High prices tend to put private buyers off buying their first electric car, especially when they realise an EV can't match the range of a petrol-powered equivalent. The flip side of this is that EVs can suffer near cataclysmic depreciation – a few years wiping two-thirds off their value – making a used EV a canny purchase in the right circumstances. Ideally, you'll have a place to charge the car at home, allowing you to take full advantage of cheap charging and a short commute that falls well within the car's range. Sound like you? Then, keep reading for our guide to the best small electric cars on sale.
8 small electric cars to buy in 2024
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