Best Small Electric SUVs

New electric cars have been launching left, right and centre in recent months and this is now more apparent than in the fiercely contested small electric SUV sector.

You only have to look at the top ten best-selling cars in the UK last year to see how important the SUV sector is – eight of the 2025 top ten were all higher-riding, practical models.

It stands to reason then that many have started to go electric too, leading to a wealth of quality small electric SUVs hitting the market, many of which have only just arrived.

With so much choice out there, allow Vertu to take the strain out of choosing which to take a closer look with our top ten Best Small Electric SUVs.

Ford Puma Gen-E

The top-selling Ford Puma is already one of our favourite SUVs, so the prospect of a penny-pinching electric version – the Ford Puma Gen-E – makes for a compelling prospect.

In that sense it certainly delivers, the Puma retaining the many engaging traits that have propelled it to the top of the sales charts, namely its sporty handling, handsome looks, quality interior and flexible versatility.

While the Puma Gen-E’s 43kWh battery is smaller than some rivals, it is still capable of between 224 to 233-miles of range and means a 10-80% recharge can be completed in just 23 minutes using a fast charger.

Even better, the placement of the battery means the electric Puma’s boot – which is one of the largest in the class at 456-litres in petrol trim – swells to a vast 556-litres.

Hyundai KONA Electric

It might be on the ‘larger’ side of what constitutes a small SUV, but the Hyundai KONA Electric is still priced competitively while delivering class-leading statistics.

Boasting futuristic styling to suit its electric powertrain, the KONA Electric will steal glances wherever you go, but its bulbous shape also has the effect of opening-up a spacious and practical interior for occupants.

Its 65.1kWh battery is large in this class and equates to excellent frugality with the entry-level Advance capable of up to 319-miles on a combined cycle.

Coupled with a generous five-year warranty, refined driving performance and a quality, high-tech interior, the KONA Electric counts itself as one of the best EVs around.

Skoda Elroq

Having hit the ground running with the critically acclaimed and very popular Enyaq, the new Skoda Elroq shows the Czechia firm has really found its groove for practical, quality electric models.

Debuting a fresh design language for the firm, the Elroq is understatedly handsome from the outset, while the smart interior feels built to a higher premium than its price tag would suggest.

Four battery options – 55kWh, 63kWh, 82kWh and 84kWh – offer a good spread of options depending on whether you want economy or performance from your electric SUV, with the 82kWh option capable of a durable 356-miles of range.

Better yet, there is an even more affordable electric SUV on the way in the form of the Skoda Epiq, which will bid to cement the manufacturer’s position as an EV force.

Kia EV3

You can’t move for electric Kias right now with four already on sale and another on the way in the next few months.

Of these, however, it is the Kia EV3 that arguably proves its most engaging with a compelling blend of stylish looks, impressive quality, battery efficiency and – most importantly – affordable pricing.

The bold, chunky design will be enough for a lot of people to sign on the dotted line, but the EV3 consolidates this by being accomplished to drive, spacious with its 460-litre boot and brimming with useful technology.

Opt for the 81.4kWh battery and it is possible to travel some 375-miles on a single charge.

Renault 4

The Renault 5 might have grabbed all the headlines, but it isn’t the only model in the French firm’s electric car line-up to be inspired by its rich back catalogue.

Indeed, there is a good argument for the Renault 4 E-Tech being even better than its critically acclaimed sibling, its neo-retro design (a faithful reincarnation of the original 4) giving it its own pastiche character.

Compared to the R5, however, the Renault 4 is the more practical option with its suitably boxy proportions allowing plenty of room for five people with a 420-litre boot to, well, boot.

A trendier rival to the Ford Puma Gen-E, the Renault 4 is offered with a 52kWh battery capable of 250-miles of range.

MGS5

One of the forerunners of the electric vehicle movement, MG has been busy expanding its zero-emission offerings in recent months, the latest of which is the MGS5.

A new model line that effectively replaces the popular electric-version of the MG ZS – which stays on sale as a hybrid – the MGS5 continues the firm’s trend for offering cheap running costs without the costly initial outlay.

Prices start well below £30,000* for the 49kWh version, but the larger 64kWh battery will take the MGS5 towards 300-miles of range.

Beyond the stats, the MGS5 is comfortable and refined to drive, offers plenty of family-friendly space and the futuristic interior is good quality.

Toyota Urban Cruiser

The newest addition to Toyota’s steadily growing electric car line-up, the Toyota Urban Cruiser is a rugged and funky-looking small electric SUV.

A more mature take on the hybrid Yaris Cross, the Urban Cruiser is a particular boon around town with its light steering, nippy 10.4-metre turning circle and comfortable driving position.

Better yet, the interior design continues the exterior’s utilitarian theme and offers a commanding view of the road.

Two batteries are available – 49kWh and 61kWh – with the largest of these able to travel 264-miles on a combined cycle.

Vauxhall Frontera Electric

One of two small electric SUVs in its range, the Vauxhall Frontera Electric is the more practical and flexible option versus the more style-conscious Vauxhall Mokka Electric.

With its upright, boxy profile, the Frontera offers excellent head and legroom, while saving space for a 460-litre boot too.

It is offered with the choice of a 44kWh or 54kWh battery, with the former aimed at urban drivers with its 186-mile range, while the latter will go further to 253-miles.

At the heart of the Frontera Electric’s appeal, however, is a price tag that starts at below £24,000* yet offers more space than other models in this cost bracket.

Peugeot E-2008

While many electric-powered models in this ranking have been designed from the outset to be an EV, the Peugeot E-2008 shows you don’t need to look elsewhere from the norm for a quality electric car.

Indeed, the 2008 is already one of the UK’s most popular cars on the strength of its striking kerbside appeal, premium interior design and practical nature.

However, by swapping out the petrol engine for an electric powertrain, the E-2008 transforms into an excellent frugal family car capable of travelling 250-miles of range.

Stylish to look at and sit in, being electric just seals the deal for the Peugeot E-2008.

BYD Atto 2

BYD has already made a name for itself in the UK for proving that spacious, well-equipped electric cars can also be competitively priced and the BYD Atto 2 is no exception.

Offered with the choice of a 51.1kWh or 64.8kWh battery, the larger latter unit will take the Atto 2 to 267-miles.

Key to the Atto 2’s appeal is the long list of standard kit that comes with all models, including a rear-view camera, parking sensors, rain-sensitive wipers, adaptive cruise control and LED headlights.

It’s also comfortable and refined on the move, while it comes with a usefully large 460-litre boot.

* OTR prices correct at the time of writing