Best Electric Hatches
1.BMW i4
8.1
3 badges available
$85,900 - $133,900*MRLP
What we love
- -One of the most conventional EVs to date
- -Powerful and super-crisp infotainment
- -Packaging uncompromised by electric powertrain
What we don't
- -Missing expected equipment at the price
- -Feels tepid alongside a petrol M440i
- -Lacks some final driveline finesse
5.CUPRA Born
7.5
What we love
- -Huge cabin despite small hatch positioning
- -Well-judged ride comfort and subdued road noise
- -Nice cabin materials and build quality
What we don't
- -Acceleration isn't overly impressive
- -Option packs reduce seating capacity
- -Touch-sensitive controls
6.Fiat 500e
7.3
1 badge available
$52,500 - $52,500*MRLP
What we love
- -Powertrain has more zip than you expect
- -Cute little design details
- -Very energy efficientÂ
What we don't
- -Hard plastics a letdown at this price point
- -Firm ride quality
- -Three-year warranty only
8.Nissan LEAF
7.0
1 badge available
$50,990 - $61,490*MRLP
What we love
- -Easy to hit the energy-efficiency claim
- -A natural commuter
- -e-Pedal mode maximises energy regen
What we don't
- -Interior is starting to date, multimedia screen particularly
- -Driving position lacks flexibility
- -Back seat passengers don't get air vents, footroom or an armrest
9.GWM Ora
6.9
4 badges available
$39,990 - $51,990*MRLP
What we love
- -Fantastic new-retro interior styling
- -Roomy passenger space in a compact footprint
- -Nicely set up driving dynamicsÂ
What we don't
- -Glitchy electrical and infotainment systems
- -Interior finishes less plush in person
- -Boot space and practicality below class average
Drive's Best Cars
Drive's team of experts reviews and rates hundreds of the latest models each year to help you find your next new car. Browse our Best Car lists to discover how different models rank against each other and what our team loves and doesn't love about these top-rating vehicles.
* ‘MRLP’ is the manufacturer’s recommended list price as provided by our data provider and is subject to change, so is provided to you for indicative purposes only. Please note that MRLP is inclusive of GST, but is exclusive of any options and does not include on-road costs such as registration, CTP, stamp duty and dealer delivery. Where an MRLP is stated as a price range, this reflects the lowest to highest MRLP provided for that model range across the available variants.
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