Vauxhall Mokka-e SUV

Regular versions of the Vauxhall Mokka are available with a choice of petrol or diesel engines and are cheaper to buy but this all-electric version merits closer attention for the potentially huge advantages in running costs. This does assume a few things, namely that the 201-mile official range is adequate for your needs and you have a driveway or off-street parking where you can install a home charge point to keep the battery topped up overnight and take advantage of off-peak electricity rates. If that’s the case and you can afford the premium over the petrol or diesel versions you stand to make big savings on your running costs, especially if you’re buying as a company driver and can take advantage of the significant tax breaks for electric cars. Pricing for the Mokka-e is a chunk more than the Corsa-e but more or less in line with that of the Peugeot e-2008 with which it shares its foundations, the Kona Electric similar money with the smaller of its two battery options. If you need more range and performance the Kia Soul could be an option, though it’s a little more expensive.