This is still a tiny car, though, so you won’t have to worry about negotiating double-parked streets or tight underground car parks. The available engines have dwindled, but the 1.0-litre mild-hybrid petrol works well around town.
7. Dacia Spring
- Length: 3,701mmÂ
- Width: 1,583mm
- Height: 1,485mmÂ
The market is awash with electric SUVs of varying sizes and complexity, but if you’re someone who prefers a straightforward car that’s small in size with an equally tiny price, the Dacia Spring could be the EV for you.
Much like its petrol models, Dacia has opted for a no-nonsense budget-focused approach with its first electric offering on the UK market. You’ll find the essential kit, 137 miles of claimed battery range and a reasonable amount of space inside. There aren’t any frills, but this approach results in a starting price of around £15,000, making the Dacia Spring the UK’s cheapest fully-sized electric car.
6. Toyota Aygo X
- Length: 3,700mmÂ
- Width: 1,740mm
- Height: 1,525mmÂ
The outgoing Toyota Aygo was 3,465mm long, so while its Aygo X replacement had a serious growth spurt, it still makes it into this top 10. After all, 3,700mm is still handily small when compared to the four-metre length of most superminis.
This extra size has been put to use, and the Aygo X feels more comfortable and mature to drive as a result, because it now shares its platform with the bigger Yaris. It also has a larger, 231-litre boot, which is 60 litres bigger than before. Sadly, rear passenger space is pretty much unchanged, but there is more space up front, and the driver now sits 55mm higher for a more SUV-like experience.
5. Suzuki Ignis
- Length: 3,700mmÂ
- Width: 1,690mm
- Height: 1,605mmÂ
