,495 £17,245 £20,995 £21,495 £21,495 £23,755 £26,005 £24,995
Battery (usable) 24.3 40
Screen Yes

Pink marks the best figure in each row. Scroll the table sideways to see every car, and tap any car for its full specification.

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