The entry-level MINI Cooper E comes with a relatively small battery and 190-mile official range, but many buyers are expected to go for the MINI Cooper SE. This comes with a bigger battery pack and an official range of up to 249 miles. Now that's the ‘head’ stuff out of the way, does the new MINI...

At launch, the Hyundai Ioniq Electric was offered with a 28kWh battery, which gave an official range of 174 miles on the old NEDC test. However, in 2019 this was upgraded with a more substantial 38.3kWh battery. Although the official range was only 182 miles, this was achieved under the more strict...

The Nissan Leaf has secured a chapter in the big book of motoring history. It popularised the concept of electric motoring, taking the EV into the mainstream. Before the Leaf, an electric car meant a small driving range, limited practicality and high prices. There was also the problem of a small...