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2. BMW i4 eDrive40 Sport

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BIK rate: 2%
Monthly BIK tax at 20%: £20
Monthly BIK at 40%: £39

Combining the looks and feel of a traditional BMW with cutting-edge EV architecture, the recently updated i4 is perfect for user-choosers who don’t want to virtue-signal their eco-credentials.

Using the same CLAR platform and body as the 4 Series Gran Coupé, the i4 looks smart without being space age. Those familiar underpinnings also mean the BMW drives with the brand’s usual accuracy and elan.

The punchy rear-mounted 335bhp motor drives the rear wheels for balanced and satisfyingly throttle-adjustable handling, while the well-judged damping combines control with a cushioned ride. The 80.9kWh battery means a range of 367 miles, while rapid charging at 205kW enables a 10-80% charge in just 31 minutes.

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3. Hyundai Ioniq 5 77kWh Premium RWD

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BIK rate: 2%
Monthly BIK tax at 20%: £16
Monthly BIK at 40%: £31

Yearsfrom its launch, the Ioniq 5 still manages to cause a stir as it slips silently along the road. With its concept car looks, cutting-edge 800V EV architecture and a cabin that melds practicality with premium appeal, the Korean machine cuts the mustard as a classy company car choice.

Of course, it’s the rampant 641bhp Hyundai Ioniq 5 N flagship that’s stealing all the headlines at the moment, but there’s still lots to like about the standard, single-motor model. The entry-level version comes with 168bhp and a 58kWh battery, but we’d plump for the 225bhp model with its bigger, 77kWh power pack and 315 miles of range. For a lower-rate earner, it’ll be only £1 a month more expensive, at £16 a month.

Regardless of the version, you get the same bright, airy and well-equipped interior, plus a driving experience that’s surprisingly engaging, with satisfyingly precise handling and a composed ride.

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4. Jaguar I-Pace R-Dynamic SE

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BIK rate: 2%
Monthly BIK tax at 20%: £25
Monthly BIK at 40%: £49

An EV pioneer, the I-Pace remains almost as convincing today as it was when it burst onto the scene in 2018. Premium rivals have caught up technologically and Jaguar has failed to fully cash in on the trend-setting status of this innovative model, but that doesn’t make the all-electric big cat any less desirable.

Its powerful 395bhp twin-motor set-up delivers sports car pace and all-wheel-drive security, while its hefty 90kWh battery delivers a respectable 292 miles of range. Despite its high-riding crossover visual vibes, the I-Pace steers with typical Jag poise and precision, while the spacious interior combines the brand’s traditional luxury with enough cutting-edge kit to keep most Silicon Valley disciples happy.

And the price for this compelling blend of talents? Well, higher-rate earners will be looking at an annual tax bill of £588, which represents a whopping £9500 saving over a conventionally powered and similarly priced F-Pace SUV.

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5. Mini Countryman Electric E Exclusive

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Monthly BIK tax at 20%: £15
Monthly BIK at 40%: £30

The days of a Mini being, well, mini are long gone. The all-new three-door model has grown in size and stature, white the roughty-toughty Countryman has now swelled to a full-sized family car offering.

The larger exterior means more space inside for both people and luggage, while the quirky circular infotainment screen adds some fun to the otherwise upmarket vibe. We’ve sampled only the twin-motor SE All4, which offsets its extra 300kg over the ICE version with 309bhp of muscle and 269 miles of range.

Despite the extra mass, the Countryman feels remarkably quick-witted, with direct steering and decent agility. And despite some low-speed stiffness, it soaks up bumps well, adding to an overall air of grown-up refinement. Lower-rate earner will face a yearly tax bill of just £199 for the All4, but we’d be tempted by the £5000 price saving, 287-mile range and £178 BIK bill for the two-wheel-drive E.

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6. Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range Premium RWD

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Monthly BIK tax at 20%: £20
Monthly BIK at 40%: £40

While Ford has been a little slow in jumping on the EV bandwagon, the Mustang Mach-E has largely been worth the wait. The first battery-powered Blue Oval model to be built on a bespoke all-electric platform, the SUV-flavoured Mustang is sprinkled with just enough of the firm’s dynamic magic to keep things interesting, yet it also offers a decent range and welcome dose of family-friendly versatility.

The single-motor rear-wheel-drive model fitted with the largest battery is the best bet for business users, serving up 289bhp and a healthy 372 miles of range, plus it can take on 80% charge in just 45 minutes using a rapid charger. It makes sense when it comes to the bottom line too, with those on a 20% tax rate facing a BIK bill of just £20 a month.

Downsides? Well, the interior’s a bit plasticky and the ride can get a little rambunctious over poor road surfaces, but that's really about it.

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7. Skoda Enyaq iV 85 Edition

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BIK rate: 2%
Monthly BIK tax at 20%: £15
Monthly BIK at 40%: £30

Taking a typically sensible approach to its first EV, Skoda has stuck to what it does best for the Enyaq iV. Based on the same MEB platform as various Volkswagen ID models, such as the Cupra Bornand Audi Q4 E-tronthe Czech machine serves up more space for less cash than the lot of them.

It’s not as agile and entertaining to drive as the Cupra, but the smooth and silent powertrain suits its easy-going nature. Moreover, its cleverly packaged cabin (there’s a cubby or a tray for everything) looks and feels classier than the Audi’s. Quite some achievement.

Entry-level cars get a 60kWh battery, but for not a lot more cash, you can get the recently enlarged 82kWh pack, which pushes the range up to a heart-rate-reducing 348 miles. Your bank manager will be less stressed too, because in well-equipped (matrix LED headlights, heated seats, adaptive cruise and keyless entry) Edition trim, lower-rate earners will have to fork out only £15 a month in tax.

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8. Kia EV6 Air RWD

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BIK rate: 2%
Monthly BIK tax at 20%: £15
Monthly BIK at 40%: £30

Under its swoopy exterior, the EV6 shares the same high-tech E-GMP platform as the Hyundai Ioniq 5. That means you get the same choice of single- and dual-motor layouts, plus the trick 800V architecture that allows extremely rapid charging. (How does 10-80% in 18 minutes grab you?)

However, the slightly pricier Kiaoffers onlythe larger 77kWh battery, which means a claimed range of at least 314 miles. Go for the standard 225bhp two-wheel-drive car and this increases to 328 miles, while a lower-rate earner's monthly tax bill will drop by £2 to £15.

Even the lower-powered EV6 is a brisk performer, plus it handles with greater accuracy and flair than its Hyundai sibling – although the trade-off is a clunkier and chunkier ride. A facelifted version is just around the corner, but the fresh looks will hide largely unchanged underpinnings.

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9. Mercedes-Benz EQE 300 Sport

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Monthly BIK tax at 20%: £23
Monthly BIK at 40%: £46

The big bosses at Mercedes have recently announced that slow sales of its priciest bespoke EVs have forced the brand to, ahem, pull the plug on development of their replacements.

However, that won’t affect buyers until 2028 at least, so company car drivers can still enjoy cars like the EQE for a few years yet. Featuring the same slippery soap-left-in-a-bath looks as the bigger Mercedes EQS, this all-electric saloon mixes a futuristic vibe with the traditional car park kudos of the three-pointed star.

The AMG-fettled 53 is fast and fun to drive, but for fleet managers wanting to keep their tax bills down, the 241bhp EQE 300 will leave higher-rate earners with a £550 annual tax bill and a range of up to 380 miles. Any clients cadging a lift will be equally impressed by the Merc’s classy cabin, especially if it’s equipped with the vast, full-width Hyperscreen digital dashboard.

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10. MG 4 Trophy Extended Range

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BIK rate: 2%
Monthly BIK tax at 20%: £12
Monthly BIK at 40%: £24

Any doubts that MG shouldn’t be taken seriously have been dashed by the MG 4, which combines the Chinese car brand’s traditional value for money with a serious dose of style and driver appeal. The SUV-themed hatchback’s angular looks help it to stand out from the crowd, while the interior makes up in space and kit what it lacks in top-notch premium finish.

The 429bhp MG 4 XPower flagship grabs the headlines and undercuts most of the cars on this list for BIK bills, but the lower-powered offerings serve up a sweeter ride and handling balance and go farther on a charge. For instance, the Trophy Extended Range features a 77kWh battery for a very handy range of 323 milesyet costs lower-rate earners just £146 a year in tax.

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