You may have seen a recent video from us on our team’s favourite EVs for 2026. After that was so popular, we’ve broken down each vehicle to give you the full spec on why.
Gary – Pricing Operations Manager – Polestar 4
An all-electric SUV coupé that sits between the Polestar 2 and 3. Its most distinctive design choice is the complete removal of the rear window, replaced by a high-definition digital rear-view mirror to maximise rear headroom and aerodynamics. Inside, it features a 15.4-inch landscape touchscreen and a panoramic glass roof.
- Battery: 100 kWh with 200 kW DC fast charging (10–80% in 30 minutes).
- Practicality: 526-litre boot capacity.
Nick – Account Manager – Tesla Model Y
A dominant force in the electric mid-size SUV market, serving as the industry benchmark for practicality. It features a minimalist interior centered around a 15-inch touchscreen, an expansive glass roof, and class-leading cargo capacity with a massive rear boot and a front “frunk.”
Battery: 60 kWh to 81 kWh with up to 250 kW DC fast charging (adds up to 165 miles in 15 minutes).#
Powertrains: 0–60 mph in 6.9 seconds, up to 282 miles range (WLTP).
Practicality: Up to 2,158 litres of total cargo space (seats folded).
Toni- Business Development Manager – Mercedes CLA
A highly efficient, tech-forward four-door coupé built on an advanced 800-volt architecture. Derived from the ultra-efficient VISION EQXX concept, it features an aerodynamic silhouette, an illuminated star-pattern front grille, a premium minimalist cabin with an optional MBUX Superscreen, and a helpful 101-litre “frunk.”
- Battery: 58 kWh usable (CLA 200) or 85 kWh usable (CLA 250+) with 320 kW DC ultra-fast charging (adds 200 miles in 10 minutes).
- Powertrains: 0–62 mph in 7.5 seconds, up to 330 miles range (WLTP).
- Practicality: 405-litre boot capacity + 101-litre frunk.
Matt – Commercial Director – Lotus Emeya
An ultra-premium, all-electric four-door “Hyper-GT” designed to challenge luxury grand tourers like the Porsche Taycan. It combines sports car dynamics with high-end luxury, featuring active aerodynamics—including an active front grille, rear diffuser, and rear wing—to balance downforce and efficiency. Inside, it boasts a massive 55-inch head-up display, a 15.1-inch central OLED screen, and a sustainable, high-fashion fabric interior.
- Battery: 102 kWh (99 kWh usable) with 350+ kW DC ultra-rapid charging (10–80% in an incredibly fast 14–18 minutes).
- Powertrains: 0–62 mph in 4.2 seconds, up to 379 miles range (WLTP).
- Practicality: 509-litre boot capacity + 34-litre “frunk.”
Kam – Account Manager – BYD Sealion 7
An all-electric mid-size SUV coupé built on the advanced e-Platform 3.0 EVO. Designed to directly rival the Tesla Model Y, it utilises BYD’s ultra-safe, cobalt-free LFP Blade Battery integrated directly into the car’s structure for maximum cabin room and rigidity. Inside, it features the brand’s signature 15.6-inch rotating central touchscreen, a standard heat pump for cold-weather efficiency, and Vehicle-to-Load capability to power external devices.
- Battery: 82.5 kWh or 91.3 kWh usable with up to 230 kW DC fast charging (10–80% in 24 minutes).
- Powertrains: 0–62 mph in 6.7 seconds, up to 300 miles range (WLTP).
- Practicality: 520-litre boot capacity + 58-litre “frunk.”
Zak – Account Executive – Polestar 5
An ultra-premium, all-electric four-door Grand Tourer designed to compete with luxury performance EVs like the Porsche Taycan. Built on a bespoke, lightweight bonded aluminium chassis engineered in the UK, it features supercar-level performance and exceptionally sharp handling. Following the design language of the Polestar 4, it completely omits the rear window in favor of a digital rear-view mirror. Inside, the tech-focused cabin features a 14.5-inch central screen powered by Google Built-in.
- Battery: 112 kWh (106 kWh usable) on an advanced 800V architecture with 350 kW DC ultra-fast charging (10–80% in 22 minutes).
- Powertrains: 0–62 mph in 3.8 seconds, up to 421 miles range (WLTP).
- Practicality: 365-litre rear boot + 62-litre “frunk.”
Stuart – Managing Director – Renault 5
A highly anticipated, retro-futuristic electric supermini that revives the iconic design of the original 1970s hatchback. Built on the dedicated AmpR Small platform, it brings premium tech to the compact segment, including a 10.1-inch openR link touchscreen powered by Google Built-in. It stands out with unique touches like a bonnet-mounted charge indicator shaped like the classic “5” logo, standard heat pump efficiency, and bidirectional Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and Vehicle-to-Load capabilities.
- Battery: 40 kWh or 52 kWh usable lithium-ion with up to 100 kW DC fast charging (15–80% in 30 minutes).
- Powertrains: 0–62 mph in 9.0 seconds, up to 194 miles range (WLTP).
- Practicality: 326-litre boot capacity.
