City driving asks different things of an EV: compact dimensions for parking spaces, a tight turning circle for U-turns and efficient low-speed running. We rank every EV according to how well it meets the demands of everyday urban driving.
Honda Super-N
The Honda Super-N is compact enough for any city parking space, has a tight turning circle, and is efficient at low speeds.
Top 15 ranked
Ranked by city driving score - compact dimensions, tight turning circle, and urban efficiency.
| # | Car | Score | Length | Turn Circle | Range | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda Super-N | 9.8/10 | 3.60m | - | 128 mi | £18,995 |
| 2 | Dacia Spring | 9.7/10 | 3.70m | 9.6m | 139 mi | £11,990 |
| 3 | Abarth 500e | 9.6/10 | 3.67m | 9.4m | 164 mi | £27,995 |
| 4 | Fiat 500e | 9.6/10 | 3.63m | 9.7m | 118 mi | £20,995 |
| 5 | Leapmotor T03 | 9/10 | 3.62m | 9.7m | 165 mi | £15,995 |
| 6 | MINI Cooper | 9/10 | 3.86m | 10.4m | 190 mi | £26,155 |
| 7 | Nissan Micra | 8.9/10 | 4.08m | 10.2m | 196 mi | £22,995 |
| 8 | Hyundai INSTER | 8.8/10 | 3.83m | 10.6m | 203 mi | £23,755 |
| 9 | Kia EV2 | 8.8/10 | 4.06m | 10.02m | 281 mi | £27,995 |
| 10 | Renault 5 | 8.7/10 | 3.92m | 10.3m | 191 mi | £22,995 |
| 11 | Peugeot e-208 | 8.6/10 | 4.05m | 10.4m | 226 mi | £25,065 |
| 12 | BYD Dolphin | 8.5/10 | 4.29m | 9.4m | 265 mi | £30,195 |
| 13 | BYD Dolphin Surf | 8.3/10 | 3.99m | 10.4m | 137 mi | £18,650 |
| 14 | Hyundai Ioniq 3 | 8.3/10 | 4.16m | 10.4m | 213 mi | £22,245 |
| 15 | Renault Megane | 8.3/10 | 4.20m | 10.4m | 306 mi | £31,995 |
Best city EVs under £30,000
Affordable electric cars that make everyday urban driving easy:
| # | Car | Score | Length | Turn Circle | Range | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda Super-N | 9.8/10 | 3.60m | - | 128 mi | £18,995 |
| 2 | Dacia Spring | 9.7/10 | 3.70m | 9.6m | 139 mi | £11,990 |
| 3 | Abarth 500e | 9.6/10 | 3.67m | 9.4m | 164 mi | £27,995 |
| 4 | Fiat 500e | 9.6/10 | 3.63m | 9.7m | 118 mi | £20,995 |
| 5 | Leapmotor T03 | 9/10 | 3.62m | 9.7m | 165 mi | £15,995 |
| 6 | MINI Cooper | 9/10 | 3.86m | 10.4m | 190 mi | £26,155 |
| 7 | Nissan Micra | 8.9/10 | 4.08m | 10.2m | 196 mi | £22,995 |
| 8 | Hyundai INSTER | 8.8/10 | 3.83m | 10.6m | 203 mi | £23,755 |
| 9 | Kia EV2 | 8.8/10 | 4.06m | 10.02m | 281 mi | £27,995 |
| 10 | Renault 5 | 8.7/10 | 3.92m | 10.3m | 191 mi | £22,995 |
Smallest EVs available
The smallest electric cars for tight spaces:
| # | Car | Score | Length | Turn Circle | Boot | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Honda Super-N | 9.8/10 | 3.60m | - | 162L | £18,995 |
| 2 | Dacia Spring | 9.7/10 | 3.70m | 9.6m | 308L | £11,990 |
| 3 | Abarth 500e | 9.6/10 | 3.67m | 9.4m | 185L | £27,995 |
| 4 | Fiat 500e | 9.6/10 | 3.63m | 9.7m | 185L | £20,995 |
| 5 | Leapmotor T03 | 9/10 | 3.62m | 9.7m | 210L | £15,995 |
| 6 | MINI Cooper | 9/10 | 3.86m | 10.4m | 210L | £26,155 |
| 7 | Nissan Micra | 8.9/10 | 4.08m | 10.2m | 326L | £22,995 |
| 8 | Hyundai INSTER | 8.8/10 | 3.83m | 10.6m | 280L | £23,755 |
| 9 | Kia EV2 | 8.8/10 | 4.06m | 10.02m | 362L | £27,995 |
| 10 | Renault 5 | 8.7/10 | 3.92m | 10.3m | 326L | £22,995 |
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