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Electric cars— 2,855 cars

Zero emissions. Instant torque. The future, now.

2,855
Total variants
68
Brands offering
445 km
Average range
257 hp
Average power
€56K
Avg price (new)
01 — What is it

What makes a electric car.

Electric vehicles have crossed the threshold from niche curiosity to mainstream choice — and the data supports the shift. Range anxiety, once the defining objection, has been answered by networks of rapid chargers and battery packs that comfortably exceed 400 km on a single charge. The running cost advantage over petrol is significant: home charging overnight costs a fraction of a comparable tank fill.

Performance electric cars have reset expectations about what fast means. Instant torque delivery from standstill produces acceleration figures that combustion engines simply cannot match. From affordable city hatchbacks to long-range executive saloons and performance SUVs, the electric segment now covers every use case and every price point.

Best for
  • 01Daily commuters with home or workplace charging access
  • 02Drivers seeking the lowest possible running costs
  • 03Urban environments with restricted emissions zones
  • 04Families wanting one car that handles both school runs and motorway trips
  • 05Performance enthusiasts who want instant torque off the line
02 — Top picks

Best electric cars, ranked.

3 standout electric vehicles from the catalog. Click any car for the full spec sheet.

06 — Range distribution

How far do electric cars actually go?

Real WLTP range figures across every electric variant in the catalog. The 200–400 km window is the current mainstream sweet spot.

< 100 km
0% · 13
100–200 km
4% · 119
200–300 km
8% · 234
300–400 km
21% · 584
400–500 km
29% · 817
500+ km
37% · 1,045

Source: WLTP combined range · 2,812 variants with range data

07 — Cost comparison

Cost to travel 100 km.

Based on EU average electricity rate (€0.20/kWh), public charging, and pump prices. Home charging at night is the biggest factor in EV economics.

Electric — home charging
€2.20
Electric — public AC
€4.80
Electric — rapid DC
€7.50
Hybrid (HEV)
€6.80
Diesel
€9.10
Petrol
€10.30

Editorial approximation · EU average pump & grid prices · May 2026

08 — DC charging curve

Why fast charging slows down at 80%.

Rapid DC chargers deliver peak power until ~80% state of charge, then taper to protect cell chemistry. The 10–80% window is the most efficient range to target on long journeys.

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Stylised shape — actual curve varies by vehicle and charger · Typical BEV DC fast charge session