Top 10 best electric cars of 2020 in Europe

Top 10 best electric cars of 2020 in Europe

Among the 10 best electric cars of 2020, the UK survey designates a score with pros and cons based on-road tests. The evaluations of performance, claimed autonomy, build quality and practicality have decreed the ranking of the best electric cars below.

1. Tesla Model 3 (5/5)

The Tesla Model 3 ranks as the most technological car, with performance appropriate to the hype that Elon Musk has built around the launch of this car.

Pros

• - Acceleration;
• - Autonomy;
• - Practicality;
• - Fast charging.

Cons

• - Assembly defects;
• - Less fun driving than an equivalent petrol car.

2. Peugeot e-208 (5/5)

The Peugeot 208 electric car catches the eye with the superior interior quality. However, it is a hair behind the best-selling electric in Europe because of its autonomy.

Pros

• - Attractive interior
• - Satisfactory driving
• - Well equipped

Cons

• - “soft” brake pedal
• - Autonomy slightly lower
• - Autonomy slightly lower

3. Renault ZOE (4/5)

The Renault ZOE is the best-selling electric car in Europe. However, the driving position and the habitability do not seem to be its best qualities.

Pros

• - Very neat and hi-tech interiors
• - Acceleration

Cons

• - Rear-seat habitability
• - Driving position
• - AEB not available on the entry-level version

4. Kia e-Niro (5/5)

The performance of the electric Kia e-Niro is the aspect most appreciated by British critics, especially with regard to acceleration and range. On the other hand, the price and the capacity of the trunk are a little less than its rivals.

Pros

• - Autonomy
• - Acceleration
• - Equipment

Cons

• - Trunk space
• - Price

5. Jaguar I-Pace (5/5)

The Jaguar I-Pace was the car of the year 2019: it focuses heavily on performance, sportiness and technology. In fact, the interiors are futuristic and autonomy is great. 

Pros

• - Great autonomy
• - On-board technology
• - Fun to drive

Cons

• - Price
• - Rear visibility
• - Road noise

6. Hyundai Kona Electric (4/5)

The Hyundai Kona Electric receives a lot of approval on the performance, price and range. However, in comparison with its Kia e-Niro cousin, it is located after due to rear-seat habitability.

Pros

• - Autonomy
• - Acceleration
• - Equipment

Cons

• - Rear-seat habitability
• - Less advantageous than the Kia eNiro

7. Audi e-tron (4/5)

The Audi e-tron is the direct rival of the Jaguar I-Pace. It is the first production car that allows you to replace traditional mirrors with two cameras.

Pros

• - Comfortable and silent
• - Luxurious interior

Cons

• - Less fun to drive
• - Autonomy can be improved
• - The infotainment system is not very intuitive

8. Tesla Model S (4/5)

Tesla Model S shine with the Autopilot & Autonomous driving system. It is defined as the direct rival of the Porsche Tycan.

Pros

• - Performance
• - Great autonomy

Cons

• - Interior quality not always consistent
• - Price