ID.5 Pro 4MOTION (MY27)

The Volkswagen ID.5 Pro 4MOTION (MY27) is a 5-seat SUV with all-wheel drive, not sold in the UK, but on sale from €52,140 in Germany. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 6.1 seconds, quicker than 55% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 273 miles (440 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 56% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 95th of 242 SUVs.

It uses around 3.6 mi/kWh (175 Wh/km), about the same as the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 77 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 115 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 298 miles (480 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it supports vehicle-to-load (V2L), so it can power appliances from its battery. The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.