Looking to go electric on a budget, or want the best small EV? These are the top small electric cars in the UK right now, rated and reviewed by our expert roadtesters

Small cars (including those marketed as city cars) tend to sell well in the UK, and there are plenty of electric models to choose from. A good small car should be nippy in town and have rock-bottom running costs yet still offer enough space for all but the tallest people.

Are cheap Chinese EVs only down to subsidies or is there more too it? And do we actually need cheap Chinese EVs to switch to electric? This is Money finds out.

Range anxiety is becoming a thing of the past. Newer battery tech means the best EVs can reach 300 or even 400 miles on a single charge