A massive 62-mile electric range and a sumptuous, high-tech interior move the new 2021 Mercedes S 580 e plug-in hybrid to the front of its class
Can Volkswagen’s electric newcomer, the ID.3, match the well established Nissan Leaf? Read our twin test to find out
The Nissan Leaf has a bigger boot, but passengers will have more room inside the Volkswagen ID.3
Modern-feeling interior means the Volkswagen edges ahead of the Nissan despite some quality issues
Decent efficiency and easy charging mean both of these electric cars are cheap to run
Reliability of new models such as the ID.3 is tough to predict, but the Leaf has a strong reputation already
The Volkswagen ID.3 feels like the next step for electric family car; the Nissan Leaf has now been left behind
These cars have similar battery sizes, but charging the Volkswagen ID.3 is more convenient
Strong performance from both cars means they’re good to drive, but the Volkswagen is more grown-up
Skoda's first crack at a sporty plug-in hybrid is a mixed bag, but company-car users will be happy
The Volkswagen ID.3 is likely to be reliable, but there’s very little data yet. It does have a five-star safety rating, though
The Volkswagen ID.3 is an electric family car that's being compared to the Beetle and Golf before it – but is it a true revolution?
The Volkswagen ID.3 is limited to one battery size for now, but it has enough range and charging capability to keep most buyers out of trouble
The Volkswagen ID.3 has a powerful electric motor, so it almost feels like a hot hatch from behind the wheel
The Volkswagen ID.3 feels well built, but the interior has a few too many cheap-looking plastic surfaces for our liking
The Volkswagen ID.3 has enough space for a family, but it’s not the most spacious electric car of its type
Which of these two electric superminis makes the most sense for urban living, commuting and family life?
The Renault ZOE outshines the Vauxhall Corsa-e in several key areas, but it’s a fairly close result
The Renault is slightly safer, while neither should be unreliable
Both of these electric superminis will cost a whole lot less to run than an equivalent petrol model
