Evolution rather than revolution is often the name of the game, but Fiat has reinvented its 500 for the electric age. Richard Gooding finds that the Italian city car is perfect for such a re-birth
 
Citroën's first mainstream electric model brings a new take to the family hatchback sector. Richard Gooding finds a car with a distinctive, different and comfortable character
What is it?
The distinctive curved shape and individual three and five-door body styles of the first generation of Citroën's C4 family hatchback ensured it stood out when it arrived in 2004. The second-generation car ditched the offbeat appearance and was more in keeping with its rivals, but for the third-generation model, distinctive-ness is back.
 
The Volkswagen Golf GTE is the performance hatchback with a conscience. More digital than ever before, Richard Gooding discovers a fleet-focused machine that now has more power and technology, along with a more efficient personality
 
A leader in electrification for the past 15 years, Lexus has put its first all-electric foot forward with the UX 300e. Richard Gooding finds that the company has developed a highly usable premium compact SUV
What is it?
Based on the Lexus UX hybrid compact SUV, the UX 300e is Lexus' first all-electric car. It uses the company's 15-year heritage of developing and pioneering hybrid powertrains – of which it has sold 1.8 million examples – but adds a 54.3kWh lithium-ion battery and a 150kW electric motor.
 
The Mokka is Vauxhall's latest model to undergo an all-electric transformation. Using a proven powertrain, Richard Gooding discovers its ground-up reinvention is much more than skin deep
What is it?
Now firmly part of the vast Stellantis group, Vauxhall will become an all-electric brand from 2028. The Corsa-e paved the way for zero-emission Vauxhalls and now it's the Mokka's turn to become an EV, although petrol and diesel ICE versions are available.
 
The ID.3 showcases Volkswagen's new-found electric ambitions and is its most important new car since the first-generation Golf. Richard Gooding explores VW's crucial newcomer and uncovers an impressive first effort
 
Toyota's latest Yaris has fully embraced the company's hybrid technology as well as a new platform. Richard Gooding finds that not only is the small Toyota more efficient, it also has a fresh sense of fun
What is it?
 
The first step in Jeep's transition to e-mobility, Richard Gooding discovers that the Renegade 4xe marries proper go-anywhere ability and style with plug-in capability
 
A solid first effort, Richard Gooding finds the ABT eTransporter 6.1 combines the best parts of the popular Volkswagen Transporter with all the benefits a zero-emission LCV brings
 
Reinvented with crossover style, Richard Gooding discovers that DS' only all-electric offering will appeal those who desire a well-appointed, practical and luxurious compact EV