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Learn MoreThe shift from petrol and diesel towards electric cars has changed the way that we think about motoring in the UK. Not just because it’s forced a rethink of where and how we fuel up, but because it’s allowed for a whole host of new manufacturers to enter the UK market - many of which are from China.
These new Chinese electric cars often have an inherent advantage over Western ones. China has invested hugely in EV technology, resulting in a booming industry at home. Western manufacturers have lost sales in Asia to these domestic brands, and now Chinese car firms want to repeat the trick in Europe.
For example, while you might think Tesla is the electric car trailblazer, Chinese firm BYD sold a Tesla-matching 1.76m EVs in - plus a whole load of petrol and hybrid-engined cars as well. BYD’s just one of a few firms that’s already hit the UK and is selling cars with technology, build quality and performance that’s at least equivalent to brands you’ll already be familiar with.
Don’t get us wrong - some of these cars absolutely have the sort of cheap, nasty, copycat qualities you might be expecting from something wearing the ‘Made in China’ legend. But remember that before it made desirable, high-quality cars, Skoda had a similar reputation - and just look at it now. Choose carefully, and you’ll find many Chinese brands offering models that are fully worthy of consideration and often offer outstanding value for money.
The government’s latest electric car grant is on its way too, offering up to £3,750 towards your purchase of certain electric cars - so long as they cost less than £37,000. We don't know which cars will be eligible for the grant, because while loads of Chinese EVs fall below that price threshold, the manufacturer has to meet a mandated sustainability quota, too.
We’ll let you know exactly which cars qualify for the grant once the official government list is announced.
Electric cars can make sense for everyone, especially if you have access to cheap charging at home or work, but they're particularly appealing to company car drivers, because the favourable tax makes them even cheaper to run.
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Our expert reviews team is on hand - we drive all the latest electric cars whether they’re Chinese, European or otherwise - so we can tell you with certainty which ones are worth buying and which ones are best avoided. We’ve collated a list of the ten best below, plus one that you shouldn’t touch with a bargepole.
One of the reassuring things about buying from car manufacturers that are established in the UK is that you know what you're getting – an established dealer network and vehicle warranties that mean if things go wrong you know you can get them fixed.
It’s important to understand what the process is if something goes wrong with one of these brands that is new to the UK, and make sure there’s support locally should you need it.
It’s also important to consider what happens if these companies decide to stop selling in the UK. Although most have pledged big money to expand on our shores, American firm Fisker went bust recently, leaving people who bought the Ocean, its electric SUV, with a car that had plummeted in value with little support for new parts and servicing. There is a chance, however small, that this could happen to a Chinese car maker in time.
As with any car purchase it’s important to look at how much you can afford to pay for the car, but also take ongoing costs such as insurance, energy costs and servicing into account. Chinese electric cars do tend to be cheaper than equivalent cars from more established brands in the UK, so it’s possible to get a great deal.
Running an electric car takes a slight rethink of how you top it up. If you have a driveway at home, or somewhere to charge on the cheap at work, EVs can be incredibly cheap to run. However, if you have to rely on the public charging network you might find you’re spending hours a week charging away from the house and paying a fortune for the privilege.
Similarly, consider how much range you really need. If you can charge at home and rarely travel too far, you don’t really need a massive range because you can just top the car up each night. Cars with smaller batteries tend to be cheaper.
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