Vauxhall Ampera
One of the first plug-in hybrids to go on sale in the UK, the Vauxhall Ampera is still going strong.
The 40-mile range is good enough for the majority of journeys but there’s a range extending four-cylinder engine underneath the bonnet as a back-up, which can keep the batteries charged.
Officially the fuel economy stands at 235.4mpg and the CO2 emissions are 27g/km, which puts it in a lowly 5% BIK band. It may not have the kudos of a Porsche badge but this Golf-sized car is extremely refined, comfortable on the move and sufficiently hi-tech to warrant its £30,000-plus price-tag.
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Our company car favourite: Vauxhall Ampera Electron
- Price: £35,440
- BIK band: 5%
- Range: 300-plus miles
- 0-62mph: 8.7 seconds
Tesla Model S
It’s still relatively early days for electric car manufacturer, Tesla, but there are already whispers that this 5 Series-sized car could just be the best EV to date.
The first right-hand-drive models will arrive in the UK in March.
Models with the larger 85kWh battery can theoretically travel 265 miles on a single charge and if you go for the top of the range model you’ll also find a 0-62mph time of 4.2 seconds.
If you’re worried about charging up the massive battery then take solace in the fact that Tesla is working on a range of ‘Supercharger’ stations around the UK so within a few years you’ll be able to travel along most major motorways, charging up in 5 minutes as you go.
Our company car favourite: Tesla Model S 85kWh
- Price: £62,735
- BIK band: 0%
- Range: 265 miles
- 0-62mph: 5.4 seconds