The best small electric car should suit your parking space as well as your journeys. This shortlist ranks EVs under 4.2 metres long using our city score, which considers length, turning circle and urban efficiency. Compare width with mirrors, passenger space and charging needs before choosing.
Honda Super-N
The Honda Super-N leads our city-score ranking. Check UK availability, the exact specification and your parking dimensions before shortlisting it.
Top 15 small electric cars ranked
Ranked by city driving score using length, turning circle and urban efficiency. Shorter does not always mean narrower.
| # | 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 Surf | 8.3/10 | 3.99m | 10.4m | 137 mi | £18,650 |
| 13 | Hyundai Ioniq 3 | 8.3/10 | 4.16m | 10.4m | 213 mi | £22,245 |
| 14 | Renault Megane | 8.3/10 | 4.20m | 10.4m | 306 mi | £31,995 |
| 15 | Fiat 600e | 8.2/10 | 4.18m | 10.5m | 254 mi | £26,995 |
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