We’ll be showing you our top 5 Electric SUVs available on Subscription.
We’ll go through them from 1 to 5, and give you some reasons why you should consider them the next time you’re looking for an Electric SUV that does the job!
On each car we'll cover:
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On subscription you can have a car for 1 to 24 months and pretty much anywhere else in between. It's never been easier to get the car you want, at the time that's right for you.
EVs have brought a lot of eyes on to the automotive industry, with many people, organisations, and governments relying on these companies to succeed, and truly make EVs popular in the UK and beyond, and it's clear to see it's working.
This has pushed manufacturers to seize the opportunity for the next generation of sustainable drivers, and created the most exciting battles between OEMs to get the quickest charge times, the widest range, the best looks, and the finest features.
Just last month Mercedes announced that the new EQC will have a 1000k, or 700-mile range. That’s triple the range of the first Tesla which came out in 2008.
It’s great that EVs are becoming even better, but the benefits aren't realised for the general public. We're seeing that EVs are becoming popular, but there are still million of people that want to drive an EV and go green, but know they won't be able to, or don't want an EV that is useless compared to the newer-generation EVs.
Here are some of the reasons for that:
Alternatively, when you subscribe to a car, you tear down that barrier to entry that EVs have become synonymous with. You pay nowhere near the same as buying, and unlike with an expensive lease, our deposit is refundable.
Considering the complexity of our day-to-day lives, adding more confusion (like where to charge, how to charge, or range anxiety) feels like a step too far for most people, but none of these issues will be answered in a 20 minutes spin round the block.
Car subscription gives drivers an easier way to get used to an EV before you buy, if you even want to. Price is ultimately important to everyone, and a subscription gives you a trial run in an EV at a fraction of the cost.
Ditch the rushed test drive, take your time with a month’s subscription instead.
So here's your Top 5 Best Electric SUVs available on subscription.
The Ioniq 5 is exactly how you would imagine an electric car would look. Its outlandish architecture really turns heads due to its unique, spaceship style look.
The shape is very boxy, but for an SUV that's to be expected. It's not the most attractive car in the world, for me personally it’s a very niche look. Usually, you expect cars to be more art than tech, but in this car it’s all about the tech.
This car becomes something totally different at night, it’s got a light bar across the rear and front of the car that literally makes you feel like you’re in a batmobile, as well as making your vision a lot clearer because the bar lights up the entire road in front of you.
And even the rear headlights are optimised, they have two blocks on either side that look like a retro arcade game. Safe to say, the Ioniq 5 is a winner in the headlight department.
Check out this video to see how it looks at night:
The looks of this car will either leave you with an amazing impression or a terrible one. So the looks will be a huge stumbling block for most.
Range: 220 miles
Rapid charge up to 80% in 50 minutes.
Full charge in around 6 hours.
The touchscreen is easy to use, but it isn't exactly what you'd expect from a car that looks like it's from 2049. Its simplicity will appeal.
This is an SUV that’s playful and doesn’t take itself too seriously, matching high performance with an economical car that has all the features you need at a lower price.
With a big boot, long range, spacious interior, and a focus on the driving experience, I would ask if there’s anything more you could want from a SUV?
The best part of this car is its price and overall effectiveness if you’re looking for a cost-effective alternative to a BMW X3 or a Tesla Model Y. This car holds its own for less.
The look of the Kona isn't exactly exciting, it’s certainly closer to the boring end of the scale.
Range: 300 miles
Rapid charge up to 80% in 54 minutes.
Full charge in around 4 hours, 50 minutes.
No terrible surprises here, which is a good thing. It has everything you need: climate control, GPS, Bluetooth connectivity with Android, or Apple CarPlay. It’s simple to use, but it’s not fun.
The full review of the Hyundai Kona Electric is here.
Everything about this car is new: it’s got that distinctive look that you just don’t get in most traditional fuel cars. It's Jaguar’s first EV and it’s top, top quality. This SUV adds a completely new look to the standard sleek frame of a Jag, giving you the impression that there’s some extra ‘armour’ added to it.
This SUV is comfy, fast, and has pinpoint turning. It’s comfier than the Tesla Model Y. Granted, it’s not as quick, but it feels so much better when you’re going round bends and corners.
The Model Y might struggle a little on small roundabouts because of its wide turning circle but not this Jaguar, its handling is superb.
For a car that's got such elegant interior design, and built as a long range cruiser, the infotainment system is really quite dull. Similar to a lot of new-ish electric cars, it feels rather pointless to have a touchscreen which doesn't add anything to the car, which is a missed opportunity.
Range: 222 miles
Rapid charge up to 80% in 45 minutes.
Full charge in around 9 hours.
Ultimately it's very basic. You can do what's needed, like sat-nav or a Bluetooth connection but nothing special.
Read our review of the I-PACE here.
If you want to go big with an SUV, but still like to handle an urban environment, the BMW X3 could be one to try. It has all the jagged curves so you know you're driving a BMW, in fact it’s a copy of the X3. This does have the downside of a needless grille that they’ve kept without a functional reason for it, but it does make it look more like a traditional car.
It looks just like your standard petrol BMWs. Lots of people liked the look of petrol cars, but actually don’t like the new look of some EVs, which was a big reason for it being an updated electric version of the X3.
If you want to have a car that's more ready for off-road, this isn’t it. It's only available in RWD, not 4WD, meaning it’ll certainly have less grip when wet, or you're off the beaten track. It's up to you whether that's an issue, as it won’t be for many.
Range: 300 miles
Rapid charge up to 80% in 60 minutes.
Full charge in around 8 hours minutes.
The touchscreen has limited functionality, it’s basically a bigger sat-nav. Compared to your average electric car today, it’s small, but if you prefer a simple approach, you’ll like this car.
This BMW is a good mid-point between the Model Y and Jaguar I-PACE, it’s quicker than the Jag and slower than the Tesla but a lot more relaxing to drive: there are no unpleasant surprises over bumps, and it’s deceptively quiet.
You won't expect a huge throttle in this car, although it can if you want to push it. It goes from 0-60 in about 5.8 seconds.
This Tesla is a beefier version of the Model 3, it’s got more space and a higher roofline. You can comfortably fit two passengers in the back. Tesla knows that SUVs are quickly becoming the most popular cars, and has built the Model Y accordingly.
Tesla came into the Automotive world with an engineering-first approach, and it's clear in every single one of their cars. Few other brands can compete with them on their infotainment systems; From the voice assistant that actually works, to the clean GPS system, and the screen that fits perfectly in the car. You can play games, watch Netflix, or change your horn sound.
Everything is unique in this car. It’s one of the first all-electric SUVs with this level of tech. It’s got a huge range, with a quick 0-60.
It’s a fast car. There’s no tip-toeing around this one, but if you want a typical family car to drive the kids to and from school there’s little point in the speed.
Even people who don't see the value in the technology will be intrigued by 'Sentry Mode', where your Tesla's motion detectors will sense if there's movement near your car. If the sensors confirm there’s something not right, the car will start recording and even send you the video to your phone.
Regrettably, it has quite cheap material alongside the doors, dashboard and back seats. Given that this is a luxury option, that could annoy some people. It’s also not your typical SUV if you want something that has a higher-driving position, a softer ride, or a big boxy look.
Range: 315 miles
Rapid charge up to 80% in 20 minutes.
Full charge in around 7 hours minutes.
If you’re expecting a comfortable experience driving this car it might be a bit of a shock to you as you discover it drives more like a sports car than your typical family car SUV. The ride isn’t as comfy as a BMW iX3 or Jaguar I-PACE, but it’s quicker than the competition.