Driven: Renault Zoe

So finally we have the Zoe, the fourth model in Renault’s four-pillared plan to be the dominant force in electric vehicles. And finally we have EV that you would actually want to own. It's got characterful supermini styling, it's good to drive, it's packed with desirable features, it has decent usable range, the price is affordable - from £13,000 - and it's just about free of compromise. The only downside is the lack of a domestic three-pin charging option, so you can't power it up anywhere other than at a proper charging post. Renault is getting round this by offering a free wall-box to all buyers, but there's no doubt the flexibility of a 240v option would attract more customers. The Zoe also has a sense of fun; the flush rear door handles carry the actual thumbprint of the designer, to tell you where to push to use them. Cards on the table, it’s the best EV by far.